CONFIDENTLY DIAGNOSE AND MANAGE PATIENTS WITH VAP
Join Dr. Seheult as he illustrates the key concepts of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and ventilator-associated pneumonia treatment guidelines. Learn the difference between diagnosing VAP using clinical vs bacteriological guidelines.
WHAT YOU'll RECEIVE FROM THIS COURSE:
- A systematic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of VAP
- Crucial VAP management skills such as breathing trials and antibiotic selection
- Reinforcement of key VAP physiology concepts
- A clinical perspective of ventilator-associated pneumonia nuances and rare findings
- Quiz questions to reinforce core concepts and help you study
- 1 year of unlimited access on up to 3 devices
Course Contents
- Definition, Epidemiology & Pathophysiology free trial
- Quiz 1 free trial
- Risk Factors, General Prophylaxis, Intubation, and Mechanical Ventilation
- Quiz 2
- "CASS," Balloon Inflation, Awakening and Breathing Trials
- Quiz 3
- Aspiration, Body Position, Feeding, Antibiotics
- Quiz 4
- Oral Chlorhexidine, Transfusions, GI Prophylaxis, BUNDLES, Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract
- Quiz 5
- 2016 Guidelines Update
- Quiz 6
CHIKE NWEBEH
ERIC GUY
loved the review. I learned a lot
SANDRA GUTIERREZ
Great course
SUMMIYAH NASIR
PATTI MCCARTHY
always great
AMIT KUMAR CHOUDHARY
ALFRED BERLANGA
Excellent
ANNA SPANOLIOS
excellent review. thanks for the 2016 guidelines update
REBECCA MIXON
Excellent presentation of information with good explanations/supportive data
MERCY MOORE
- 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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