Course Code: REL-ACU-0-EBAMD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the characteristics, common causes, classifications, and underlying mechanisms of dyspnea, and how patients experience and report it.
Recall the evidence-based assessment of dyspnea.
Identify the evidence-based management of dyspnea.
Outline:
Section 1: Dyspnea Overview
Charles and Claire
Understanding Dyspnea
Epidemiology and Prevalence of Dyspnea
How Patients Experience Dyspnea
Sensation of Dyspnea
Perception of Dyspnea
Conditions That Are Dyspnea-Related
Dyspnea Classifications and Causes
Acute Dyspnea
Subacute Dyspnea
Chronic Dyspnea
Mechanisms Contributing to Dyspnea
Stimulation of Intrapulmonary and Chest Wall Receptors
Stimulation of the Chemoreceptors
Increased Sense of Respiratory Effort
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Evidence-Based Assessment and Interventions
Evidence-Based Assessment of Dyspnea
Clinical Assessment
History Taking
Associated Symptoms, Conditions, and Descriptions of Dyspnea
Subjective Assessment Tools
Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Physical Examination and Diagnostic Testing
Physical Examination
Diagnostic Testing
Biomarkers
Asthma Diagnostics
Evidence-Based Management of Dyspnea
Nonpharmacological Options
Pharmacological Treatments
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Meet Rachel
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; 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.