Critical Care: Respiratory Conditions

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CCRESPC

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the performance of a basic and advanced respiratory assessment.
Review management considerations for common pulmonary conditions encountered in critical care.

Outline:
Section 1: Respiratory Assessment and Management

Respiratory Assessment

Diagnostics

Gas Exchange

Oxygen Administration

Review 

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Acute Respiratory Conditions

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Aspiration and Inhalation Injury

Rib Fractures and Flail Chest

Pneumothorax

Pleural Effusion and Empyema 

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Asthma

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Review 

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN

Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.