Susan Yeager's guest appearances

Susan Yeager

Critical Care Nursing

All About Aggies

Debbie Reed

Michelle Kelly

John Marshall

Dustin Anderson

Mike Ackerman

Simon Finfer

Frances Lin

Lisa Soltis

Kathleen Vollman

Leanne Aitken

Nicole Kupchik

David Waters

Anne Alexandrov

Stijn Blot

Andrea Marshall

OwlTail

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a major cause of morbidity and mortality around the world.  The rapid diagnosis and treatment of the underlying source are paramount to ensuring optimal patient outcomes.  This lecture will overview the pathophysiology, risk factors, and immediate diagnostic/treatment priorities when caring for these patients.  Utilizing case studies, a review of possible sequelae with pre-emptive and reactive medical interventions will occur.  

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a major cause of morbidity and mortality around the world.  The rapid diagnosis and treatment of the underlying source are paramount to ensuring optimal patient outcomes.  This lecture will overview the pathophysiology, risk factors, and immediate diagnostic/treatment priorities when caring for these patients.  Utilizing case studies, a review of possible sequelae with pre-emptive and reactive medical interventions will occur.

Susan Yeager: "Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: the hanging chicken sign"

Art and Humanities Division Chair Susan Yeager!

Practical evaluation and evidence-based management techniques for increased intracranial hypertension will be the focus of this lecture. Whether the neurologic system strikes fear in your heart or if you would describe yourself as a "neuro nerd", this lecture will have something for you! Pathophysiology of cerebral edema will lay the foundation for why increased intracranial pressure might occur. Building upon that groundwork, herniation syndromes, and exam findings will be reviewed, along with noninvasive exam techniques/technology which will enable early, bedside identification of increased intracranial pressure (IICP). Moving beyond a basic neurologic exam, advanced brain pressure, perfusion, and oxygenation technology will be described along with a review of guidelines to indicate the application of device implementation. With examination strategies reviewed, evidence-based practice guidelines will be utilized to support tier 1-5 intervention/management strategies. This information-filled lecture will leave the learner with the knowledge that can be applied at the bedside or support protocol development to enhance care outcomes in the malignant intracranial hypertensive patient.

Practical evaluation and evidence-based management techniques for increased intracranial hypertension will be the focus of this lecture. Whether the neurologic system strikes fear in your heart or if you would describe yourself as a "neuro nerd", this lecture will have something for you! Pathophysiology of cerebral edema will lay the foundation for why increased intracranial pressure might occur. Building upon that groundwork, herniation syndromes, and exam findings will be reviewed, along with noninvasive exam techniques/technology which will enable early, bedside identification of increased intracranial pressure (IICP). Moving beyond a basic neurologic exam, advanced brain pressure, perfusion, and oxygenation technology will be described along with a review of guidelines to indicate the application of device implementation. With examination strategies reviewed, evidence-based practice guidelines will be utilized to support tier 1-5 intervention/management strategies. This information-filled lecture will leave the learner with the knowledge that can be applied at the bedside or support protocol development to enhance care outcomes in the malignant intracranial hypertensive patient.

Susan Yeager: "Intra-Cranial Pressure: Concepts and Management"

Susan provides a comprehensive review of traumatic brain injury.  Injury identification, with associated evidence-based treatment strategies, will provide learners with practical tools to support patient care.  The lecture will begin with a review of the mechanism of injury and primary and secondary trauma assessments.  Following this, an overview of primary brain injury will occur where associated CT scan imaging will be utilized to enhance participant learning. Pathophysiology of secondary brain injury will be provided followed by strategies to minimize its sequelae. Brain herniation syndromes, intracranial pressure evaluation, and management techniques will be presented along with miscellaneous items such as deep vein thrombosis, feeding, and temperature management strategies to support optimal TBI patient outcomes.  Throughout the course, evidenced-based, nursing treatment strategies will be provided to support rapid identification and practical care management that can be applied in global care settings. 

Susan provides a comprehensive review of traumatic brain injury.  Injury identification, with associated evidence-based treatment strategies, will provide learners with practical tools to support patient care.  The lecture will begin with a review of the mechanism of injury and primary and secondary trauma assessments.  Following this, an overview of primary brain injury will occur where associated CT scan imaging will be utilized to enhance participant learning. Pathophysiology of secondary brain injury will be provided followed by strategies to minimize its sequelae. Brain herniation syndromes, intracranial pressure evaluation, and management techniques will be presented along with miscellaneous items such as deep vein thrombosis, feeding, and temperature management strategies to support optimal TBI patient outcomes.  Throughout the course, evidenced-based, nursing treatment strategies will be provided to support rapid identification and practical care management that can be applied in global care settings.

Susan Yeager: Brain Trauma Management - knock some sense into it!