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HMTW The STABLE Program Learner Course June 4, 2024
Post-resuscitation, pre-transport care of sick, and assessment/stabilization of sick newborns
Sugar – Identify neonates at risk to become hypoglycemic; and initial steps to treat hypoglycemia (i.e. with IV fluids, initial IV therapy and safe use of umbilical lines).
Temperature – Describe the normal response to cold strews and at least one of the detrimental effects of hypoglycemia; list at least one technique to prevent hy0pothermia; identify appropriate candidates for therapeutic/neuro-protective hypothermia.
Airway – recognize at least one sign and one cause of neonatal respiratory distress and/or respiratory failure; list the supplies required to assist with endotracheal intubation and securing an ET tube; interpret blood gases and identify at least one appropriate treatment option for an abnormal blood gas.
Blood pressure – List one cause and one treatment for each of the following – hypovolemic, cardiogenic, and septic shock; describe at least one abnormal feature of the physical exam that may be indicative of shock.
Lab work – list at least one bacterial and/or viral pathogen that may infect the neonate; describe two or more signs an neonatal sepsis; discuss one significant finding on a CBC for an infant suspected of sepsis; and list a t least one antibiotic therapy that could be used to treat a suspected neonatal infection.
Emotional Support – Identify potential emotions that parents might experience when their newborn requires intensive care or transport; and list at least one intervention to support parents during a crisis.
Quality Improvement – Identify at least two elements of effective “SBAR” communication; describe one or more ways that simulation training can help to create expert teams; describe how to use the PSSAT (pre-transport stabilization self-assessment tool).
Karlsen, K. (2012). The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, Learner/ Provider Manual: Post-Resuscitation/ Pre-Transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants- Guidelines for Neonatal Heal . . . / Post-Resuscitation Stabilization) (6th ed.). American Academy of Pediatrics.
Target Audience
Registered Nurses
Learning Objectives
Learning Outcome
Knowledge: By the end of the course 90% of the learners will achieve a posttest passing score of 75%
Practice: By the end of the course 90% of the learners will self-report an intent to change practice
Additional Information
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HMTW Principles of Advanced Neuroscience Nursing Day 2 (Neurosurgical/Neuromedical)
Facilitator/Presenter: Stephanie Jeansonne MSN, RN, CNRN, CCRN-K, SCRN
Time/Duration Topic_
8:00 am – 8:15 am Welcome, Introductions, ANCC CNE disclosure
8:15 am – 9:15 am Intracranial Pressure and Monitoring Devices
9:15 am – 10:45 am Neurosurgical Conditions and Treatments
10:45 am – 11:00 am Break
11:00 am – 11:30 am Neuro Infectious Diseases
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Neuro Endocrine
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Seizures and Epilepsy
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Neuro Degenerative Diseases
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break
2:45pm – 4:15pm Neuro Rehab
4:15pm – 4:30pm Evaluation
HMTW Conference Room 5
Stephanie Jeansonne, MSN, RN, CNRN, CCRN, SCRN
The activity's Nurse Planner has determined that no one who has the ability to control the content of this CNE activity - planning committee members and presenters/authors/content reviewers - has a conflict of interest. Please send any questions to HMHNursePlanners@HoustonMethodist.org.
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Available Credit
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- 8.00 Nursing Contact Hours
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