Course Description: This course covers the pharmacological management of critically ill patients in ICU settings. Participants will learn about commonly used medications, dosing considerations, and the management of drug interactions and side effects to optimize patient care.
Course Outcomes:
- Understand pharmacological principles in ICU settings.
- Manage medication administration and dosing effectively.
- Identify and manage drug interactions and side effects.
- Optimize pharmacological treatment for critically ill patients.
- Enhance patient outcomes through effective medication management.
Objectives:
- Identify commonly used medications in ICU.
- Develop strategies for effective medication administration.
- Monitor and evaluate medication effects and outcomes.
- Manage drug interactions and adverse effects.
- Implement pharmacological protocols and guidelines.
- Use technology to support medication management.
- Educate healthcare staff about ICU pharmacology.
- Develop care plans for pharmacological management.
- Collaborate with pharmacists for comprehensive care.
- Review case studies to apply pharmacological principles in real-world settings.
Units:
- Introduction to ICU Pharmacology
- Commonly Used Medications in ICU
- Medication Administration and Dosing
- Managing Drug Interactions and Side Effects
- Pharmacological Protocols and Guidelines
- Monitoring Medication Effects and Outcomes
- Technology in Medication Management
- Educating Healthcare Staff about ICU Pharmacology
- Collaboration with Pharmacists
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
