Critical Care and Pulmonary Knowledge Log: (P=Patient,
R=Reading, L=Lectures)
Learning Methods:
Patients: It is advisable that the resident keep a
log of the patients seen in order to direct his/her reading and future patient
experience. Lectures and reading will
facilitate learning.
References:
Up to Date
The ICU Book
by Paul Marino Ý
- Evaluation and management of:
-
ARDS
-
Shock
-
Sepsis
syndrome
-
Hypoxia/hypercapnea
-
Hemoptysis
-
Pulmonary
embolus
-
Pneumothorax
-
AsthmaPharmacology
- Evaluation and management of the following cardiac conditions
-
Acute
Myocardial Infarction
-
Cardiopulmonary
arrest:
-
Cardiogenic
shock
-
Hypertensive
Crisis
-
Pulmonary
edema
-
Dysrhythmias
-
Aortic
Dissection
- Evaluation and management of the following neurological
disorders:
-
Coma
-
Delirium
-
Seizures
-
Neuoleptic
malignant syndrome
- Evaluation and management of:
-
Fluid
and electrolyte disorders
-
Acid-base
disorders
-
Nutrition
status
- Acquire competence in the performance of:
-
Intubation
-
Central
line placement
-
Thoracentisis
-
Arterial
line placement
- Develop competence in the skills of end of life
care
-
Delivering
bad news
-
Pain
management
-
Ethics
of withdrawing support
-
Brain
death