Understand and know the fundamentals of the use of ultrasound for nurses, the different types of venous access, the recent updates of BLS, BLS-D, ACLS, not invasive ventilation, extracorporeal assistance and postoperative pain management.
Teaching Methods
• Frontal lessons • Open discussion on the topic covered
Assessment Methods
Multiple choice quiz.
Texts
- Articles published in peer reviewed journals - International guidelines.
Contents
Use of ultrasound for nurses (peripheral venous access, assistance in the positioning of central venous accesses, verification of the urinary globe and the correct positioning of the bladder catheter, verification of the correct positioning of the SNG, assistance to the IOT). Venous accesses: types of accesses (CVP, CKC,PICC,Midline), types of devices, indications, use and complications, management and medication • Refresh of BLS,BLS-D, ACLS • Not-invasive ventilation: indications, types of devices, patient management • Out-of-body assistance: types (ECMO VV,VA,VAV,ECCO 2R, IABP dialysis), indications, patient monitoring and management • Management of postoperative pain: definition, types of devices and indication/management, analgesic drugs (indications, controindications, side effects.)
