Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PEARDS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the pathophysiology, clinical findings, and causes of pulmonary edema.
Identify the various treatments and interventions to improve pulmonary edema.
Describe the different interventions that respiratory therapists can use to improve outcomes for patients with ARDS.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pulmonary Edema
Meet Nathaniel
Anatomy and Physiology Review
Pathophysiology
Knowledge Check
Section 3: Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Clinical Findings
Diagnosis
Management of CPE
Treatment of CPE
Nathaniel
Summary
Section 4: Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Clinical Findings
Diagnosis
Management and Treatment
Summary
Section 5: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Pathophysiology
Clinical Findings
Interventions
Ventilator Management
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
COVID-19
Summary
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Gloria
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
ReferencesInstructor: Amy Bonadies, RN, BSN
Amy Bonadies, RN, BSN has over ten years of nursing experience ranging from medical/surgical units to critical care, all within the acute care setting. She has worked in a variety of specialty areas with her primary focus being in neurological stepdown and intensive care units. She has also worked as a travel nurse, stroke response coordinator, charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coordinator, and supervisor throughout her career. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Barton College and has spent the last few years of her nursing career supervising and educating nurses in pre and post anesthesia care. Her desire to lead and effectively educate medical professionals has led her to become a SME course writer at Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Crystal Dunlevy, EdD, RRT, RCP
Crystal Dunlevy, EdD, RRT, RCP is a Professor-Clinical at The Ohio State University School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Dunlevy is the author or co-author of numerous articles in journals such as Respiratory Care, Journal of the American Dietietic Association, and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Times. She has received many honors and awards as an educator, mentor, faculty member, and scholar.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.