Cardiac Medication Essentials -2016 Critical Care Nursing Conference – Dr. Paul Langlois
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Overview
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Author: Dr. Paul Langlois
- Faculty:
- Dr. Paul Langlois
- Duration:
- 6 Hours 55 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Apr 12, 2016
Description
Watch Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, PHD, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, for an insightful and practical day focused on the common types of cardiac disorders that professionals like you see in your practice, and the medications currently used to treat them. Paul will provide you with cutting-edge information regarding the selection of particular cardiac medications, the desired outcomes, potential side effects and drug interactions. Don’t miss this opportunity to keep pace with the ever-changing field of cardiac care and, through the information gained in this seminar, reduce the risk of potential adverse consequences for your patients!
- Antiarrhythmic Agents
- Anticoagulants
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Dyslipidemia
- CHF
- Stroke
- Antihypertensive Therapy
- Dangerous Interactions
Handouts
| Cardiac Medication Essentials (9.16 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Cardiac Hemodynamics: Beyond Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Preload
- Afterload
- Contractility
- Normal and abnormal electrocardiographic tracings
Antiarrhythmic Agents: Avoid the 3 Most Common Mistakes
- Class I agents (sodium channel blockers)
- Class II agents (beta-blockers)
- Class III agents (potassium channel blockers)
- Class IV agents (calcium channel blockers)
- AHA/ACC Anticoagulant Administration Guidelines
- Nitrates
- Aspirin
- Morphine sulfate
- Beta blockers
- Fibrinolytic agents
- Antiplatelet agents
- Anticoagulants
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB)
Stroke Patients: Avoid 4 Common Medication Errors
- Ischemic
- Hypertension: Labetalol, Nitropaste, Nicardipine
- Hypotension: Crystalloid, Dopamine
- Thrombolytic agents
- Antiepileptic medications
- Dabigatran
- Hemorrhagic
- Correct coagulation abnormalities
- Glucose management
- Blood pressure control
- Antiepileptic medications
Metabolic Syndrome and Dyslipidemia Patients: Medications that Should NOT Be Administered Together
- NCEP ATPIII guidelines
- Lipid modifying medications
- Statins
- Fibrates
- Resins
- Niacin
- Blood glucose control
- Insulin
- Oral agents
Congestive Heart Failure: Medications to Start and Avoid Based Upon Patient Presentation Digoxin
- Nesiritide
- Diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
- ARB
- Aldosterone antagonists
- Beta-blockers
WARNING: What the Antihypertensive Therapy Guidelines Do Not Specify
- Diuretics
- Loop
- Thiazide
- Potassium-sparing
- ACE inhibitors
- ARB
- Beta-blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- Alpha blocking agents
- Vasodilators
- Lifestyle modifications
Faculty
Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, Ph.D., CCRN, CCNS, CNRN Related seminars and products: 21
Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, Ph.D., CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, is a critical care clinical specialist in the Surgical, Medical, Neurologic, Burn, CCU and Trauma ICUs of Cook County Hospital, Chicago. Drawing on over 30 years of experience assessing and managing patients with life-threatening diseases, Dr. Langlois provides advanced-level training to nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians. Dr. Langlois received his Doctor of Nursing degree from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Langlois is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients through advanced education. His presentations are evidence-based, timely and provide participants with case studies to facilitate critical thinking. As a bedside clinical nurse specialist, he has developed several institution-wide protocols for the multidisciplinary assessment and management of the cardiac, neurologic, septic, and multi-system organ failure patient.
His presentations are enthusiastically delivered and offer practical tips that help make the most challenging concepts easy to understand. Linking knowledge to clinical practice is the goal of every educational program.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Paul Langlois has an employment relationship with Cook County Hospital. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Paul Langlois has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Curriculum
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Requirements
- Medical Background: Basic understanding of critical care nursing or cardiac health is recommended.
- Digital Access: A stable internet connection and a device to access the course materials.
- English Proficiency: The course is conducted in English, so intermediate-level proficiency is necessary.
Features
- Comprehensive Content: Detailed discussions on cardiac medications tailored for critical care settings.
- Expert Instruction: Insights and expertise from Dr. Paul Langlois, a renowned critical care specialist.
- On-Demand Access: Learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to course materials.
- Cost-Effective Learning: Save up to 80% compared to the original SalePage price.
- Practical Insights: Real-world case studies and applications to enhance understanding.
Target audiences
- Critical care nurses seeking to enhance their knowledge of cardiac medications.
- Healthcare professionals looking to specialize in cardiac care management.
- Nursing students interested in understanding the essentials of cardiac pharmacology.
- Practitioners aiming to stay updated with the latest critical care techniques and medication protocols.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 6 Hours 55 Minutes
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes