Case Studies in Ventilator Management
Julie Miller, RN, BSN, CCRN
President:  Paws to Learn

Abstract:
What is the best way to manage the ARDS patient? The trauma patient? The multi-organ dysfunction patient? Sedate or not to sedate?  Analgesics or sedatives or both? Paralyze or not? Decisions, decisions.  Caring for the ventilated patient requires the practitioner have a broad knowledge base of the best treatment options for the patient.  This session will focus on patient management of the ventilated patient. Key content will include: Sedation tips: Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, Lorazepam, or Propofol and the Ramsey scale to assess level of sedation; use of neuromuscular blocking agents and assessment of levels of paralysis;  modes of ventilation that best support individual ventilatory mechanics.  Participants should have a basic understanding of ventilator modes and bring a desire to enhance their understanding of managing the mechanically ventilated patient.
 
Objectives: 
Compare and contrast management of patients requiring sedation.
Describe assessment techniques for the pharmacologically paralyzed patient.
Choose the best ventilator modes based on patient condition.
 
Format and Method of Instruction:
Interactive lecture, case studies and audiovisuals
75 to 90 minutes, expandable to 3 hours
 
Primary Speaker Information:
Julie Miller, RN, BSN, CCRN
President:  Paws to Learn
7313 CR 2192
Whitehouse TX 75791
C:  903–245–1223
Fax:  903–839–0894
Email:  [email protected]
 
 
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