Cyndi Zarbano – Must Know Cardiac and Respiratory Lab Tests – PESI

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Must Know Cardiac and Respiratory Lab Tests
Speaker: Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC
Duration: 1 Hour 22 Minutes
Format: Audio and Video

Description

CKMB? BNP? Troponins? Learn what they all mean and understand why we order them and how they integrate into a comprehensive cardiac assessment. Understand the wherefores and whys of cardiac workup…Time is Muscle! Examine oxygenation, ventilation, acid-base status and more.  No matter the setting you work in you will benefit from gaining understanding through application to case studies. Both Inpatient and Outpatient applications will be addressed along with patient monitoring, and practice guidelines for optimizing therapy.

Speaker

Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in intensive care. She earned her legal nurse consultant training through the Vickie Milazzo Institute in 2008 and has worked on over 200 cases for both plaintiff and defense. Her role has included analyzing medical records, determining merit, assisting with client interviews, attending medical appointments, locating testing experts, completing chronologies, reviewing billing for accuracy, deposition/jury question development, and assisting in court strategy development. She has served as a testifying expert for 16 cases. Cyndi is a renowned national seminar speaker having spoken for numerous companies since 2008, including her own, Clinical Review Consultants. She works for Mayo Clinic in Minnesota continuing her passion for bedside nursing in critical care.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cynthia Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants and has an employment relationship with Mayo Mankato. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Cynthia Zarbano has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Objectives

1. Determine when the Troponin implies a myocardial infarct and what else can cause modest elevation to this cardiac marker.
2. Use the differences between ST elevation and ST depression on the EKG as it relates to cardiac insult.
3. Analyze four abnormal findings on the ABG and common causes of each.
4. Utilize a tool for easy analysis of ABG findings

Outline

• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Components of Cardiac Lab Tests
• BNP and Pro-BNP
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Blood Gases: Arterial and Venous
• Acid/Base Compensation

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Advanced Practice Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Nurse Midwives
• Pharmacists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Dietitians
• Physical Therapists
• Other Healthcare Professionals

Reviews

Leslie Y
“Great explanations and wonderful energy in keeping me focused. “

Deborah G
“Thanks. Your tool for ABGs is very helpful. I hope I will be able to use some of this information in the future.”

Helene V
“excellent program!”

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