S.T.A.B.L.E. 7th ed., Virtual education 12/1

S.T.A.B.L.E. 7th ed., Virtual Education

S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support.

S.T.A.B.L.E. Foundations course is REQUIRED prior to taking this training. Students must send evidence of completion prior to taking this offering. To purchase and take Foundations (~$54), follow this link: https://bit.ly/CMEfoundations.

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During this course, students will be able to:

• Identify neonates at risk to become hypoglycemic; and initial steps to treat hypoglycemia (i.e., with IV fluids, initial IV therapy and safe use of umbilical lines).
• Describe the normal response to cold stress and at least one of the detrimental effects of hypothermia; list at least one technique to prevent hypothermia; identify appropriate candidates for therapeutic/neuroprotective hypothermia.
• Recognize at least one sign and one cause of neonatal respiratory distress and/or respiratory failure; list the supplies required to assist with endotracheal intubation and securing an ET tube; interpret blood gases and identify at least one appropriate treatment option for an abnormal blood gas.
• List one cause and one treatment for each of the following - hypovolemic, cardiogenic and septic shock; describe at least one abnormal feature of the physical exam that may be indicative of shock.
• List at least one bacterial and/or viral pathogen that may infect the neonate, describe two or more signs of neonatal sepsis, discuss one significant finding on a complete blood count (CBC) for an infant suspected of sepsis; and list at least one antibiotic therapy that could be used to treat a suspected neonatal infection.
• Identify potential emotions that parents might experience when their newborn requires intensive care or transport; and list at least one intervention to support parents during a crisis.
• Identify at least two elements of effective “SBARR” communication; describe one or more ways that simulation training can help to create expert teams; describe how to use the PSSAT (pre-transport stabilization self-assessment tool).

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Who should take S.T.A.B.L.E.:

ANYONE! This course is perfect for clinicians from critical access birth centers to tertiary care centers with NICUs, including RNs, RTs, Transport/EMS, MDs, CNMs, and NPs.

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Teachers:

Deidre Miller, MSN-Ed, RNC-NIC, C-ONQS, C-ELBW, C-NNIC

Lori Falk, BSN

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S.T.A.B.L.E. Foundations course is REQUIRED prior to taking this training. Students must send evidence of completion prior to taking this offering. To purchase and take Foundations (~$54), follow this link: https://bit.ly/CMEfoundations

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Contact hours provided by The Nurses Miller PLLC. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17947, for 7 contact hours.

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Cancelation policy: Licensee Cancellations: 30+ Days Before: Full refund minus $25 fee. 7-30 Days Before: 50% refund. <7 Days Before: No refund (course transfer possible within 1 year). No Show: No refund. Emergencies: Case-by-case with documentation. Provider Cancellations: Course Cancellation: Full refund. Reschedule: Attend new date or full refund. Transfer Registration: Notify 5 days prior to transfer to another person.