Objectives
At the conclusion of this course each participant will be able to:
– Summarize the principles of comprehensive care for the critically ill patient – both surgical and non-surgical
– Describe preoperative, operative and postoperative management of patients with multi- system illnesses including the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrinologic, renal, hepato- biliary and hematologic systems
– Demonstrate an understanding of traumatic injuries for all major organ systems
– Discuss life-threatening pediatric conditions and the special issues involved in the management of critically ill pediatric patients
– Discuss the leadership skills necessary to direct multi-disciplinary coordinated care of the critically ill patient
Faculty and Topics:-
Fahim Habib, MD, MPH, FACS Attending Surgeon, Forbes Hospital, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma I and II, GI Bleeding, and Intra-Abdominal Problems, Neurosurgical Critical Care
Ahmed Mahmoud, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery University of California, Davis
Immunology and Transplantation, Hemodynamic Assessment, Anesthetic Complications, and Pain Management, Cardiac Physiology and Resuscitation, Infectious Disease and Antibiotics, Endocrine and Oncologic Emergencies
Kenneth Wilson, MD, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery University of Chicago
Thermal Injuries: Burns, Frost Bites and Hypothermia, Pediatric Trauma and Critical Care
Gregory York, MD Associate Professor of Surgery San Antonio Military Medical Center
Head and Neck Trauma, Thoracic Trauma, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Principles, Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base, Renal Physiology and Chronic Renal Failure, SIRS, MODS and Sepsis Standard of Care, Bleeding and Coagulation, Oxygen Transport and Ventilators Management, ARDS and Respiratory Failure, Metabolism and Nutrition
Release Date: April 6, 2021
