Shock Bootcamp for Progressive Care Nurses

Shock and cardiopulmonary insufficiency appear commonly in the ICU, but can be difficult to detect in the progressive care unit. Intended for clinicians in a high-acuity PCU setting, this session explores the physiologic signs, concepts and diagnostics used to rapidly identify a decompensating patient and best practices for resuscitation. All types of shock are discussed, including a review of hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation of diagnostics, and review cardiopulmonary support strategies.

Objectives

• Identify clinical signs and hemodynamic monitoring changes indicative of an acutely decompensating PCU patient experiencing shock.

• Evaluate medical and nursing interventions used to manage PCU patients in various stages and states of shock and resuscitation.