Critical Care
AACN Cardiogenic Shock Clinical Simulation in Nursing
2/8/08 AACN
978-0-7817-9430-5
One of two multimedia-type units consisting of a tutorial and a case simulation on critical care nursing related to cardiogenic shock. This program describes the case of a female who presents to the Emergency Department with a three-day history of vague cardiac complaints. She is diagnosed with a non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and is admitted to the ICU. This simulation reviews the nursing assessment and management of cardiogenic shock, care of patients with a pulmonary artery catheter, and nursing management of patients with an intra-aortic balloon pump.
AACN Nursing Care of Cardiogenic Shock Tutorial
2/8/08 AACN
978-0-7817-9476-3
This course describes the pathophysiology, assessments, diagnostic tests, clinical manifestations, and nursing care associated with cardiogenic shock, including the indications for and nursing management of the patient with an the intra-aortic balloon pump. It includes information on the pathophysiology and compensatory mechanisms common to all type of shock; selected causes and pathophysiology of cardiogenic shock; common diagnostic and laboratory tests used to monitor the patient's response to treatment for cardiogenic shock; the nursing care plan for the patient on the intra-aortic balloon pump, including weaning parameters; the goals of therapy for cardiogenic shock; and the determinants of cardiac output and how the major vasoactive drugs affect these determinants.
AACN Hypovolemic Shock Clinical Simulation in Nursing
1/31/08 AACN
978-0-7817-8071-1
This clinical simulation presents a 10-year-old girl, Allison Dutro, who is injured while skateboarding in the park. Allison falls, and experiences blunt abdominal trauma resulting in splenic injury. Participants must select appropriate components of primary and secondary assessment for trauma, evaluate hemodynamic stability, promote patient safety during procedural sedation, and facilitate family coping and education. The setting is the emergency department trauma room and the ICU.
AACN Nursing Care of Hypovolemic Shock Tutorial
1/31/08 AACN
978-0-7817-8072-8
This course reviews the definition, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of hypovolemic shock. The course discusses the causes of hypovolemic shock; the pathophysiology involved with hypovolemic shock; the priorities for nursing assessment of the patient experiencing hypovolemic shock; diagnostic testing for the patient experiencing hypovolemic shock; and important aspects of fluid and blood administration for the patient experiencing hypovolemic shock.
AACN Nursing Care of Septic Shock Tutorial
2/11/08 AACN
978-07817-9432-9
This module reviews the definition, pathophysiology, assessment, and the management of sepsis and sepsis-related syndromes. Because sepsis is a syndrome of multiple etiologies, this module emphasizes the prevention, assessment, and management of organ system dysfunction caused by the hypoperfusion and metabolic derangements of an infection and its subsequent systemic inflammatory response.
AACN Septic Shock Clinical Simulation in Nursing
2/11/08 AACN
978-07817-9431-2 Septic Shock
In this simulation, Daniel Bradley, age 54, is transferred to the intensive care unit for a suspected catheter-related infection. Mr. Bradley sustained a compound right foot fracture 4 weeks ago. The injury developed into osteomyelitis. He was receiving I.V. antibiotics every 4 hours at home via a peripherally inserted central catheter. Yesterday, Mr. Bradley became febrile and was admitted to a medical-surgical floor. Topics include systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock; the pathophysiology of sepsis and its related syndromes; and evidenced-based care of a patient experiencing septic shock.
AACN Neurogenic Shock Clinical Simulation in Nursing
7/28/08 AACN
978-0-7817-8073-5
This case simulation focuses on the care of a 58-year-old patient, Paul Elliot, who sustains a spinal cord injury as the result of an all terrain vehicle (ATV) collision; and subsequently develops neurogenic shock and spinal shock. Patient assessments, laboratory and diagnostic tests, nursing diagnoses and interventions during patient care, with a focus on patient management in the critical care setting are described in this case study.
AACN Nursing Care of Neurogenic Shock Tutorial
7/28/08 AACN
978-0-7817-8075-9
This course provides a tutorial on neurogenic shock, including an overview of neurogenic shock and its pathophysiology. It also provides assessment guidelines for a patient with neurogenic shock, including common signs and symptoms and clinical presentation of patients who develop neurogenic shock. Goals of therapy and nursing and medical management as well as complications that can result from spinal shock after acute neurogenic shock dissipates are also covered.
AACN Decompensated Heart Failure Clinical Simulation in Nursing
04/30/07 AACN
978-1-58255-644-4
In this simulation, the nurse cares for Arlene Newton, a 73 year-old who is experiencing decompensated heart failure. The simulation takes place in a medical clinic. Topics include assessment, nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions, communication strategies to assist the patient and family with reducing the trajectory of illness, nurse competencies and patient characteristics to optimize patient outcomes, discharge planning, and patient/family education.
