Book 31 · Survival Series

Survival Skills & Professional Practice

Each ICU Word document below opens as a protected one-section-at-a-time reader.

33 modules

Module	Document	Sections	Open
M1SBAR Handoff Communication Bedside Report ISBARsurvival_00001_icu_survival_icu-survival-sbar-handoff-communication-bedside-report-isbar-i-pass-bat-sign-out-incoming-nurse-ssituation-bbackground-aassessment-rrecommendation-warm-handoff-cold-handoff_v5.docx36 sectionsOpen reader
M2Calling Providers When How What Tosurvival_00002_icu_survival_icu-survival-calling-providers-when-how-what-to-say-pages-rapid-response-chain-of-command-escalation-attendings-residents-fellows-after-hours-night-shift-vague-acute-changes_v5.docx37 sectionsOpen reader
M3Conflict With Physicians De Escalation Advocacysurvival_00003_icu_survival_icu-survival-conflict-with-physicians-de-escalation-advocacy-chain-of-command-stay-curious-cus-words-desc-script-incident-report-incivility-bullying-difficult-personalities-attending-resident_v5.docx41 sectionsOpen reader
M4Bedside Report Multidisciplinary Rounds Presentation Mdrsurvival_00004_icu_survival_icu-survival-bedside-report-multidisciplinary-rounds-presentation-mdr-walkrounds-family-centered-rounds-attending-fellow-resident-nurse-pharmacist-rt-pt-ot-sw-case-manager-systems-presentation_v5.docx38 sectionsOpen reader
M5Charting Efficiency Documentation Strategy Real Timesurvival_00005_icu_survival_icu-survival-charting-efficiency-documentation-strategy-real-time-charting-batched-charting-narrative-notes-flowsheet-iv-line-care-restraint-q2-skin-pain-sedation-cam-icu-i-os-event-notes_v5.docx40 sectionsOpen reader
M6Time Management Two Patient ICU Assignmentsurvival_00006_icu_survival_icu-survival-time-management-two-patient-icu-assignment-shift-planning-priority-matrix-hourly-rounding-task-batching-clustering-care-uninterrupted-time-charting-windows-handling-interruptions-meal-breaks-meds-due_v5.docx40 sectionsOpen reader
M7Difficult Family Conversations Active Listening Warmsurvival_00007_icu_survival_icu-survival-difficult-family-conversations-active-listening-warm-handoff-spikes-protocol-shared-decision-making-prognosis-bad-news-uncertainty-cultural-competency-language-line-interpreter-empathic-presence-silence_v5.docx46 sectionsOpen reader
M8Family In Crisis Acute Escalation Angersurvival_00008_icu_survival_icu-survival-family-in-crisis-acute-escalation-anger-grief-withdrawal-of-care-de-escalation-violence-prevention-mental-health-crisis-trauma-informed-care-ethics-consultation-palliative-care_v5.docx46 sectionsOpen reader
M9Debriefing After A Death Postmortem Caresurvival_00009_icu_survival_icu-survival-debriefing-after-a-death-postmortem-care-pronouncement-family-presence-time-of-death-organ-donation-cisd-clinical-incident-stress-debriefing-team-debrief-self-care_v5.docx50 sectionsOpen reader
M10IV Start Peripheral PIV Technique Troubleshootingsurvival_00010_icu_survival_icu-survival-iv-start-peripheral-piv-technique-troubleshooting-vein-selection-tourniquet-angle-insertion-flashback-advancement-securement-tegaderm-cleaning-chlorhexidine-skin-prep-infection-prevention-pain-management_v5.docx56 sectionsOpen reader
M11Foley Insertion Sterile Technique CAUTI Preventionsurvival_00011_icu_survival_icu-survival-foley-insertion-sterile-technique-cauti-prevention-male-female-anatomy-balloon-inflation-difficult-insertion-troubleshooting_v5.docx47 sectionsOpen reader
M12NG Tube Placement Orogastric Nasogastric Insertionsurvival_00012_icu_survival_icu-survival-ng-tube-placement-orogastric-nasogastric-insertion-technique-placement-verification-xray-confirmation-complications-aspiration-prevention_v5.docx49 sectionsOpen reader
M13Suctioning Open Closed Oral Nasal Endotrachealsurvival_00013_icu_survival_icu-survival-suctioning-open-closed-oral-nasal-endotracheal-technique-vap-prevention-sterile-yankauer-catheter-size-pressure-duration-hyperoxygenation_v5.docx58 sectionsOpen reader
M14Arterial Line Dressing Change Sterile Techniquesurvival_00014_icu_survival_icu-survival-arterial-line-dressing-change-sterile-technique-chg-cleaning-radial-femoral-clabsi-prevention-securement-tegaderm-troubleshooting-dampened-waveform_v5.docx51 sectionsOpen reader
M15Central Line Dressing Change Chg Cleaningsurvival_00015_icu_survival_icu-survival-central-line-dressing-change-chg-cleaning-clabsi-prevention-sterile-technique-biopatch-two-person-internal-jugular-subclavian-femoral-picc-daily-bath-scrub-the-hub_v5.docx48 sectionsOpen reader
