UNDERSTAND DNR CODE STATUS & PALLIATIVE CARE IN THE ICU SETTING
What does full code actually involve, and how do you help patients and families weigh it against comfort-focused care?
Dr. Roger Seheult explains code status with a simple pillar analogy, walks through a terminal extubation, and looks at what the evidence says about CPR outcomes.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, technicians, and students who want to better understand code status and palliative care in the ICU.
WHO IS THE INSTRUCTOR?
Dr. Roger Seheult, MD, is quadruple board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is trusted by universities, clinicians, and medical learners worldwide for his ability to illustrate complex topics so they are understood, not memorized.
Clear understanding leads to confident clinical decisions and reduces information overload.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE IN THIS COURSE:
- The key parts of full code status: CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), shocks, intubation, and 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 and palliative care in the ICU
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Course Content
- DNR: Definitions, Pillar Analogy Introduction
- DNR: The Process of a Terminal Extubation
- CPR: Does it Really Keep You "Stayin' Alive"?
Featured reviews
Diana Hammack, NP
Excellent. Clear and succinct discussion of DNR and patient choices. I like that you may turn around and use this verbatim helping families and patients make informed decisions.
Andras Gal
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).
Mark Dewey
As an inpatient Palliative Care provider, I appreciate your wisdom is exploring such a difficult topic to discuss with patients and their loved ones!
Michelle Eva Morholt
Excellent and thorough. Thank you for emphasis on cultural considerations, patient values, and encouraging Learners to explore ways to provide patients and loved ones specifics regarding the interventions and the side effects. I usually approach the conversation from a perceived values perspective but I will be incorporating the "4 pillars" concept next time. Thank you!
Kamala Rajoo, RN
Excellent. I work in ICU, this helps give me clear understanding. Thank you.
Alex Castaneda
Excellent course! Very well thought out and explained! Highly recommend it to new palliative care staff as a way of understanding and broaching the subject. Thank you!
Eric Guy
Wow, All I got to say if I'm dying in the ICU, I want Dr. Seheult to do the coordination of my care and discussion with my family! This has to be one of the best discussions I have seen. Thank you very much. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
Linda Wangui
Very informative and practical especially in terms of the analogy which can be used to simplify explaining this difficult process to patients and families.
Esther Mayorga
Concise and clear cut to the point. Reinforced the importance of the healthcare provider's duty to present this information to the patient as well as family so they can make an informed decision about end of life care.
Valerie Chang
This is a very important topic. Thank you for explaining how to approach it in such a humane way.
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STEPHANIE MARIN
Great course.
MALGORZATA LOSOS
5
SUZANA KITONGE
Very informative and explains clearly.
ALICIA WILSON
Very informative
SCOTT SHARP, NP
it was a good review
- 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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