Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) 2023

Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) 2023 is organized by USF Health’s Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) and will be held from Sep 23 - 24, 2023 at USF Health, CAMLS, Tampa, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
Early identification of the patient at risk for life threatening illness makes it easier to manage them appropriately and prevent further deterioration. Many clinical problems, if recognized early, can be managed with simple measures such as supplemental oxygen, respiratory therapy intervention, intravenous fluids or effective analgesia. Early identification of patients in trouble allows clinicians time to identify the main physiological problem, determine its underlying cause and begin treatment. The longer the interval between the onset of an acute illness and the appropriate intervention, the more likely it is that the patient’s condition will deteriorate, even to cardiopulmonary arrest. Studies have demonstrated that physiological deterioration precedes many cardiopulmonary arrests by hours, suggesting that early intervention could prevent the need for resuscitation, admission to the ICU and other sentinel events. The purpose of this activity is to assure the clinical team has the knowledge, skills and abilities to recognize, assess, and rapidly intervene with the deteriorating patient.

FCCS, the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s highly recognized national curriculum course introduces principles important in the initial care of critically ill or injured patients to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers who are not skilled in critical care but who must care for such a patient in anticipation of the arrival of an intensivist or the pending transfer of the patient to a more suitable facility. Along with lectures, the FCCS course features interactive, team-based case scenarios and skill stations unique to critically ill or injured patient.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the Physician, ARNP or PA participant should be able to:
• Prioritize assessment needs for critically ill and injured patients
• Select appropriate diagnostic tests
• Identify and respond to significant changes in unstable patients
• Recognize and initiate management of acute life threatening conditions
• Determine the need for expert consultation and/or patient transfer

Upon completion of the course, the RN and Pharmacist participant should be able to:
• Evaluate assessment needs for the critically ill or injured patient.
• Review appropriate diagnostic test results.
• Recognize and communicate significant changes in the unstable patient.
• Recognize and initiate management of acute life-threatening conditions.
• Recognize and communicate the need for expert consultation and/or patient transfer.
• Prepare for optimal transfer.