Dimensions of Trauma in Critical Care

Nursing Conference

Speaker

Kristi Hudson RN BSN CCRN has been a Critical Care Nurse since 1990. For the past 10 years she has worked at UCI Medical Center, which is Orange County's only Level 1 Trauma Center. Kristi has extensive experience in caring for the Critical Trauma Patient and has held both Clinical and Supervisory positions in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. She is currently the Nurse Manager for the Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Kristi has her Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing and has her Certification in Critical Care (CCRN). Kristi finds the Critical Trauma Patient very challenging, and is excited to be presenting information on the latest trends in the care and management of this complex high acuity patient population.

Course Description

This course is designed to give an overall view of the care and management of the Critical Trauma Patient. Focus will be placed on Mechanism of Injury and appropriate nursing assessment. Neurotrauma including: ICP/CPP, Brain Tissue Oxygenation as well as Sub-Arachnoid hemorrhage and vasospasm will also be presented. Additional focus will be placed on Airway Management, including End Tidal CO2 Monitoring and treatment for ARDS. Fluid Resuscitation and the Acid-Base Imbalances that often result will also be discussed. Nursing interventions for the treatment of Sepsis and new trends in Insulin therapy will be presented. Finally this course will discuss end of life issues such as determination of brain death, donor criteria and care of the brain dead patient through the organ donation process.

Agenda

7:30 - 8:00  Registration

                Continental Breakfast Provided

8:00 - 9:00

                Nursing Assessment based on Mechanism of Injury

9:00 - 10:00

                Neurotrauma, SAH/Vasospasm, ICP/CPP and Brain Tissue

                Oxygenation

10:00 - 10:15  Break

10:15 - 11:15

                Airway Management/ARDS and End Tidal Co2 Monitoring

11:15  - 11:45

                Pyramid (Fun and Games)

11:45 - 12:45 pm – Lunch Provided

12:45 - 1:45

                Fluid Resuscitation and Acid-Base Imbalances

1:45 - 2:30

                Treatment of Sepsis/Insulin Therapy for Trauma Patients

2:30 - 2:45 – Break

2:45 - 3:15

                Determination of Brain Death, Organ Donor Criteria, and

                Pathophysiologic changes seen in the Brain Dead Patient

3:15 - 3:45

                Pyramid (More Fun and Games)

3:45                 Adjourned

Accreditation

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13962, for 7.5 Contact Hrs.

Registration

Tuition is $125.00 per person (for groups of 1-3)

Tuition is $115.00 per person (for groups of 4-7)

Tuition is $105.00 per person (for groups of 8 or more)

Tuition includes, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, CE Certificate and Program Booklet. Registration is open until class is full. Registration at the door is accepted.

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations made less then 14 days prior to class will require a $25.00 processing fee. After class start date, no refunds or credits will be given. No refunds will be given for "No Shows". In the unlikely event that course cancellation is required by this company, only tuition fees will be reimbursed.

Seminar Check List

~Pack layers, as meeting room temperatures may vary.

~Bring business cards, make new connections.

~Come prepared with challenging questions.

~Set goals for your seminar experience.

~Elevate the practice of nursing, complete an honest evaluation with comments.

~Look forward to networking.

~Nurse recruiters & vendors, consider reserving a display table.

~Encourage fellow nurses to come as well.

Register for seminars online 24/7! Gather a group of nurses at work and take advantage of the advertized group discounts online as well.

Registration Fee's

• $125.00 per person (groups 1-3)
• $115.00 per person (groups 4-7)
• $105.00 per person (groups 8 or more)

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