Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

1. Identify components of an EKG waveform and differentiate abnormal rhythms, correct interventions, and clinical management of the abnormal rhythms.
2. Review mechanical ventilation modes and discuss clinical management strategies related to cardiac anatomy.
3. Recognize pacing modes, and settings, and state potential pacing complications with appropriate trouble shooting.
4. Describe single ventricle physiology in the pre-operative stage, surgical repairs and nursing considerations for pre/post operative care.
5. Associate key policies related to the CCCU environment, discuss documentation requirements unique to CCCU, identify HAI bundle elements most impactful to the cardiac child.
6. Predict the medications commonly used for management of cardiac conditions and demonstrate accurate medication calculations.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Laura McKenzie, laura.mckenzie@nemours.org