Care of the Critically Ill Child

Catalog description

NUR 814 builds on previous coursework by further strengthening the foundation for advanced clinical management of acutely ill children. This course focuses on applying the care management process to selected high acuity pediatric conditions in the critical care setting. Selected issues related to high acuity pediatric conditions in the critical care setting. Key issues related to high-acuity disorders, including the management of compromised respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular systems, are explored. Students are prepared for triage, assessment and stabilization of deteriorating patients in the critical care environment, with an emphasis on pharmacologic management, basic ventilator management, and other therapeutic interventions. The course emphasizes a deep understanding of human physiology, the pathophysiology of disease states, and the scientific rationale behind management strategies. P: NUR 810 ; CO: NUR 816 .