Topics include: nutritional/ vitamin deficiencies/ toxicities, nutritional support (TPN, PPN, enteral). Detailed work-ups of electrolyte abnormalities (Na, P, Ca, K, Mg), SIADH, shock, dehydration, common medical conversions (temp, fluid, weights..), intubation, vascular access procedures, mechanical ventilation. PA catheter patterns, critical care physiology.
Complete coverage of the work-up and treatment of acid base disorders, hypoxemia, hypercapnea, hypovolemia.....

Includes Procedures such as: Peripheral IV & Venous/Capillary Sampling, U/s Guided, PICC - Umbilical | Venous Cutdown | Arterial Lines | Central Lines | Vascular Anatomy | EJ | IJ | SC | PA Cath | Pulmonary & Cardiac Parameters | PA Cath Patterns | CVP | Catheter Sizes | Complications: Infection & Clots | Catheter Infection | Hypodermoclysis/ Other | Implantable Devices (Ports) | Interosseous Line | Ventilatory Modes | Non-invasive Ventilation | Initial Settings | Monitoring | Respiratory Physiology | Complications of Ventilators | Weaning | Sedation | Intubation | Extubation | Tracheostomy | Non-Invasive | BIPAP ?..

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