115: Pediatric Empyema With Erik and Nykole, Critical Care Transport Nurses

This week's case study features a 5-week trauma injury, a critical care transport, and a pediatric patient with a surprise sepsis diagnosis. Critical Care Transport Nurses Erik and Nykole join host Sarah Lorenzini to discuss the complexities of managing a young patient with an unexpected empyema.In this episode, you’ll hear Erik's initial assessment of the patient, how the diagnosis of empyema was ultimately reached, and the actions taken to keep the patient stabilized during transport. They cover important topics like fluid overload in pediatric patients, re-expansion pulmonary edema, and therapeutic presence.Erik and Nykole also share their journey to becoming critical care transport nurses and offer insights on caring for pediatric patients. Listen to this conversation for a behind-the-scenes look at pediatric critical care transport!Topics discussed in this episode:The training required for critical care transport nursingInitial patient assessment and historyWhat led Erik to suspect sepsisThe pathophysiology of re-expansion pulmonary edemaManaging the patient during transportKey lessons from the caseBest practices for pediatric fluid managementSymptoms and treatment of re-expansion pulmonary edemaThe importance of therapeutic presence in pediatric casesMentioned in this episode:Rapid Response Academy LinkWanna check out Rapid Response Academy: The Heart and Science of Caring for the Sick? click this link to learn more: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community