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MDC 211 - Essentials of Pediatric Critical Care
| Code | Start Date | Duration | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDC 211 | 07 October 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| MDC 211 | 04 November 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| MDC 211 | 30 December 2024 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
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Course Description
Those who represent the first line of care know that the first hours of treatment to a critically ill child have a significant impact on the outcome. This course focuses on the assessment and management of the critically ill child. Participants will learn the underpinning theory and management and practicing clinical skills which will help manage and improve outcomes for their patients. It gives them the opportunity to reflect on their current practice and apply in depth knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and therapeutic care and management of the critically ill child and family.
Course Objectives
- Reviewing critical physiology of each core body system
- Evaluating assessment data, and implement a plan of care using evidence-based strategies specific to the acutely and critically ill child
- Demonstrating knowledge of common conditions experienced by acutely and critically ill pediatric patients
- Assessing the effectiveness of the plan of care for the acutely and critically ill pediatric patient
- Discussing etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic findings and specific patient management of commonly seen critical care conditions
Who Should Attend?
- Critical Care Nurses
- Paediatric Residents
- Healthcare Providers
Course Details/Schedule
Day 1
- Pathophysiology of the critically ill child
- Childhood conditions requiring critical care
- Therapeutic management and care
- Nutrition in the critically ill child
- Multidisciplinary management of the critically ill child
Day 2
- Acute respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation
- Cardiovascular evaluation and pediatric shock
- Fluids, electrolytes, and metabolic disorders
- Pediatric neurologic emergencies
- Postoperative management
Day 3
- Sedation, analgesia, and neuromuscular blockade
- Acute infections
- Abusive trauma in children
- Acute kidney injury
- Acute upper and lower airway disease
- Airway management
Day 4
- Critical care management of the child with congenital heart disease
- Management of the poisoned child and adolescent
- Oncologic and hematologic emergencies
- Noninvasive and invasive mechanical ventilation
- Pediatric burn injury
Day 5
- Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pediatric emergency preparedness
- Transport of the critically ill child
- Trauma injuries in children
- Supports and communicates with families
