Post Graduate Program in Critical Care Medicine
Master Critical Care Essentials: From ICU Management to Resuscitation and More
Course Outcomes:
About the course:
Curriculum:
Module 1: Introduction to Critical Care Medicine
1
Definition and Scope of Critical Care
2
Evolution of Critical Care
3
Basic Principles of Critical Care Management
Module 2: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
1
Basic life support algorithms
2
ACLS Algorithms and Interventions
3
Post-Resuscitation Care
Module 3: Intensive Care Unit
1
Determining ICU Admission
2
ICU Facilities and Classifications
3
Essential ICU equipment
4
Medications in the ICU
5
Hemodynamic Support in ICU – commonly used drugs
6
ICU Discharge Criteria and Outcome
7
Patient Evaluation and ICU Rounds
8
Patient Evaluation and ICU Rounds
Module 4: Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Part I
1
Physical Examination in Critical Care
2
Vital Signs and their Significance
3
Vascular Access
4
Laboratory Investigations
5
Imaging Studies
Module 5: Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Part II
1
Microbiological Tests
2
Neurological Monitoring
3
Renal Function Monitoring
4
Respiratory Monitoring
5
Oxygen Therapy
6
Glucose and Lactate Monitoring
7
Infection Monitoring and Control
8
Multi-organ Dysfunction Monitoring
Module 6: Mechanical Ventilation
1
Non-invasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
2
Criteria for intubation
3
Positive Pressure Ventilation
4
Conventional Modes of Ventilation
5
Alternate Modes of Ventilation
6
The Ventilator-Dependent Patient
7
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
8
Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation
Module 7: Cardiovascular Management of Critically ill Patients
1
Basic Principles of ECG
2
Management of Heart Failure
3
Tachyarrhythmias
4
IV Cannulation
5
Cardioversion and Defibrillation
6
Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis
7
Echocardiography
8
Commonly used Drugs
Module 8: Respiratory System
1
Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia
2
Acute Respiratory Failure and Oxygen Therapy
3
Non-invasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
4
Patient–Ventilator Interaction
5
Pulmonary Embolism and Pneumothorax
6
Chronic Respiratory Diseases in ICU
7
Nosocomial and Community-Acquired Pneumonia
8
Intensive Care Unit Imaging
Module 9: Nervous System
1
Introduction to Central Nervous System (CNS) Care
2
Disorders of Consciousness
3
Haemorrhage
4
Sudden Deterioration in Neurologic Status
5
Agitation and Delirium
6
Seizures in the Critically Ill
7
Traumatic Brain Injury
8
Coma
9
Brain Death
Module 10: Renal & genitourinary system
1
Introduction to Renal
2
Core Principles of Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology
3
Clinical Assessment of Renal Function
4
Urinary Catheterization Procedures (Indications, contraindications
5
Urinary Tract Infections in the ICU
6
Acute Kidney Injury
7
Chronic Kidney Disease
8
Renal replacement Therapy
9
Fluid and Volume Therapy in the ICU
Module 11: Blood and Circulation
1
Introduction to Circulatory Flow Disorders in Critical Care
2
Haemorrhage and Hypovolemia
3
Colloid
4
Anaemia and RBC Transfusion
5
Guidelines for Blood Component Therapy
6
Venous Thromboembolism
7
Anticoagulation in the Intensive Care Unit
8
Monitoring of Coagulation Status
Module 12: Acid- Base Abnormalities & Electrolyte Abnormalities
1
Acid-Base Analysis
2
Metabolic Acidosis
3
Metabolic Alkalosis
4
Respiratory Acidosis
5
Respiratory Alkalosis
6
Osmotic Disorders
7
Potassium
8
Magnesium
9
Calcium and Phosphorus
10
Sodium
Shock and Resuscitation
1
ATLS
2
Shock and Resuscitation
3
Chest Trauma
4
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
5
Musculoskeletal Trauma
6
Head Trauma
7
Spinal Trauma
8
Trauma in Special Populations
9
Trauma Resuscitation in Pregnancy
10
Trauma Anaesthesia and Critical Care
11
Trauma Radiology
12
Trauma Triage and Transfer Criteria
Module 14: Infections
1
Introduction to Infectious Diseases in Critical Care
2
Antimicrobial Stewardship
3
Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Pneumonia
4
Antimicrobial therapy
5
Septic Shock
Module 15: Allergy and poisoning
1
Allergic Reactions
2
Anaphylaxis Management
3
Introduction to Poisoning
4
Gastrointestinal Decontamination
5
Toxic Alcohols and Antidotes
6
Opioid Poisoning
7
Pesticide and Herbicide Poisoning
8
Snake and Insect Bites Poisoning
9
Household and Industrial Chemical Exposure
Module 16: Preventive Practices in Critical Care
1
Occupational Exposures
2
Alimentary Prophylaxis
3
Venous Thromboembolism
4
Infection Prevention and Control
5
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
6
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention
7
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Prevention
8
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Prevention
9
Delirium Prevention
10
Fall Prevention
11
Medication Safety
12
Sedation and Delirium Management Protocols
13
Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation
Module 17: Ethical Considerations in Critical Care
1
Conversations With Families of Critically Ill Patients
2
Basic Ethical Principles in Critical Care
3
Advanced Care Planning and Advance Directives
4
Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment
5
Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit
6
Quality of Life and Patient-Centered Decision-Making
7
Organ Donation and Transplantation
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Curriculum:
