Recognize and Respond to Circulatory Compromise: It’s All About Perfusion

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Course Overview:

Circulatory compromise can lead to life-threatening conditions if not identified and managed promptly. This 1.5-hour course provides nurses and nursing students with essential knowledge and clinical skills to assess perfusion status, recognize early signs of circulatory failure, and initiate timely interventions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of perfusion dynamics, common causes of circulatory compromise, and evidence-based strategies for restoring hemodynamic stability. 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize early and late signs of circulatory compromise, including hypotension, tachycardia, and altered mental status.
  • Assess perfusion using key indicators such as capillary refill, pulse quality, blood pressure, and urine output.
  • Implement appropriate interventions to improve circulation, including fluid resuscitation, medication administration, and positioning techniques.
  • Differentiate between various types of shock (hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, and obstructive) and determine the best course of action.
  • Escalate care appropriately when circulatory compromise worsens despite initial interventions.
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What Will You Learn?

  • By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Recognize early and late signs of circulatory compromise, including hypotension, tachycardia, and altered mental status.
  • Assess perfusion using key indicators such as capillary refill, pulse quality, blood pressure, and urine output.
  • Implement appropriate interventions to improve circulation, including fluid resuscitation, medication administration, and positioning techniques.
  • Differentiate between various types of shock (hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, and obstructive) and determine the best course of action.
  • Escalate care appropriately when circulatory compromise worsens despite initial interventions.

Course Content

Recognize and Respond to Circulatory Compromise: It’s All About Perfusion
Recognize early and late signs of circulatory compromise, including hypotension, tachycardia, and altered mental status. Assess perfusion using key indicators such as capillary refill, pulse quality, blood pressure, and urine output. Implement appropriate interventions to improve circulation, including fluid resuscitation, medication administration, and positioning techniques. Differentiate between various types of shock (hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, and obstructive) and determine the best course of action. Escalate care appropriately when circulatory compromise worsens despite initial interventions.

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