Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) by Park Nicollet Health Services
In-Person EventFeb 22 - 23, 2018Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
OVERVIEW
Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) is organized by Park Nicollet Health Services and will be held during Feb 22 - 23, 2018 at Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Paul Downtown, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is primary care physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Nurses and other members of the care team may also find it beneficial. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Course Description:
This program will introduce principles important in the initial care of critically ill or injured pediatric patients to physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers who are not skilled in pediatric critical care but who must care for such a patient in anticipation of the arrival of a pediatric intensivist or pending transfer of the patient to a more suitable facility. It provides exposure in both didactic and hands-on clinical skills.
Course Objectives:
Following this learning activity, participants will be able to:
• Prioritize assessment needs for the critically ill or injured infant and child
• Select appropriate diagnostic tests
• Identify and respond to significant changes in the unstable pediatric patient
• Recognize and initiate management of acute life-threatening conditions
• Determine the need for expert consultation and/or patient transfer and prepare the practitioners for optimally accomplishing transfer
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.