Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UNSEP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the pathological process that causes sepsis.
Explain how a diagnosis of sepsis is made.
Identify at least three interventions used in the management of sepsis.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Sepsis Pathophysiology
Sepsis Definition and Statistics
The Trigger
The Immune Response
Sepsis Pathophysiology
Organ Dysfunction
Septic Shock
Section 3: Identifying Sepsis
Sepsis Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosing Sepsis
Review
Section 4: Managing Sepsis
Treatment
Early Treatment: Initial Resuscitation
Organism Identification and Infection Management
Hemodynamic Management
Mechanical Ventilation
Other Interventions
Review
Goals of Care
Sepsis Prevention
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Mary Arnold Long, DNP, APRN, CRRN, CWOCN-AP, ACNS-BC
Mary Arnold Long received her BSN from the College of Mount St. Joseph, her MSN from the University of Cincinnati, her ET Certificate from Abbott Northwestern Hospital and her DNP from Otterbein University. Dr. Arnold Long has over 35 years of nursing experience and over 25 years as an expert board-certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse practicing in multiple settings. Her contributions to evidence-based practice and literature include colostomy irrigation; body worn absorptive garments; interventions post-catheter removal; assessment, management and coding of moisture-associated skin damage; and classification of device-related pressure injuries/ulcers.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.