This session is designed to deepen the understanding of hemodynamic management in the acutely brain injured patient for the neurocritical care nurse. This presentation explores how targeted vasoactive strategies support cerebral perfusion, prevent secondary brain injury, and optimize patient outcomes.
Available CE Hours: 1.5
Masterclass Objectives:
- Describe the principles of cerebral perfusion and how vasoactive infusions influence cerebral blood flow, autoregulation, and secondary brain injury.
- Describe commonly used vasoctive agents in neurocritical care, including their mechanisms of action and safety considerations.
- Discuss the application of vasoactive infusions in brain injured patients and monitoring implications for the neurocritical care nurse.
Speakers:
Betsy Zink, PhD, RN, Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Stephanie Harrison, DNP, FNP, AGACNP, Virginia Commonwealth University
Cassie Soltwedel, DNP, MBA, APRN-CNP, Advocate Health Chicago
Pat Blissitt, PhD, ARNP-CNS, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, University of Washington School of Nursing
Agenda (all times in CST):
1:00-1:05 PM: Introduction to the Masterclass (Betsy Zink)
1:05-1:20 PM: Cerebrovascular Physiology: Concepts and Principles (Stephanie Harrison)
1:20-1:45 PM: Vasoactive Infusions and Neurocritical Care Nursing Practice (Pat Blissitt)
1:45-2:15 PM: Putting it All Together: Case Studies in Hemodynamic Management of the Neurocritical Care Patient (Cassie Soltwedel)
2:15 -2:25 PM: Q&A Session
2:25-2:30 PM: Wrap-Up and Conclude
Pricing:
NCS Member: $49
Non-member: $69