APP Orientation Course Bundle #1 - Critical Care Foundation & NCC Skills: Cerebral Hemodynamics & Herniation Syndromes
SUGGESTED COMPETENCIES:
To show competency in this topic area, learners should be able to demonstrate the following to their hospital preceptor or program director:
- Interpret measurements of cerebral perfusion, intracranial pressure, and brain oxygen monitoring
- Recognize both clinical and hemodynamic changes seen in two patients at risk for herniation
- Illustrate appropriate treatment algorithm utilized for cerebral herniation
INCLUDED TOPICS:
- ENLS Intracranial Hypertension and Herniation: Protocol
- ENLS Intracranial Hypertension and Herniation: Manuscript
- Pocket Guide to Neurocritical Care – Chapter 6: Elevated ICP & Hydrocephalus
- Presentation: Neuro-oncology in the Neuro ICU: Background, Epidemiology and Grading
OPTIONAL RESOURCES:
- PONS Presentation: Osmotic Therapy for Elevated Intracranial Pressure
- NCS Guideline: Guidelines for the Acute Treatment of Cerebral Edema in Neurocritical Care Patients
Key:
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ENLS - Intracranial Hypertension and Herniation: PROTOCOL
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
ENLS - Intracranial Hypertension and Herniation: MANUSCRIPT
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Neuro-oncology in the Neuro ICU: Background, Epidemiology and Grading
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Learning Outcomes:
Classify the various central nervous system malignancies along with basic epidemiology and pathophysiology
Describe the correct neurodiagnostic work up and expected findings in patients with neurologic malignancies
Summarize the appropriate pharmacology of patients with neurologic malignancies and select system complications
Pocket Guide to Neurocritical Care – Chapter 6: Elevated ICP & Hydrocephalus
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
