"...dynamic and effective and very creative."
INTRODUCTION
Cardiac emergencies occur frequently in all critical care settings, and often present suddenly and without warning. This seminar will address the pathophysiology and management of most life-threatening cardiac events. Content will include nursing care priorities, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiovascular pharmacology related to specific topics. Clinical scenarios will be utilized to emphasize the most relevant content, provide practical application, and build confidence and competence in clinical practice. Presented by an experienced critical care nurse who is also a nationally known nurse educator, this program provides an enjoyable and productive educational
opportunity.
"Carol Rauen is an excellent speaker!"
TARGET AUDIENCE
This seminar is intended for nurses and respiratory care practitioners working in all clinical
areas.
"Carol, I never got sleepy during your lecture!
You made it so simple yet interesting."
SAMPLE
QUESTIONS
 | What are the physiological changes and presenting signs and symptoms that occur in acute heart
failure?
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| What are the current evidence-based guidelines for acute heart failure
management?
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| At what level is hypertension considered a medical emergency and how should hypertensive crisis be
treated?
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| What are the major complications of malignant
hypertension?
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| What is the clinical significance of unstable angina?
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| What is the most rapid and reliable way to diagnosis an acute myocardial
infarction?
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| Which of the current interventional cardiology procedures have demonstrated the most promise for saving cardiac
muscle?
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| At what point in the evolution of an acute myocardial infarction is surgery
indicated?
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| How can pulmonary edema be both the cause and result of a cardiac
crisis?
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| What are the treatment options for an individual with pulmonary edema who also has significant cardiac
compromise?
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| Which cardiac dysrhythmias are truly life-threatening?
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| What are the latest American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and ACLS guidelines for dysrhythmia
management?
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| How can blunt chest trauma impact cardiac function?
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| What are the most common penetrating chest injuries and current management
recommendations?
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| What are the assessment strategies for diagnosing cardiac
tamponade?
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| What are the medical, surgical or traumatic causes of an acute aortic
dissection?
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| How is acute aortic dissection best identified and managed?
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