CCRN Review

Hepatic Failure: Cirrhotic Liver Disease

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Episode 31 In this episode, we will be discussing hepatic failure. Topics include:

Functions of the liver as a basis for understanding the disease
Findings in cirrhotic liver disease
Diagnostic findings in cirrhotic liver disease
Treatment of liver disease

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CCRN Review: Bleeding Esophageal Varices

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Episode #030 In this episode, we will discuss bleeding esophageal varices including:

Etiologies
Underlying pathophysiology
Clinical Presentation
Treatment/Nursing Interventions

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CCRN Review: Pancreatitis

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Episode #029 In this episode, we will be discussing pancreatitis. We will talk about the following:

Pathophysiology
Etiologies
Presenting Signs & Symptoms
Diagnostic Findings
Treatments
Complications

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CCRN Review: Increased ICP

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Episode #028. In this episode we will discuss increased intracrantial pressure including:

Etiologies
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment measures

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CCRN: Intracranial Hematomas

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Episode #027. In this episode we will discuss intracranial hematomas, including:

Epidural
Subdural
Subarachnoid
Intracerebral

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CCRN Review: Skull Fractures

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Episode #026 In this Episode, we will be discussing skull fractures. We will take a look at etiologies, clinical presentation, and treatments for each of the following skull fractures:

Linear
Basilar
Depressed

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CCRN Review: ARDS

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Episode #025 In this episode, we will talk about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome including:

Etiologies
Pathophysiology
Presenting Signs and Symtpoms
Treatment Modalities

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CCRN Reveiw: Chest Trauma

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Episode #24 In this episode we will talk about flail chest and tension pneumothorax

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CCRN Review: Pulmonary Embolus

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Episode #023 In this episode, we will be talking about Pulmonary Embolus including:

Pathophysiology
Etiologies (including Virchow's Triad)
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Prevention
Treatment

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CCRN Review: Respiratory Terminology

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Episode #22 In this episode, repiratory terminology will be reviewed including:

Palpation and Vocal Fremitus
Percussion sounds (both normal and abnormal)
Nomal breath sound names and locations (including abnormalities)

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CCRN Review: Cardiac Tamponade

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Episode #21 In this episode, we will discuss cardiac tamponade including: Etiologic factors, clinical presentation, hemodynamic and diagnostic findings, and patient management strategies.

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CCRN Review: Carotid Stenosis

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Episode #20 This episode discusses the identification and managent of a patient with Carotid Stenosis.

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CCRN Review: Peripheral Arterial Disease

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Episode #19 In this episode, we will discuss the etiologies and physical assessment findings in acute peripheral arterial disease. Patient management strategies will also be discussed.

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CCRN Review: Cardiomyopathy

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0500

#018 In this episode we will discuss the etiologies, patient presentation, and treatment modalities for the three types of cardiomyopathy including:

Dilated
Obstructive
Restrictive

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CCRN Review: Valvular Heart Disease

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

#017 In this episode we will discuss commonly encountered cardiac valve disorders including:

Mitral Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Mitral Stenosis
Aortic Regurgitation

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CCRN Review: Hypertensive Crisis

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

#016 In this episode, we will be discussing care of the patient that presents with Hypertensive Emergency including:
Etiologies
Signs/Symptoms
Drug Therapy Options

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CCRN Review: Pacemaker Pearls

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

#015 In this episode we will discuss the most common pacemaker concepts seen on the CCRN Exam including:

Pacemaker malfunctions: Identification, causes and trouble shooting
Pacemakers in special situations such as codes and surgery
Biventricular Pacing

CCRN Review: Heart Failure

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Episode #014 In this episode we will be discussing the critcally ill patient with heart failure including:

Etiology
Pathophysiology
Clinical Presentation
Treatment

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CCRN Review: Acute Coronary Syndrome Part II

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Episode #013 This episode is an extension of ACS Part One and focuses on Diagnostics, Drug Therapy and Complications.

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CCRN Review: Acute Coronary Syndrome Part I

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500

#012 In this epidode (the first of two parts), we will be discussing acute coronary syndromes including:

Pathogenesis of Coronary Artery Disease
Unstable Angina, Non-ST Elevation MI & ST-Elevation MI
Patient Presentation
Risk Factors
ECG Findings
Correlation of ECG findings with wall involved and corresponding conduction system disturbances

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CCRN Review: Cardiovascular Assessment

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Episode 011 In this episode, we will review the components of cardiovascular assessment.

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CCRN Review: Critical Care Infusions

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500

#010 This episodes discusses commonly used Critical Care Infusions including:

Vasopressors
Inotropes
Vasodilators
Antihypertensives

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CCRN Review: Using Hemodynamic Values in Clinical Decision Making

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0600

#009 In this episode, we will apply concepts learned in Episodes 007 and 008 to a variety of critical care conditions

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CCRN Review: Hemodynamic Monitoring Waveforms, Trouble Shooting and Complications

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0600

#008 In this episode, we will be discussing:

What 'a' and 'v' waves are and what they reflect
Why you need to know about 'a' and 'v' waves
How to troubleshoot common monitoring problems (such as catheter fling)
Complications associated with a pulmonary artery catheter or intraarterial line

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CCRN Review: Hemodynamics

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0600

#007 This episode reviews hemodynamic parameters, normal and abnormal values, waveforms, and ensuring accuracy in monitoring hemodynamic values

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CCRN Review: Twelve Lead ECG - What's Normal and What's Not

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0600

#006 This episode discusses the following Twelve Lead ECG Topics:

Components of conduction
Lead groupings
Indications for monitoring QT interval
Electrolyte effects on the ECG
Drug effects on the ECG
Ischemia, Injury and Infarct effects on the ECG
Identification of right and left bundle branch block
Identification of right/left atrial enlargement
Identification of right/left ventricular hypertrophy

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CCRN: Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600

#005 In this episode, antiarrhythmic drugs used in the critical care setting will be discussed

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CCRN Review: Cardiac Conduction and Basic Rhythm Interpretation Review

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600

#004 This episode covers the essentials of the Cardiac Conduction System including a review of Basic Rhythm Interpretation.

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CCRN Review: Cardiovascular A & P

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600

#003 This episode reviews Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology

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CCRN Review: Cardiovascular Overview

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600

#002 This episode covers the process for signing up for the CCRN Exam as well as 'testable' topics specific to the Cardiovascular System

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CCRN Review Introduction

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Episode 001 This episode gives you a general layout of the CCRN Review Podcast as well as upcoming plans!

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