ARDS: National Guidelines

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Target Audience

RN, CNS, LPN/LVN, NP, RT, EMT/Paramedic, PA

Course Description

This one-hour lecture is designed for the healthcare provider caring for the adult patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The presentation will focus on the pathophysiology of ARDS and the current guidelines for the management of this complicated adult patient.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

• Self-report an increase in knowledge regarding the management of ARDS at a 95% rate.

Agenda

The order of lectures presented may vary according to speaker preference.

1-Hour Live Webinar

• Introduction to the Adult with Respiratory Compromise
• Complex Pathophysiology of ARDS 
• Identification of Types of ARDS
• Treatment Plans per the National Guidelines
• Review and Questions