M16Patient Repositioning Multiple Lines Q2h Turnsurvival_00016_icu_survival_icu-survival-patient-repositioning-multiple-lines-q2h-turn-prone-positioning-skin-integrity-line-management-ett-securement-team-coordination-prevention-extubation-dislodgement_v5.docx55 sectionsOpen reader
M17Patient Transfer Ct Mri Or Intrahospitalsurvival_00017_icu_survival_icu-survival-patient-transfer-ct-mri-or-intrahospital-transport-checklist-portable-ventilator-monitor-emergency-meds-airway-bag-team-coordination_v5.docx49 sectionsOpen reader
M18Primary Survey Initial ICU Assessment ABCDEsurvival_00018_icu_survival_icu-survival-primary-survey-initial-icu-assessment-abcde-head-to-toe-systems-review-vital-signs-trends-line-inventory-iv-meds-baseline-neurological-cardiovascular-respiratory_v5.docx66 sectionsOpen reader
M19Neurologic Check Technique GCS Pupils Motorsurvival_00019_icu_survival_icu-survival-neurologic-check-technique-gcs-pupils-motor-rass-cam-icu-icp-cpp-pupillometer-orientation-cranial-nerves-coma-exam_v5.docx49 sectionsOpen reader
M20Restraints Application Documentation Soft Wrist Mittssurvival_00020_icu_survival_icu-survival-restraints-application-documentation-soft-wrist-mitts-vest-violent-non-violent-cms-joint-commission-q2h-assessment-least-restrictive-alternatives_v5.docx54 sectionsOpen reader
M21Defibrillator PAD Placement Mock Code Aclssurvival_00021_icu_survival_icu-survival-defibrillator-pad-placement-mock-code-acls-bls-code-roles-cpr-quality-shock-able-rhythms-medications-recorder-team-dynamics_v5.docx55 sectionsOpen reader
M22Oral Care Ventilated Patient VAP Preventionsurvival_00022_icu_survival_icu-survival-oral-care-ventilated-patient-vap-prevention-chlorhexidine-tooth-brushing-suctioning-subglottic-cuff-pressure-bundle_v5.docx49 sectionsOpen reader
M23Bath Skin Care ICU Patient Chgsurvival_00023_icu_survival_icu-survival-bath-skin-care-icu-patient-chg-daily-bath-perineal-care-line-protection-skin-assessment-moisturizer-pressure-injury-prevention_v5.docx53 sectionsOpen reader
M24Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle Braden Q2hsurvival_00024_icu_survival_icu-survival-pressure-injury-prevention-bundle-braden-q2h-turn-pressure-relieving-surface-heel-offloading-nutrition-moisture-medical-device-related_v5.docx56 sectionsOpen reader
M25Wound Care Dressing Selection Basics Typessurvival_00025_icu_survival_icu-survival-wound-care-dressing-selection-basics-types-cleansing-debridement-moisture-balance-hydrocolloid-foam-alginate-negative-pressure-wound-vac-consult_v5.docx64 sectionsOpen reader
M26Code Brown Mass Casualty Disaster Responsesurvival_00026_icu_survival_icu-survival-code-brown-mass-casualty-disaster-response-hics-triage-surge-capacity-decontamination-pediatric-trauma-evacuation_v5.docx64 sectionsOpen reader
M27Float Pool Unfamiliar Unit Orientation Scopesurvival_00027_icu_survival_icu-survival-float-pool-unfamiliar-unit-orientation-scope-of-practice-equipment-charge-resource-nurse-charting-system-supplies-asking-for-help_v5.docx54 sectionsOpen reader
M28Night Shift Sleep Hygiene Circadian Rhythmsurvival_00028_icu_survival_icu-survival-night-shift-sleep-hygiene-circadian-rhythm-fatigue-management-shift-rotation-caffeine-bright-light-nutrition-driving-home-safety_v5.docx57 sectionsOpen reader
M29Preceptor New Nurse Dynamics Orientation Bridgingsurvival_00029_icu_survival_icu-survival-preceptor-new-nurse-dynamics-orientation-bridging-novice-competent-feedback-graduated-autonomy-relationship-coaching-conflict-personality-mismatch_v5.docx72 sectionsOpen reader
M30Burnout Prevention Self Care Maslach Emotionalsurvival_00030_icu_survival_icu-survival-burnout-prevention-self-care-maslach-emotional-exhaustion-depersonalization-personal-accomplishment-warning-signs-resilience-eap-peer-support-boundaries_v5.docx91 sectionsOpen reader
M31Workplace Violence Response Prevention De Escalationsurvival_00031_icu_survival_icu-survival-workplace-violence-response-prevention-de-escalation-active-shooter-patient-family-aggression-trauma-informed-reporting-osha-joint-commission_v5.docx77 sectionsOpen reader
M32End Of Shift Handoff Night Shiftsurvival_00032_icu_survival_icu-survival-end-of-shift-handoff-night-shift-sbar-bedside-report-priorities-shift-summary-tasks-pending-medications-due-anticipatory-guidance-questions_v5.docx42 sectionsOpen reader
M33Float To ICU From Med Surgsurvival_00033_icu_survival_icu-survival-float-to-icu-from-med-surg-acuity-scope-of-practice-equipment-vents-multiple-drips-hemodynamics-icp-evd-crrt-ecmo-charge-mentor-cross-training_v5.docx72 sectionsOpen reader

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