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Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support Self-Study

Equip clinicians to recognize critical illness and initiate care for critically ill pediatric patients.

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    This page is intended for those interested in self-study                        

Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) trains nonintensivists to recognize critical illness and initiate care for the critically ill pediatric patient and is recommended for any healthcare professional who may encounter a critically ill or injured pediatric patient.

The course addresses fundamental management principles for the first 24 hours of post-resuscitation management of the critically ill pediatric patient or until transfer or appropriate critical care consultation can be arranged.

PFCCS provides a relaxed learning experience with access to online, interactive didactic sessions, pre- and posttests, and complementary textbook or eBook. The textbook and eBook are also available for individual purchase.

Twenty-one interactive learning modules with corresponding textbook chapters are included in PFCCS.

  • Acute Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation
  • Cardiovascular Evaluation and Pediatric Shock
  • Fluids, Electrolytes, and Metabolic Disorders
  • Pediatric Neurologic Emergencies
  • Postoperative Management
  • Sedation, Analgesia, and Neuromuscular Blockade
  • Acute Infections
  • Abusive Trauma in Children
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Acute Upper and Lower Airway Disease
  • Airway Management
  • Assessment of the Critically Ill Child
  • Critical Care Managment of the Child with Congenital Heart Disease
  • Management of the Poisoned Child and Adolescent
  • Oncologic and Hematologic Emergencies
  • Noninvasive and Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
  • Pediatric Burn Injury
  • Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Pediatric Emergency Preparedness
  • Transport of the Critically Ill Child
  • Trauma Injuries in Children

PFCCS with eBook

Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) provides a relaxed learning experience with access to the same didactic sessions found in the live version of the PFCCS Third Edition course. Learn at your own pace from the comfort and convenience of your home or office and then assess your knowledge through the use of pre- and posttests.

PFCCS includes interactive learning modules and the PFCCS eBook (English), which is an excellent desktop reference.

Non-Member Price: $275.00
Associate Price: $260.00
Professional Price: $235.00
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PFCCS with Print Book

Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) provides a relaxed learning experience with access to the same didactic sessions found in the live version of the PFCCS Third Edition course. Learn at your own pace from the comfort and convenience of your home or office and then assess your knowledge through the use of pre- and posttests.

PFCCS includes interactive learning modules and the PFCCS textbook (English), which is an excellent desktop reference. The textbook will be automatically shipped shortly after registration is complete.

Non-Member Price: $275.00
Associate Price: $260.00
Professional Price: $235.00
Select Price: $220.00

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Pediatric Critical Care Support, 3rd Edition, eBook

Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support, Third Edition, is a valuable resource for any healthcare practitioner who treats critically ill or injured infants and children, particularly in hospitals that operate a pediatric/adult swing unit or that do not have a pediatric ICU. This edition has been updated to reflect current practices and offers essential information throughout its 21 chapters and 15 appendices. This listing is for single book orders only. Licensed institutions are provided special, lower pricing and efficient shipping for bulk purchases of the books. Please contact the Licensing Team with any questions at +1 847 827-6869 or via e-mail at fccs@sccm.org.

Non-Member Price: $95.00
Associate Price: $90.00
Professional Price: $80.00
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Pediatric Critical Care Support, 3rd Edition, Print

Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support, Third Edition, is a valuable resource for any healthcare practitioner who treats critically ill or injured infants and children, particularly in hospitals that operate a pediatric/adult swing unit or that do not have a pediatric ICU. This edition has been updated to reflect current practices and offers essential information throughout its 21 chapters and 15 appendices. This listing is for single book orders only. Licensed institutions are provided special, lower pricing and efficient shipping for bulk purchases of the books. Please contact the Licensing Team with any questions at +1 847 827-6869 or via email at fccs@sccm.org.

Non-Member Price: $95.00
Associate Price: $90.00
Professional Price: $80.00
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PFCCS + Obstetrics eBook Bundle

Gain a comprehensive understanding of providing critical care to pregnant patients and pediatric patients. The bundle includes the Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support and Fundamental Critical Care Support: Obstetrics ebooks.

Non-Member Price: $155.00
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Professional Price: $130.00
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PFCCS + Obstetrics Book Bundle

Gain a comprehensive understanding of providing critical care to pregnant patients and pediatric patients. The bundle includes the Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support and Fundamental Critical Care Support: Obstetrics print books.

Non-Member Price: $155.00
Associate Price: $145.00
Professional Price: $130.00
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PFCCS, Third Edition, eBook, Spanish

El Fundamentos de cuidados críticos en soporte inicial pediátrico, tercera edición, es un recurso valioso para cualquier profesional sanitario que atienda a lactantes y niños gravemente enfermos o lesionados, particularmente en hospitales que operan una unidad de enfermos clínicos pediátricos y adultos o que no cuentan con una UCI pediátrica. Esta edición ha sido actualizada para dar cuenta de las prácticas actuales y ofrece información indispensable en sus 21 capítulos y 15 apéndices. Esta lista es solo para pedidos de un solo libro. A las instituciones autorizadas se les ofrecerán precios especiales y más económicos por compras del libro al por mayor. Si tiene alguna inquietud, comuníquese con el equipo de Relaciones Institucionales al +1847827-6869 o por correo electrónico a fccs@sccm.org.

Non-Member Price: $95.00
Associate Price: $90.00
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PFCCS, Third Edition, Print Book, Spanish

El Fundamentos de cuidados críticos en soporte inicial pediátrico, tercera edición, es un recurso valioso para cualquier profesional sanitario que atienda a lactantes y niños gravemente enfermos o lesionados, particularmente en hospitales que operan una unidad de enfermos clínicos pediátricos y adultos o que no cuentan con una UCI pediátrica. Esta edición ha sido actualizada para dar cuenta de las prácticas actuales y ofrece información indispensable en sus 21 capítulos y 15 apéndices. Esta lista es solo para pedidos de un solo libro. A las instituciones autorizadas se les ofrecerán precios especiales y más económicos, así como un envío eficiente por compras del libro al por mayor. Si tiene alguna inquietud, comuníquese con el equipo de Relaciones Institucionales al +1847827-6869 o por correo electrónico a fccs@sccm.org.

Non-Member Price: $95.00
Associate Price: $90.00
Professional Price: $80.00
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