NTI
Facilitator
Thomas Aaron VanDruff, MS, ACNP-BC
Thomas VanDruff MS, ACNP-BC
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Georgetown University
Facilitator

About Thomas

I am an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience caring for a wide range of acute and critically ill patients in Medical and Surgical intensive care units. I am also an adjunct clinical faculty member for the AG-ACNP/CNS program at Georgetown University.

Sessions

Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Newest Therapies in the Prevention and Management of Thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolic disease poses a significant problem in both acute and critical care. A new generation of medications addresses these issues and has rapidly established itself in standard practice. This presentation describes the pathophysiology of clot formation, briefly reviews traditional tr ...

5/6/2020 11:45 am - 2:15 pm

Rhythm, Rate, Volume, Drugs, Devices: Management of the Critically Ill Patient in Shock

Shock states resulting in hypotension and alterations in cardiovascular performance are a common reason for ICU admission. An understanding of both cardiopulmonary physiology and a complex array of medications and mechanical modalities utilized for support of the patient in shock is vital for this d ...

5/5/2020 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Stabilization and Management of the Critically Ill Patient

Acute deterioration of hospitalized patients resulting in unplanned intensive care admissions, unexpected death and/or cardiac arrests is a high-stakes, high-anxiety situation for APRNs. Early detection of deterioration, followed by timely and accurate intervention and management, limits the negativ ...

5/3/2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Take a Deep Breath: Understanding Mechanical Ventilation from Intubation to Liberation

Clinicians often provide care for patients with acute respiratory failure without truly understanding the indications for intubation and necessity for mechanical ventilation. This presentation provides a systematic review of the process of mechanical ventilation, including indications for intubation ...

5/4/2020 8:00 am - 9:15 am