Dangerous Tachycardias

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Kimberlie Biever, MS, RN, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN Related seminars and products

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Kimberlie Biever, MS, RN, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN, is an executive leader with a demonstrated history of critical care nursing in the military healthcare industry. She is a strong professional with a master’s degree focused on strategic studies from United States Army War College, a master’s degree from University of Maryland Baltimore as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, and a Master’s Degree also from University of Maryland, Baltimore as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. Additionally, she has a post master’s in teaching and education in healthcare professions and in hospital administration. She currently practices as a Nurse Practitioner in urgent care and as a visiting professor for BSN students.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kimberlie Biever has employment relationships with My Urgent Care Clinic-Bergheim and Chamberlain University. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kimberlie Biever is a member of the American Nurses Association, the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

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Objectives

1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the heart, including heart conduction and hemodynamics.
2. Identify clinical manifestations and underlying causes of tachycardias.
3. Differentiate between the types of dangerous tachycardias.
4. Analyze advanced diagnostics techniques and monitoring tools to assess tachycardia.
5. Develop and implement effective management strategies and emergency interventions for managing dangerous tachycardias in a clinical setting.

Outline

Overview of Tachycardia

• Definition and classification of tachycardias
• Pathophysiology of tachycardias
• Epidemiology and risk factors

Types of Dangerous Tachycardias

• Atrial fibrillation and flutter
• Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
• Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF)
• Case studies and clinical examples

Diagnostic Tools and Techniques

• ECG interpretation and advanced monitoring techniques
• Identifying key ECG patterns in dangerous tachycardias
• Use of Holter monitors and event recorders

Treatment Strategies

• Pharmacological interventions (antiarrhythmic drugs, rate control, etc.)
• Non-pharmacological interventions (cardioversion, ablation, etc.)
• Emergency management and resuscitation protocols
• Prevention

Case Discussions and Practical Applications

• Interactive case studies
• Developing individualized care plans

Target Audience

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other Clinicians