Toxicology Pearls in Emergency & Critical Care
Michael Gooch, DNP, APRN, CCP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-C
This detailed session will equip you with the knowledge that you need to get through worst-case toxicology scenarios. You will first receive a review of general toxidromes and the principles of toxicology management. This is followed by in-depth explorations of the toxicology findings and overdose management for substances from cocaine to acetaminophen. You will learn to manage patients’ altered mental status and respond to drug-induced hypertension and seizures. The session is guided by challenging, targeted questions that allow you to test your knowledge as you deepen your skill set.
This presentation contains information on the following topics:
- Opioid overdose and administration of naloxone
- Sedative, hypnotic, or sympathomimetic overdose
- Cholinergic and anticholinergic toxicity
- Management of patients with cardiotoxicity
Hot Topics in Shock Trauma
K. Brooke Andersen, MSN, CRNP
Joe Larivey, CRNP
Michelle Willis, ACNP
Unstable patients in shock trauma centers need decisive and immediate care. This CE offering focuses on two forms of treatment that can be used in your own trauma centers: molecular absorbent recirculating system (MARS) therapy for acute liver failure and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) therapy. The topics begin with a detailed discussion of when MARS therapy and REBOA therapy are indicated in a patient so that you can feel confident that your patient will benefit from the treatment.
Upon conclusion of this presentation, you will be able to do the following:
- Recognize acute liver failure
- Describe and appropriate patient selection for MARS therapy
- Comprehend current indications and restrictions for REBOA catheters
- Know how to properly insert a REBOA catheter
Radiology Review: From Beginning Novice to Expert
Timothy Dean Montrief, MD, MPH
Mastery of one of the most critical tools for assisting diagnoses begins with this introduction to radiology review. This comprehensive presentation covers the essential techniques and applications for X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, and PET scans. In addition, this session provides insights into evaluating chest X-rays and understanding the applications of each imaging modality. Through interactive questions and discussion, this session offers a valuable opportunity to deepen clinical knowledge of radiology and its role in diagnostic evaluation.
Some of the topics covered in this presentation include:
- Contrast vs. non-contrast studies
- CT vs. MRI
- MRI vs. MRA
- Chest X-ray interpretation
- Lung anatomy
- Language of fractures
- Common X-ray abnormalities