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| Cardiovascular |
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| Normal Heart Tones (i.e.:S1,S2) |
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| Abnormal heart tones(i.e.: murmur, gallop, friction rub) |
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| Identification of PMI (Point Maximal Intensity) |
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| Blood Pressure (non-invasive) |
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| Pulses/Circulation via palpation |
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| Pulses/Circulation via doppler |
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| Inspection insertion site invasive lines |
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| 12-lead EKG interpretation |
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| EKG Changes for MI |
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| Rhythm interpretation |
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| Incisional wound assessment |
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| S/S DVT |
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| Provision of Care for: |
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| Fresh Post-op CABG |
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| Fresh Post-op AVR |
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| Fresh Post-op MVR |
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| AAA Repair |
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| Heart Transplant |
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| Post cardiac surgery complications |
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| Fem-Pop Bypass |
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| Fem-Fem Bypass |
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| Myocardial contusion |
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| Pericardial Window |
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| Post AICD Insertion |
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| Carotid Endarterectomy |
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| Cardiac Arrest |
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| MI |
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| CHF |
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| Pericardial Effusion |
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| Cardiac Tamponade |
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| Pericarditis |
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| LVAD(Left Ventricular Assist Device) |
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| RVAD(Right Ventricular Assist Device) |
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Rating Stars (Click)
| Procedures: |
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| Obtain Cardiac Output |
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| PCWP Measurement |
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| Obtain CVP Measurement |
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| Removal of radial arterial line |
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| Removal of femoral sheath |
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| Venipuncture |
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| Obtain lab specimens from A-line |
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| Obtain lab specimens from Central Line |
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| Perform 12-lead EKG |
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| Proper Cardiac Monitor lead placement |
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| Incisional Wound Care as applicable |
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Rating Stars (Click)
| Management of: |
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| IV conscious sedation |
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| Blood and blood products |
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| Identify blood transfusion reactions |
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| Hemodynamic Monitoring: |
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| Management of Arterial Line |
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| Management of PA/Swan-Ganz |
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| Management of CVP Line |
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| Management of multiple invasive lines |
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| Zero and calibration of transducers |
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| Assess adequate perfusion of affected |
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| extremity with invasive lines |
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| Management of IABP: |
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| Waveform interpretation |
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| Determination of appropriate timing |
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| Perfusion assessment of affected extremity |
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| Recognize IABP complications |
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| Pacemaker: |
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| PPM |
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| Transvenous |
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| Transcutaneous |
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| Management of Temporary Pacemaker: |
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| Recognition of failure to sense, capture |
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| Manipulation of TPM settings |
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| Troubleshoot TPM settings |
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| Management of epicardial wires |
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| Identification and interpretation of: |
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| Arterial waveform |
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| PA/Swan-Ganz waveform |
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| PCWP waveform |
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| CVP waveform |
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| SVO2 Data |
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| Perform calculations for: |
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| SVR |
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| PVR |
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| MAP |
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| Assist with: |
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| Set-Up for Cardioversion |
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| Cardioversion |
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| Central Line insertion |
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| CAVH-D |
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| Emergency Open Chest |
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| Arterial line insertion |
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| PA/Swan-Ganz insertion |
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| Chest Tube insertion |
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| Chest Tube Removal |
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| Emergency Tracheostomy |
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| Pericardiocentesis |
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| Transesophageal Echocardiogram |
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| Thoracentesis |
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| Emergency Intubation |
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| Pulmonary Assessment: |
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| Auscultation of breath sounds |
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| Identify adventitious lung sounds |
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| Auscultate for confirmation of ET Tube placement |
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| Implement Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia protocols |
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| Assess and confirm proper vent settings |
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| Manage Patient on machanical ventilation |
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| Assist with post-extubation care |
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| Application of BiPAP |
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| Application of CPAP |
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| Maintenance of pulmonary stability post-extubation |
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| Application of Pulse Oximetry |
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| Interpretation of Pulse Oximetry Values |
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| Procedures: |
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| Perform ET Tube suctioning |
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| Perform NT(Nasotracheal) suctioning |
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| Perform suctioning of Tracheostomy |
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| Collection of Sputum via NT Suction |
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| Collection of Sputum Specimen via ET w/specimentrap |
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| Assist with extubation of patient |
