Vasopressors & Inotropes Made Easy - Sepsis Treatment in ICU
 

GAIN A CLEAR & LASTING UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO USE VASOPRESSORS EFFECTIVELY 

Having trouble keeping all the vasopressors & inotropes straight? 

Looking for an easy-to-follow method for determining which vasopressor to use (and in what order)?

In Vasopressors Explained Clearly, renowned instructor Dr. Roger Seheult illustrates a concise way to understand vasopressors & inotropes, and how to systematically manage patients with hypotension & septic shock.


WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Clinicians  in emergency medicine, critical care, and ICU settings. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, & nurses who seek to better understand the use of vasopressors & inotropes.


WHO IS THE INSTRUCTOR?

Dr. Seheult is trusted by Universities, students, and medical professionals, for his ability to illustrate key concepts so they are understood, not memorized...

... and clear understanding leads to competence and avoiding those dreaded feelings of information overload!

It has never been easier to understand vasopressors, inotropes, & septic shock management.  Watch this video series now to master this crucial emergency medicine & ICU skill.


WHAT YOU'll RECEIVE FROM THIS COURSE:

  • Key physiology of endogenous vs. exogenous vasopressors 
  • Illustrations of the receptors involved in mediating blood pressure
  • A thorough comparison of each vasopressor + key differences
  • A systematic approach to managing hypotension and septic shock.
  • Central line vs. alternative options for administration.
  • A clinical perspective of tips, nuances, & practice scenarios.
  • Quiz questions to reinforce core concepts and help you study
  • 1.75 CME (Category 1), MOC Points, CE Credits Included
  • 1 year of full unlimited access on up to 3 devices.


Course Contents:
  • Vasopressor physiology and pathway (free trial) free trial
  • Vasopressors Handout (Download prior to video 2)
  • Comparing each vasopressor & impact on receptors (free trial) free trial
  • Quiz 1
  • Managing septic shock with vasopressors
  • Quiz 2
  • Central line, other access options, complications & extravasation
  • Quiz 3
  • Clinical advice for using vasopressors
  • Quiz 4
  • Clinical scenarios & practice cases
Post-Course Quiz (Required for CME/CE Credits)
  • Instructions
  • Post-Course Quiz
Optional: Receiving CE Credits for This Course
  • Congratulations! Your CE Certificate
Bonus Content
  • The Vasopressor Trap - What It Is and How to Get Out of It


Course Overview

Vasopressors & Inotropes Explained Clearly is a course designed to clarify, review, and augment the training and understanding of critical care clinicians in the use of vasopressors and inotropes.  The modules included in this course take a departure from the traditional slide presentation style lecture. Instead, the course is comprised of a series of video lectures aided by real-time instructor-led chalkboard visuals. This method of learning allows for the subject matter to be broken down to the basics and is designed to increase learning and retention. 

 

Vasopressors and Inotropes are an extremely important treatment for conditions such as hypotension and septic shock; however, many clinicians lack training, understanding, and skill in the use of this potentially life-saving treatment. This course focuses on clarifying which patients may need vasopressors, how each vasopressor interacts with important receptors in the body, and key treatment principles.  This activity will promote improved patient outcomes, specifically for patients with hypotension and septic shock. This CME course will utilize a combination of videos, quizzes, and systematic discussion of clinical scenarios and practice cases to effectively deliver the course content. 



Course Objectives:

As a result of this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Understand what vasopressor to start for critical conditions such as septic shock and hypotension. 
  • Understand what receptors are activated with each vasopressor.  
  • Understand the indications for placing a central line, potential complications of central line placement, and situations when placing a peripheral line should be considered.  


Post-Test and Evaluation:

After completing the CME activity, you must successfully complete a post-test and fill out a program evaluation form. You will then be able to view and print your CME certificate.


Faculty

Roger D. Seheult, MD
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Beaver Medical Group, Redlands, CA
Associate Clinical Professor
UC Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Loma Linda, CA


Accreditation

ACCME AccreditedAMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Continuing Education Company, Inc. and MedCram, LLC. Continuing Education Company, Inc. (CEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Continuing Education Company, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

To receive CME credit and/or MOC points, you MUST complete the activity and the evaluation form. For ABIM MOC points, your information will be shared with the ABIM through the ACCME Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS). Please allow 6-8 weeks for your MOC points to appear on your ABIM records.

AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 1.75 hours of Category I credit for completing this activity.

AANPCB: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Release Date: 6/21/2019 

Reviewed Date: 6/17/2022


Expiration Date: 6/21/2024 (Date after which this enduring material is no longer certified for credit.)
     Medium: Enduring Material, Video/Audio


Faculty/Planning Committee Disclosures

Review Committee:

The following individuals have indicated that he/she (nor spouse/partner) have no relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest that may impact upon this CME activity:

  • Beth Townsend, HMCC – Reviewer (Continuing Education Company)
  • Roger Seheult, MD- Faculty
  • Kyle Allred, PA-C – Planner & Content Developer (MedCram)


Faculty Disclosures:

Roger Seheult, MD (Faculty) discloses that he is a consultant for Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Unlabeled Use Declaration:

During their presentation, faculty may discuss unlabeled or investigational use which is not approved for a commercial product. Faculty members are required to disclose this information to the audience when referring to an unlabeled or investigational use.

Statement of Disclosure and Independence:

It is the policy of Continuing Education Company (CEC) to ensure all of its accredited educational activities are designed, implemented, and evaluated in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Criteria and Policies. In accordance with ACCME requirements, CEC has Conflict of Interest (COI) and Disclosure Policies that are designed to ensure that accredited educational activities are fair, balanced, independent, evidence-based, and based on scientific rigor.

All individuals who are in position to influence and/or control content of a CEC accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity must disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationships which they or their spouse/partner have with (a) with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation and (b) with any commercial supporters of the activity. (Relevant financial interest or other relationship includes such things as grants or research support, employee, consultant, major stockholder, member of speakers’ bureau, etc.) The intent of this disclosure is to provide activity participants with information to determine whether the speaker’s interests or relationships may influence the presentation with regard to exposition or conclusions. All potential conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved, and are listed above.

The opinions, ideas, recommendations, and perspectives expressed in the syllabus and accompanying presentations at this activity are those of the program authors and presenting faculty only and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, ideas, recommendations or perspectives of their affiliated institutions, Continuing Education Company, advisory boards or consultants.


Computer Requirements

Flash Player 10 or later, and one of the following browsers:

  • Windows: Internet Explorer 6 and later, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Firefox 1.x and later, Google Chrome (latest version), Opera 9.5 and later
  • Mac: Safari 3 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Linux: Firefox 1.x and later

HTML5 via one of the following browsers:

  • Windows: Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Mac: Safari 6.0.5 or later, Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 6 or later


Roger Seheult M.D. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP16824.  This course is approved for 1.75 CE contact hours.

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  • 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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