Dangerous Tachycardias
- Speaker:
- Kimberlie Biever, MS, RN, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 40 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Sep 05, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS078880
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Master the complexities of cardiac function and sharpen your ability to manage life-threatening tachycardias in this advanced course. You'll gain a deep understanding of heart anatomy, physiology, and conduction while exploring the clinical manifestations and causes of dangerous arrhythmias. Through in-depth analysis and hands-on strategies, you'll learn to differentiate, diagnose, and intervene with cutting-edge tools and emergency techniques in real-world scenarios.
Credit
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Dangerous Tachycardias (2.6 MB) | 24 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Kimberlie Biever, MS, RN, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN Related seminars and products
Kimberlie Biever, MS, RN, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN, is an executive leader with a demonstrated history of critical care nursing in the military healthcare industry. She is a strong professional with a master’s degree focused on strategic studies from United States Army War College, a master’s degree from University of Maryland Baltimore as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, and a Master’s Degree also from University of Maryland, Baltimore as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. Additionally, she has a post master’s in teaching and education in healthcare professions and in hospital administration. She currently practices as a Nurse Practitioner in urgent care and as a visiting professor for BSN students.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kimberlie Biever has employment relationships with My Urgent Care Clinic-Bergheim and Chamberlain University. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kimberlie Biever is a member of the American Nurses Association, the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the heart, including heart conduction and hemodynamics.
- Identify clinical manifestations and underlying causes of tachycardias.
- Differentiate between the types of dangerous tachycardias.
- Analyze advanced diagnostics techniques and monitoring tools to assess tachycardia.
- Develop and implement effective management strategies and emergency interventions for managing dangerous tachycardias in a clinical setting.
Outline
Overview of Tachycardia
- Definition and classification of tachycardias
- Pathophysiology of tachycardias
- Epidemiology and risk factors
Types of Dangerous Tachycardias
- Atrial fibrillation and flutter
- Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
- Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF)
- Case studies and clinical examples
Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
- ECG interpretation and advanced monitoring techniques
- Identifying key ECG patterns in dangerous tachycardias
- Use of Holter monitors and event recorders
Treatment Strategies
- Pharmacological interventions (antiarrhythmic drugs, rate control, etc.)
- Non-pharmacological interventions (cardioversion, ablation, etc.)
- Emergency management and resuscitation protocols
- Prevention
Case Discussions and Practical Applications
- Interactive case studies
- Developing individualized care plans
Target Audience
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Other Clinicians
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