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| Chest Tubes: |
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| Perform Chest Tube Set-up |
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| Monitor & record output |
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| Identify and troubleshoot clotted chest tube |
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| Identify and troubleshoot patient bleeding |
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| Identify presence of air leak |
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Rating Stars (Click)
| Gastroenterology Assessment: |
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| Bowel Sounds |
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| Proper N/G Tube placement |
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| Provision of care for GI Bleed |
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| Procedures: |
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| Insertion of N/G Tube |
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| Removal of N/G Tube |
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| LIS (low intermittent suction) |
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| Continuous Suction |
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Rating Stars (Click)
| Endocrine Provision of Care for: |
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| Diabetes mellitus |
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| Diabetic ketoacidosis |
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| Diabetes Insipidus |
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| Addison’s Disease |
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| Hyperthyroidism |
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| Hypothyroidism |
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| Insulin Shock |
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| Procedures: |
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| Fingerstick blood glucose |
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| Implementation of Sliding Scale |
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| Equipment: |
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| Blood glucose monitoring |
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| Use of Insulin Pen |
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| Use of Lancet |
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Rating Stars (Click)
| Neurology Assessment: |
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| Cranial Nerves |
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| Glasgow Coma Scale |
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| Pathologic Reflexes |
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| Reflex/Motor Deficits |
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| Visual/Communication Deficits |
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Rating Stars (Click)
| Provision of care for: |
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| CVA |
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| TIA |
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| Encephalopathy |
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| Renal Fluid Status |
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Rating Stars (Click)
| Procedures: |
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| CRRT |
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| CAVH dialysis |
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| Hemodialysis |
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| Multisystem Perform comprehensive multi-system assessment |
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Rating Stars (Click)
| Provision of Care for: |
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| Hypovolemic Shock |
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| Cardiogenic Shock |
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| Septic Shock |
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| Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC ) |
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| Organ/tissue donation |
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| Implementation of Core Measures |
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| Labs Interpretation of: |
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| ABGs |
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| BUN/Creatinine |
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| Electrolytes |
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| Coagulation Studies |
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| Cardiac Enzymes |
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| Blood glucose |
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| Thyroid Panel |
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| CBC |
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| Patient Education: |
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| Turn, cough, and deep breathing technique |
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| Splinting technique post cardiac surgery |
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| Use of incentive spirometer |
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| Importance of increasing mobility post-cardiac surgery when applicable |
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| Cardiovascular Pharmacology Provision of Care: |
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| Titrate vasopressors to effect/parameters |
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| Assess for therapeutic response |
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| Perform manage dosage drip calculations |
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| Medications: |
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| Alupent (Metaproterenol) |
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| Amicar |
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| Aminophylline (Theophylline) |
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| Amiodarone (Cordarone) |
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| Atropine |
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| Apresoline |
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| Bretylium (Bretylol) |
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| Corticosteroids |
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| Digoxin (Lanoxin) |
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| Diltiazem (Cardizem) |
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| Dobutamine (Dobutrex) |
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| Dopamine (Intropin) |
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| Epinephrine (Adrenalin) |
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| Esmolol (Brevibloc) |
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| Heparin Drip |
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| Inocor (Amrinone) |
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| Levophed |
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| Lidocaine |
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| Metoprolol (Lopressor) |
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| Neosynephrine |
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| Nipride (Nitroprusside) |
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| Nitroglycerin (Tridil) |
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| Procainamide (Pronestyl) |
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| Propofol (Diprivan) |
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| Sodium Bicarbonate |
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| Succinylcholine |
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| Vasopressin |
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| Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan) |
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| Vecuronium |
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| Electrolyte Replacement Therapy |
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| Patient Advocacy: |
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| Provide care for end-of-life decisions that families face in ICU such as withdrawal of life support |
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| Adhere to legal procedures regarding notification of organ donation provider |
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| Demonstrate Spiritual and Cultural Considerations for the Critical Care patient |
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| Provide for the integration of comfort care and death with dignity |
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| Demonstrate effective coping skills in caring for the critical care patient |
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| Age Specific: |
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| Infant (Birth to 1 year) |
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| Toddler (1-3 years) |
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| Pre-school (3-6 years) |
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| School Age(6-12 years) |
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| Adolescent(12-18 years) |
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| Young Adult(18-30 years) |
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| Mature Adult(30-60 years) |
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| Elderly (>60 years) |
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