Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SSDMT
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify the characteristics and hemodynamics of shock.
Describe diagnostic and treatment approaches to shock.
Recognize disseminated intravascular coagulation symptoms and treatment.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What is Shock?
Manifestations
Compensatory Mechanisms
Pathophysiology
Hemodynamics
Novel Monitoring
Types of Shock
Review
Section 3: Distributive Shock
Anaphylactic
Septic
Neurogenic
Review
Section 4: Hypovolemic Shock
Pathophysiology
Hemorrhagic
Non-Hemorrhagic
Review
Section 5: Cardiogenic Shock
Scenario and Symptoms
Causes and Pathophysiology
Diagnostics and Management
Scenario Conclusion
Review
Section 6: Obstructive Shock
Scenario and Symptoms
Causes, Presentation, and Pathophysiology
Diagnostics and Management
Scenario Conclusion
Review
Section 7: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Scenario
The Coagulation Cascade
What is DIC?
Causes
Pathophysiology Leading to DIC
Pathophysiology of DIC
Diagnosis
Management
Review
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Cathryn Ayers, RN
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.