This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding and practical skills required for working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Learners will gain knowledge on patient monitoring, life support, and handling critical situations effectively.

Course Objectives:

  1. Make quick and accurate decisions in emergency situations
  2. Understand patient assessment and management in the ICU
  3. Learn the use of life support systems

Course Content

ICU Introduction & Basics
Roles of ICU Staff
ICU Safety Protocols
ICU Safety Protocols
What is ICU and its Importance
Patient Assessment in ICU
Using ICU Checklists
Vital Signs and Monitoring
Initial Patient Evaluation
Airway & Breathing Management
Intubation and Tracheal Tube Care
Basics of Oxygenation and Ventilation
Infection Control in ICU
Post-ICU Monitoring
Patient Handover Process
ICU Pharmacology Basics
Communication with Family
Patient Consent and Rights
Emergency Procedures in ICU
Daily Calorie and Fluid Requirements
Enteral vs Parenteral Nutrition
Circulation & Hemodynamic Monitoring
Code Blue and Resuscitation
Basics of Chest Tube Insertion
Nutrition & ICU Care
Hand Hygiene & PPE
Dosage and Administration
Ethical & Psychological Considerations
Infection Risks in ICU