Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) ( May 12 - 13 2021)

Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 8:00 AM - Thursday, May 13, 2021, 5:00 PM, Avera eCare, Sioux Falls, SD

The Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) program was developed by the Society of Critical Care Medicine to assist clinical care providers in acquiring, reviewing and practicing knowledge and skills needed to stabilize critically ill or injured patients.This two day course will focus on knowledge for the providers delivering care to the sicker patients in the critical access facilities and enhance their knowledge of care for these patients. This two day course is designed for our clinical providers in the region. We are Honored to have Dr. J.Christopher Farmer be part of faculty at this course. He is a co-author of Fundamentals of Critical Care Support 6th edition.

1. Discuss the management of life threatening electrolyte and metabolic disturbances.
2. Review the principles of mechanical ventilation. Part 1
3. Recognize the seriously ill patient.
4. Review life threatening infections, including treatments
5. Discuss care of the neurological patient.
6. Discuss oxygen balance including acid base status in critical care patient.
7. Discuss ethics in critical care.
8. Discuss acute coronary syndromes.
9. Review the principles of mechanical ventilation. Part 2

$0.00 - Avera Employees**

$225.00 - Others

**Avera Employees - contact Cindy Pirrung at cindy.pirrung@avera.org for a book.  The cost will be $78 per book.

This is a two day class. A light lunch will be provided on Day 1.

Refund Policy:  A refund will be given less a 10% cancellation fee upon written request to averacontinuingeducation@avera.org a minimum of 5 business days before the activity.  Following this date, no refunds will be given; however, substitutions will be accepted.  Avera Employees: Please help us be good stewards of Avera's financial resources by notifying us if you’re unable to attend the event 5 business days prior to the event at averacontinuingeducation@avera.org.  Refunds are issued in the same form as initial payment.

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Hotel Information:

Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center - Ask for the Avera Rate:   605-331-0100 - does have an airport shuttle

Holiday Inn City Center - Ask for the Avera Rate:     605-339-2000 - does have an airport shuttle

There is also a Hilton Garden Inn Downtown - 605-444-4700

The address for eCARE is 4500 N Lewis.  Parking is available on the west side of the building.