AACN Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinical Simulation in Nursing
04/30/07 AACN
978-1-58255-640-6
In this simulation, the nurse cares for Frank Dewey, an 18 year-old with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. The simulation takes place in the cardiac care unit. Topics include clinical manifestations of HOCM such as murmur, differentiation between systolic & diastolic murmurs, care plans, complications, and patient and family education.
AACN Nursing Care of Cardiomyopathy Tutorial
04/30/07 AACN
978-1-58255-642-0
This course presents the classification, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic measures, and treatment of cardiomyopathy. Nursing care and patient outcomes vary with its classification, pathology, and medical/surgical management.
AACN Nursing Care of Decompensated Heart Failure Tutorial
04/30/07 AACN
978-1-58255-643-7
This course describes the classifications, pathophysiology, precipitating factors, clinical manifestations, and complications associated with decompensated heart failure. It also addresses evidence-based critical care nursing and intensivist medical care for patients with decompensated heart failure, including diagnostics, patient assessments, monitoring, and treatment modalities.
AACN Head Trauma Clinical Simulation in Nursing
09/01/04 AACN
Deanna Persaud RN, MSN & Tally Bell RNC, MN, ARNP
978-1-58255-600-0
In this simulation, the nurse cares for Kent Burton, a 58 year-old head trauma patient resulting in increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The simulation takes place in the emergency department and the intensive care unit. Topics include closed head injury, neurological assessment, intubation, cerebral perfusion, craniotomy, intracranial pressure, pulmonary assessment, and posturing.
AACN Hyperacute Ischemic Stroke Clinical Simulation in Nursing
09/01/04 AACN
Deanna Persaud RN, MSN & Tally Bell RNC, MN, ARNP
978-1-58255-599-7
In this simulation, the nurse cares for Fred Jones, a 60 year-old who has had an acute stroke. The simulation takes place at the patient's home where the stroke occurs, the emergency department and the neuroimaging department. Topics include identification of elements from past history, Incorporation of NIH Stroke Scales, current therapeutic care, including thrombolytic therapy, for the patient with the diagnosis of acute stroke.
AACN Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Clinical Simulation in Nursing
09/01/04 AACN
Deanna Persaud RN, MSN & Tally Bell RNC, MN, ARNP
978-1-58255-603-1
In this simulation, the nurse cares for Fern Starr, a 35 year-old with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm who develops common complications associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), including increased intracranial pressure (ICP), re-bleed, and hydrocephalus. The simulation takes place in an emergency room, radiology department, ICU, and a rehabilitation unit. Topics include nursing assessment parameters, care planning to promote optimal recovery, and providing support to a patient learning to cope with the long-term complications resulting from her injury.
AACN Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Simulation in Nursing
09/01/04 AACN
Deanna Persaud RN, MSN & Tally Bell RNC, MN, ARNP
978-1-58255-601-7
In this simulation, the nurse cares for Jose Sanchez, a 47year-old who has sustained a new C6 spinal cord injury (SCI) as a result of a motor vehicle crash. The scenario takes place in an emergency room, radiology department, neuro ICU, and a rehabilitation unit. Topics include patient assessment parameters, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of acute SCI.
AACN Hepatic Failure Clinical Simulation in Nursing
09/01/04 LWW
978-1-58255-475-4
In this simulation, the nurse cares for Myrtle Jordan, a 59 year-old with hepatic failure. The simulation takes place in the emergency department and medical intensive care unit. Topics include: nursing assessment, clinical findings associated with hepatic failure, nursing and medical treatment, and end-of-life issues for patient and family members.
AACN Renal Failure Secondary to Acute Myocardial Infarction Clinical Simulation in Nursing
9/01/04 LWW
978-1-58255-471-6
In this simulation, the nurse cares for Kevin Dupree, a 55 year-old with acute renal failure secondary to an acute myocardial infarction. The simulation takes place in the critical care unit. Topics include the categories of renal failure, variations in therapy including hemofiltration and hemodialysis, nursing aspects of administering CVVH, diet intervention, and family education and support.
AACN Nursing Care of Acute Renal Dysfunction Tutorial
09/01/04 LWW
978-1-58255-474-7
This course presents a concise overview of acute renal failure. Lessons describe renal anatomy and physiology, precipitating factors and pathophysiology of acute renal failure, laboratory and diagnostic tests of renal function, and medical and nursing management of acute renal failure.
AACN Pathophysiology of Hepatic Failure Tutorial
09/01/04 LWW
978-1-58255-476-1
This tutorial presents the basic pathophysiology of hepatic failure. Topics include the normal anatomy and physiology of the liver, causes of liver failure including viral and non-viral hepatitis, complications, assessment techniques, and treatment options.
For more information about these courses:
Tel: 800-326-1685
E-mail: practicesales@wolterskluwer.com
