Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this online CME course, learners should be able to:
Describe the technical, workflow changes in respiratory therapy practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recall the updated Mayo Clinic hypoxemia protocol.
Describe current use of prone positioning in patients with ARDS.
Describe safe intubation practices in COVID-19 patients.
Describe best practices to minimize aerosol generation during intubation.
Describe changes to rapid response, code team processes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recall current training methods for code management and RRT teams.
Identify common drug interactions seen in COVID-19 patients.
Describe current critical care drug shortages, and considerations for drug substitutions in this setting.
Recall common dosing considerations and adjustments in the setting of acute liver, kidney injury in COVID-19 patients.
Topics /Speakers:
**Innovative Approaches to the Management of Respiratory Failure in COVID-19 Patients
Moderator: Alexander S. Niven, M.D.
Jennifer L. Elmer, APRN, CNS, D.N.P. Steven R. Holets, R.R.T., L.R.T. Todd J. Meyer, R.R.T., L.R.T.
**Maximizing Safety and Success: Endotracheal Intubation During the COVID- 19 Pandemic
Moderator: Alexander S. Niven, M.D.
Benjamin T. Daxon, M.D. Tanner J. Hill, R.R.T., L.R.T. Stephen J. Gleich, M.D. Benjamin J. Sandefur, M.D.
**Code Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Innovations and Infection Control
Moderator: Alexander S. Niven, M.D.
Holly D. Behrns, R.R.T., L.R.T. Alice Gallo De Moraes, M.D. Andrea Y. Lehnertz, APRN, CNS, M.S.N. Julie A. Schmidt, M.S.N., R.N. Christine S. Wolf, R.N.
**Pharmacology, Drug Shortages, and COVID- 19: What is an ICU Team to Do?
Moderator: Mariela Rivera, M.D.
Sumedh S. Hoskote, M.B.B.S. Kianoush B. Kashani, M.D., M.S. Kirstin J. Kooda, Pharm.D., R.Ph. Victoria R. Milano, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
**Life After COVID-19 Critical Illness: Innovations in the Follow Up and Care of These ICU Survivors
Moderator: Alexander S. Niven, M.D.
Patrick J. Cornelius, P.T., D.P.T., CCS Lydia C. Geiszler, O.T. Andrea (Annie) B. Johnson, APRN, C.N.P. Hannah G. Lechner, M.H.A. Lindsey M. Lehman, M.P.H., M.H.A. Shannon L. Piche, Pharm.D., R.Ph. Alejandro A. Rabinstein, M.D. Emily A. Schmitt, O.T. Michael E. Wilson, M.D.
**Maximizing COVID-19 ICU Team Performance: Workflow, Mindset Training, and Resilience
Moderator: Alexander S. Niven, M.D.
Jennifer L. Elmer, APRN, CNS, D.N.P. Lori A. Faulhaber, R.R.T., L.R.T. Benjamin T. Daxon, M.D. Roberto P. Benzo, M.D. Kathrine (Katie) W. Jones, P.A.-C., M.S.
**A Case Based Approach to Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in COVID-19 Patients
Moderator: Alexander S. Niven, M.D.
Robert D. McBane, II M.D. Jonathan E. Charnin, M.D. Damon E. Houghton, M.D., M.S. Andrea M. Nei, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
**Telemedicine (ICU Outreach During a Pandemic)
Yue Dong, M.D. Alexander S. Niven, M.D. Ognjen Gajic, M.D. Rachael L. Hodny, M.B.A. Sean M. Caples, D.O., M.S. Sarah J. Bell, M.S.N., M.H.A., R.N. Benjamin T. Daxon, M.D. Erin S. DeMartino, M.D.
Applied Ethics: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic Erin S. DeMartino, M.D. Alexander S. Niven, M.D. This episode contains pharmacology con
