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Sedation in Ventilated ICU Patients

Contact Hours Awarded: 3

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Course Overview

Sedation in Ventilated ICU Patients

Author: Denise Chang BSN, RN, CCRN

In this course, LPNs, RNs and APRNs will delve into the multifaceted world of sedation management in ventilated critical care patients. The course will start by exploring the foundational concepts through definitions, assessment techniques, and indications and management/treatment of sedation. Learners will gain insight into the nuanced decision-making processes involving the different medications used as well as the special considerations and complications. There is a focus on pharmacological properties, dosing considerations and potential for adverse effects. After completing this course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize patient outcomes in a challenging and dynamic critical care environment.  
   
 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction  
  2. Definitions  
    1. Analgesics  
    2. Sedation  
    3. Mechanical Ventilation  
  3. Assessment  
  4. Indications  
  5. Management/Treatment  
  6. Procedural Levels of Sedation  
  7. Medications  
    1. Opioids  
    2. Benzodiazepines  
    3. Propofol  
    4. Dexmedetomidine  
    5. Ketamine  
    6. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents  
  8. Special Considerations  
  9. Complications  
  10. Ethical Considerations  
  11. Research Findings  
  12. Commonly Asked Questions by Caretakers  
  13. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Sedation in Ventilated ICU Patients. It will take the average learner 240 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Outline proper medication for sedation based on specific patient risks.  
  2. Review potential complications and adverse effects of sedation.  
  3. Summarize evidence-based guidelines and protocols for sedation management. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: February 07, 2025

Course Expires on: February 07, 2028

Course Offering: #447 

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