This presentation will assist Critical Care Registered Nurses in recognizing, assessing and assisting with establishing the diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction in the adult Critical Care unit. [60 or 75 minutes]
Key Content
- Review: Cardiac anatomy and physiology
- What is a Myocardial Infarction (MI)? - Pathophysiology of the evolving MI
- Acute MI in Adult Critical Care: Variables that make recognition and assessment difficult
- Assessment and Diagnosis: Patient history, Physical Assessment (including chest pain), 12 Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG), Cardiac Biomarkers (CK-MB, troponin, brain natriuretic peptide, C-reactive protein)
- Role of the Critical Care RN: “Putting the Pieces Together”