Course Description

This course is designed to describe common infant/pediatric cardiac anomalies and/or congenital heart defect. Focus will be placed on a description of several common cardiac anomalies as well as the signs and symptoms and treatment options of these conditions. A description of palliative and corrective surgical procedures to repair cardiac anomalies/congenital heart defects will be the final focus of this course.

Course Description

This course is designed to give an overview of the infant with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Focus will be placed on the pathophysiology, diagnosis as well as medical/surgical treatment options. Nursing assessment and interventions both pre and post op will also be presented. Family education regarding this syndrome will be the final focus of this course.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide information regarding the care and management of a pediatric patient who has suffered from poisoning. The appropriate use of Ipecac Syrup, Gastric Lavage, Activated Charcoal and Cathartic Therapy will be presented. Focus will be placed on the signs and symptoms, assessment and treatment options for iron and lead poisoning. Treatment options/antidotes for medication overdoses (including Heparin) will also be presented.  Possible complications associated with pediatric poisoning and patient/family poison prevention education will be the final focus of this course.