Surgical Critical Care

Cardiovascular

  1. Hemodynamic Physiology
  2. Shock
  3. Vasopressor Pharmacology
  4. Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
  5. Hemodynamic Monitoring
  6. Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)
  7. Targeted Temperature Management

Arrhythmia

  1. Tachyarrhythmia
  2. Bradyarrhythmia
  3. Cardiac Arrest
  4. Antiarrhythmic Pharmacology
  5. Temporary Cardiac Pacing

Pulmonary

  1. Oxygen Delivery & Monitoring
  2. Atelectasis
  3. Pulmonary Aspiration
  4. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  5. Pulmonary Hygiene (Pulmonary Toilet)
  6. Supplemental Oxygenation
  7. Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

Mechanical Ventilation

  1. Mechanical Ventilation – Settings
  2. Mechanical Ventilation – Modes
  3. Mechanical Ventilation – Ventilator Management
  4. Mechanical Ventilation – Airway Pressures
  5. Mechanical Ventilation – Patient-Ventilator Dyssynchrony
  6. Mechanical Ventilation – Complications
  7. Mechanical Ventilation – Ventilator Liberation

Tracheostomy

  1. Tracheostomy
  2. Tracheostomy – Care & Weaning
  3. Tracheostomy – Complications

Neuro

  1. Delirium
  2. Brain Death

Acid-Base Disorders

  1. Acid-Base Disorders – Basic Evaluation
  2. Acid-Base Disorders – Physiologic Changes
  3. Respiratory Acid-Base Disorders
  4. Metabolic Acidosis
  5. Metabolic Alkalosis

Miscellaneous

  1. Renal Disease
  2. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  3. Stress-Induced Hyperglycemia
  4. Rhabdomyolysis
  5. Accidental Hypothermia
  6. SIRS & Sepsis
  7. Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
  8. General ICU Concerns