Critical Care And Emergency Medicine Pharmacology
Author: Jassin M. Jouria, MD
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Jassin M. Jouria, MD
Jassin M. Jouria is a medical doctor, professor of academic medicine, and medical author. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and has completed his clinical clerkship training in various teaching hospitals throughout New York, including King’s County Hospital Center and Brookdale Medical Center, among others. Dr. Jouria has served as a test prep tutor and instructor for Kaplan. He has developed several medical courses and curricula for a variety of educational institutions. Dr. Jouria has also served on multiple levels in the academic field including faculty member and Department Chair. Dr. Jouria continues to serves as a Subject Matter Expert for several continuing education organizations covering multiple basic medical sciences.
CE:
4
hours
Pharmacology: 4 hours
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South Carolina Information
Pharmacotherapeutics Credits: 4
Related to prescribing controlled substances: 0.5
Course Summary
Safe administration of medication in critical care and emergency settings is paramount to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. The most experienced medical and nursing clinicians are well aware of the fragility of critical care patients and the potential for the smallest mistake to result in serious consequences. Understanding the purpose, administration, monitoring, and potential consequences of pharmacological agents available to critical care and emergency department clinicians is necessary for them to make use of potentially life-saving treatments. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series on Critical Care Pharmacology.
Course Format
Homestudy
Course Syllabus
I. Introduction
II. Overview: Medication Safety
III. Pharmacokinetics
1. Drug Absorption
2. Drug Distribution
3. Drug Metabolism
4. Drug Excretion
IV. Pharmacodynamics
V. Common Medication Types In Critical Care
1. Sedative Medications
2. Analgesic Medications
3. Paralytic Medications
4. Vasopressor Drugs
VI. Summary