Surviving Sepsis: When Every Second Counts

$149.00

This course focuses on care of the patient with Sepsis and Septic Shock. The Surviving Sepsis guidelines including challenges in Sepsis identification early warning systems, labs and initial treatment are discussed. In addition, we will review fluid choice, using non-invasive and arterial line technologies to identify fluid/preload responsiveness, stroke volume optimization, vasopressors, critical care management and PEARLS for therapy.

Joining us throughout the journey of this course is Katy. Katy survived Septic Shock and multiple complications including limb amputations. She shares her heartfelt story and perspective of surviving this complicated disease.

Course Details

Course Format: eLearning/Self-directed course
Contact Hours: 6.5
Course Length: 380

What's Included

1 year unlimited 24/7 access to the online course
6.5 contact hours
Downloadable PDF Study Guide
Printable CE Certificate

Accreditation

Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc. is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #16363. This program is approved for 6.5 contact hours

Learning Objectives

Identify signs of Sepsis and organ dysfunction
Discuss the 1-hour, 3-hour and 6-hour bundles from the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines & CMS measure
Describe the differences between crystalloid fluid resuscitation options
Discuss early evidence-based Sepsis therapy including measures of fluid responsiveness and stroke volume optimization
Describe the integration of non-invasive & arterial line hemodynamic monitoring into clinical practice
Analyze lactate & procalcitonin results for use to drive decision making
Provide a basic overview of antibiotics and the use of antibiotograms
Discuss the use of vasoactive medications and options available

Additional Information

Course Refund Policy

Once the purchase for the course is made and accessed online, there are no refunds available.

Course Expiration Time Zone

Access to the course expires 1 year after purchase, regardless of when the course is accessed. Please note, courses are set to expire at 00:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on the expiry date.

For example, students in Pacific Standard Time (UTC 8 hrs ahead), will find their class expires at 4:00 PM PST. Due to the major time difference, we have set all courses to expire on day 366 so you receive a full year of access plus a few bonus hours.

Extension Policy

All courses will be limited to a maximum of one extension. The one-time extension is valid for 6 months @ 40% of the full cost of the course. Extension requests must be received via email at [email protected].

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Module 1: Surviving Sepsis

Lesson 1: Introduction - 8:14 mins

Module 2: Sepsis: The Big Picture

Lesson 1: A Global Issue - 26:25 mins
Lesson 2: The Physiologic Effects of Sepsis - 29:56 mins
Lesson 3: Sepsis Identification - 27:29 mins

Module 3: The Sepsis Bundle

Lesson 1: The First 6 Hours - 10:41 mins
Lesson 2: CBC + Lactate - 23:02 mins
Lesson 3: How to Use Procalcitonin - 6:52 mins
Lesson 4: An Antibiotic Overview Part 1 - 17:24 mins
Lesson 5: An Antibiotic Overview Part 2 - 19:04 mins

Module 4: Beyond the Sepsis Bundle

Lesson 1: Fluid Administration - 27:26 mins
Lesson 2: The Passive Leg Raise (PLR) Test - 8:59 mins
Lesson 3: Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring - 18:03 mins
Lesson 4: Case Study #1 - 14:59 mins
Lesson 5: Arterial Line Technology - 24:16 mins

Module 5: Septic Shock & Complications

Lesson 1: Vasopressors - 30:56 mins
Lesson 2: Complications of Sepsis: ARDS - 29:18 mins
Lesson 3: Complications of Sepsis: AKI - 29:48 mins
Lesson 4: Complications of Sepsis: Delirium - 22:54 mins

Module 6: Wrap-Up

Lesson 1: Sepsis Resources - 3:00 mins

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