Metabolic disorders

   1. Acid-base

   2. Electrolyte abnormalities

Cardiovascular conditions

   1. Myocardial infarction, with and

without complication

   2. Dysrhythmias

   3. Hypertensive urgency/emergency

   4. Heart failure

Endocrine conditions

   1. DKA

   2. Thyroid storm

   3. Hyperosmolar nonketotic acidosis

Hematologic

   1. Coagulopathies

   2. Transfusion therapy/reactions

Gastrointestinal

   1. Acute abdomen

   2. Gastrointestinal bleeding

   3. Hepatic failure

   4. Pancreatitis

Pulmonary

   1. Respiratory failure

   2. A R D S

   3. Pulminary embolism

   4. Pneumonia

Neurological

   1. Meningitis and Encephalitis

   2. Brain and spinal cord trauma

and disease

   3. Cerebral vascular accidents

   4. Analgesia and sedation

Multisystem

   1. Sepsis

   2. Shock

   3. Hypothermia and Hyperthermia

   4. Multisystem organ failure

Prophylaxis

   1. Against GI bleeding

   2. Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis

   3. Nosocomial infections

   4. Decubitus ulcers

End of life

   1. Withholding and withdrawal of

life support

   2. Prouncement of death

   3. Organ donation

ACLS protocol and procedures

ATLS as needed

Cardioversion—electrical and

chemical

Ventilator management

Catheter placement

   1. Arterial line

   2. Central venous access via jugular,

subclavian, and femoral vein

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

   1. Aterial blood gas

   2. Lumbar puncture

   3. Thoracentesis

   4. Arthrocentesis

   5. Paracentesis

Management of patient monitoring

information and technology

External temporary pacemaker

application

Glascow Coma Scale assessment

Appropriate communication with

patients and family members

An ability to balance working quickly and effectively in acute critical care situations as well as maintaining vigilant care oversight of patients needing longer term care in the critical care unit.

Recognition of the importance of appropriate subspecialist physician consultation in the care of the critically ill adult.

The capacity to communicate

effectively and work well with all

members of the health care team.

Compassionate sensitivity to and

appropriate support of the needs of the family members of the critically ill adult while communicating effectively

with them.