Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Patient

In critically ill patient nursing studies, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you to identify a medical condition threatening a patient's vital functions, and work effectively as a nurse with a critically ill patient. After compleating this course: - You understand the principles of nursing care for a critically ill patient based on legislation, values and ethical principles. - You understand pathophysiological processes related to critical illness. - You understand the treatment path of a critically ill patient. - You recognize serious disorders of vital functions. - You understand the importance of a multiprofessional team in critical care practice. - You know the some of the basic equipment used in critical care nursing.