Hi, I'm Kay....
The need for an inotrope to support cardiac function is one of the most common causes for admission to an ICU. In this course we are going to take a look commonly used drugs to improve cardiac contractility and their impact on overall hemodynamics. We will also discuss how inotropes are used in conjunction with vasoconstrictors or vasodilators. Scroll down to check out the content and register. I'll meet see you there!
If you are not familiar with my work . . . here's a short bio about the knowledge & experience I have to offer!
Kay Hoppe MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN, PCCN has been a Critical Care Nurse, CNS, and Educational Consultant for 40 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. As a staff nurse and CNS, she worked in various ICU, CCU, Burn, and Trauma settings. She has been a national speaker in critical care for over thirty years. Kay has been teaching in the university setting for the past four years.
When she is not teaching, Kay loves to spend time with her daughters, Jenna and Olivia as well as her dogs Milo and Roxy. She also loves spending time outside in her flower gardens.
Objectives of this Course
Upon Completion of this Course, you will be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology behind how inotropes work
- Identify the two primary types of inotropes that are used in critical care
- List indications for inotrope administration
- Describe how inotropes are titrated
- Identify how inotropes are commonly used in conjunction with vasopressors & vasodilators
- List commonly seen adverse effects of inotrope infusion
Here's What We'll Cover
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