Module 1: Introduction to Critical Care Medicine
1
Definition and Scope of Critical Care
2
Evolution of Critical Care
3
Basic Principles of Critical Care Management
Module 2: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
1
Basic life support algorithms
2
ACLS Algorithms and Interventions
3
Post-Resuscitation Care
Module 3: Intensive Care Unit
1
Determining ICU Admission
2
ICU Facilities and Classifications
3
Essential ICU equipment
4
Medications in the ICU
5
Hemodynamic Support in ICU – commonly used drugs
6
ICU Discharge Criteria and Outcome
7
Patient Evaluation and ICU Rounds
8
Patient Evaluation and ICU Rounds
Module 4: Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Part I
1
Physical Examination in Critical Care
2
Vital Signs and their Significance
3
Vascular Access
4
Laboratory Investigations
5
Imaging Studies
Module 5: Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Part II
1
Microbiological Tests
2
Neurological Monitoring
3
Renal Function Monitoring
4
Respiratory Monitoring
5
Oxygen Therapy
6
Glucose and Lactate Monitoring
7
Infection Monitoring and Control
8
Multi-organ Dysfunction Monitoring
Module 6: Mechanical Ventilation
1
Non-invasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
2
Criteria for intubation
3
Positive Pressure Ventilation
4
Conventional Modes of Ventilation
5
Alternate Modes of Ventilation
6
The Ventilator-Dependent Patient
7
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
8
Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation
Module 7: Cardiovascular Management of Critically ill Patients
1
Basic Principles of ECG
2
Management of Heart Failure
3
Tachyarrhythmias
4
IV Cannulation
5
Cardioversion and Defibrillation
6
Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis
7
Echocardiography
8
Commonly used Drugs
Module 8: Respiratory System
1
Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia
2
Acute Respiratory Failure and Oxygen Therapy
3
Non-invasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
4
Patient–Ventilator Interaction
5
Pulmonary Embolism and Pneumothorax
6
Chronic Respiratory Diseases in ICU
7
Nosocomial and Community-Acquired Pneumonia
8
Intensive Care Unit Imaging
Module 9: Nervous System
1
Introduction to Central Nervous System (CNS) Care
2
Disorders of Consciousness
3
Haemorrhage
4
Sudden Deterioration in Neurologic Status
5
Agitation and Delirium
6
Seizures in the Critically Ill
7
Traumatic Brain Injury
8
Coma
9
Brain Death
Module 10: Renal & genitourinary system
1
Introduction to Renal
2
Core Principles of Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology
3
Clinical Assessment of Renal Function
4
Urinary Catheterization Procedures (Indications, contraindications
5
Urinary Tract Infections in the ICU
6
Acute Kidney Injury
7
Chronic Kidney Disease
8
Renal replacement Therapy
9
Fluid and Volume Therapy in the ICU
Module 11: Blood and Circulation
1
Introduction to Circulatory Flow Disorders in Critical Care
2
Haemorrhage and Hypovolemia
3
Colloid
4
Anaemia and RBC Transfusion
5
Guidelines for Blood Component Therapy
6
Venous Thromboembolism
7
Anticoagulation in the Intensive Care Unit
8
Monitoring of Coagulation Status
Module 12: Acid- Base Abnormalities & Electrolyte Abnormalities
1
Acid-Base Analysis
2
Metabolic Acidosis
3
Metabolic Alkalosis
4
Respiratory Acidosis
5
Respiratory Alkalosis
6
Osmotic Disorders
7
Potassium
8
Magnesium
9
Calcium and Phosphorus
10
Sodium
Shock and Resuscitation
1
ATLS
2
Shock and Resuscitation
3
Chest Trauma
4
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
5
Musculoskeletal Trauma
6
Head Trauma
7
Spinal Trauma
8
Trauma in Special Populations
9
Trauma Resuscitation in Pregnancy
10
Trauma Anaesthesia and Critical Care
11
Trauma Radiology
12
Trauma Triage and Transfer Criteria
Module 14: Infections
1
Introduction to Infectious Diseases in Critical Care
2
Antimicrobial Stewardship
3
Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Pneumonia
4
Antimicrobial therapy
5
Septic Shock
Module 15: Allergy and poisoning
1
Allergic Reactions
2
Anaphylaxis Management
3
Introduction to Poisoning
4
Gastrointestinal Decontamination
5
Toxic Alcohols and Antidotes
6
Opioid Poisoning
7
Pesticide and Herbicide Poisoning
8
Snake and Insect Bites Poisoning
9
Household and Industrial Chemical Exposure
Module 16: Preventive Practices in Critical Care
1
Occupational Exposures
2
Alimentary Prophylaxis
3
Venous Thromboembolism
4
Infection Prevention and Control
5
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
6
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention
7
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Prevention
8
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Prevention
9
Delirium Prevention
10
Fall Prevention
11
Medication Safety
12
Sedation and Delirium Management Protocols
13
Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation
Module 17: Ethical Considerations in Critical Care
1
Conversations With Families of Critically Ill Patients
2
Basic Ethical Principles in Critical Care
3
Advanced Care Planning and Advance Directives
4
Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment
5
Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit
6
Quality of Life and Patient-Centered Decision-Making
7
Organ Donation and Transplantation
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Duration: 9 Months
Level: advanced
Batch Start Date
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Post Graduate Program in Critical Care Medicine
Price:
INR 120,000
