UNDERSTAND DNR CODE STATUS & PALLIATIVE CARE IN THE ICU SETTING
What you'll receive from this course:
- The key aspects of full code status (CPR, ACLS, shock, intubation, vasopressors)
- Potential complications of full code procedures vs palliative care
- DNR/DNI (Do not resuscitate / Do not intubate)
- Tips for presenting advance directive options to patients and family members
- Terminal weaning & palliative care in the ICU
Who is this course for?
Students and medical professionals in a variety of medical fields. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, & technicians who seek to better understand DNR status and palliative care in the ICU
Course Content
- DNR: Definitions, Pillar Analogy Introduction
- DNR: The Process of a Terminal Extubation
- CPR: Does it Really Keep You "Stayin' Alive"?
MICHAEL RUSH, RN
Very good explanation. I will be using the roof example.
ANDRAS GAL, MD
Very clear standpoint and explanation. Helped me to approach this problem, so far I had been really uncomfortable discussing these matters with patients and family (I do orthopaedics, but elderly hip fracture patients often deteriorate).
JULIE BROYLES, MD
STELLA KWONG, MD
Very clear
HAPPY ESKANDER, MD
HOLLY TAYLOR
Clearly put and well worded, thanks !
RAYMOND CHAN
COLLEEN MCDONOUGH
Very clear and= understandable.
KRISTY BRANDABUR
Excellent information is an easy to explain way. I am an End of Life Doula and this makes it so much easier to explain to clients. Thank you.
FEROZAN KARIMI , MD
excellent
- Quadruple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
- Over 20 years teaching experience as both an exam preparation instructor and an assistant professor of medicine.
- Experience as a medical director for both a Southern California Physician Assistant Program and a Respiratory Therapy Program.
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