Acute Care and ICU Pharmacology: Implications for Early Mobilization

Acute Care and ICU Pharmacology: Implications for Early Mobilization is organized by Education Resources, Inc. (ERI). 

Description:
This course is part of the Acute and Critical Care Therapy Online Series

Patients in the acute care setting and ICU are commonly on a multitude of drugs, which can impact their ability to be mobilized safely. This course covers common cardiovascular, sedation drugs, and glycosides seen in this setting. You will learn the dose response relationship and the definition of the therapeutic index of a drug, and be able to discuss the symptoms and side effects of various kinds of diuretics, anticoagulants and BP medications as they relate to early mobilization and intervention. We will discuss the decision tree for treatment during anticoagulation and several early mobilization protocols.

This online course covers common cardiovascular, sedation drugs, and glycosides seen in the acute care setting. You will learn the dose response relationship and the definition of the therapeutic index of a drug, and be able to discuss the symptoms and side effects of various kinds of diuretics, anticoagulants and BP medications as they relate to early mobilization and intervention. We will discuss the decision tree for treatment during anticoagulation and several early mobilization protocols.

Note: This course is not available for registration. Existing registrants are able to view the course and take the exam.