Complimentary Coffee and Bagels

Patient Assessment

Keith D Lamb RRT-ACCS, Des Moines IA

This presentation will discuss components of neurologic, basic cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and musculoskeletal assessments as well as reinforce the recognition of respiratory failure in the critically ill patient. The presenter will review normal and abnormal findings of these assessments in the context of the critically ill patient.

Diagnostics: Labs

J Brady Scott MS RRT-ACCS, Chicago IL

This presentation will discuss normal and abnormal values in relation to blood chemistries, cultures, cardiac markers, fluid analysis, and blood gases. In addition, the presenter will facilitate the relation of the findings of these diagnostic laboratory studies to the condition of the critically ill patient.

Break

Non-Invasive Ventilation

Thomas R Lamphere BS RRT-ACCS RPFT FAARC, Sellersville PA

The first part of the mechanical ventilation series will begin with an exploration of the indications, contraindications, hazards, side effects, and beneficial effects of non-invasive ventilation.

Pharmacology

J Brady Scott MS RRT-ACCS

This presentation will review the common medications (pulmonary and non-pulmonary) used in the treatment of critically ill patients. In addition, the presenter will provide information on the effects/side effects and the role of the respiratory therapist in the administration of these medications.

Complimentary Lunch

Airway Management

Keith D Lamb RRT-ACCS

This presentation will identify common airway clearance issues as well as the indications and contraindications for the use of various specialty gases in the treatment of the critically ill patient. The presenter will also discuss the use and hazards of various artificial airways.

Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Thomas R Lamphere BS RRT-ACCS RPFT FAARC

The second part of the mechanical ventilation series will compare and contrast basic mechanical ventilator modes and waveform analysis.

Break

Mechanical Ventilation Advanced Modes and Ventilatory Adjuncts

Thomas R Lamphere BS RRT-ACCS RPFT FAARC

The third part of the mechanical ventilation series will provide an update on advanced ventilator modes, indications for use, and manipulating settings for specific patient conditions.

Putting It All Together: Case Studies

Keith D Lamb RRT-ACCS

J Brady Scott MS RRT-ACCS

This presentation will combine a comprehensive review of all materials and specific case scenarios. The audience will be an integral part of the decision-making scenarios as key information is reinforced.

Course Evaluations and Wrap Up