Fundamental Critical Care Support

Prepare nonintensivists to manage critically ill patients.

The Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) course provides healthcare professionals, including nonintensivists, with the training to manage critically ill patients for the first 24 hours or until appropriate critical care consultation can be arranged. The course concentrates on adult critical care but also includes separate sections on critical care pregnancy and pediatrics.

Self-Directed FCCS provide a relaxed learning experience with access to online, interactive didactic sessions, pre- and posttests, and complementary textbook. The textbook is also available for individual purchase.

16 learning modules with corresponding book chapters are included in Self-Directed FCCS.

Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient
Airway Management
Cardiopulmonary/Cerebral Resuscitation
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure
Mechanical Ventilation I
Mechanical Ventilation II
Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status
Diagnosis and Management of Shock
Neurologic Support

Basic Trauma and Burn Support
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Therapy Selection
Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances
Special Considerations
Critical Care in Pregnancy
Ethics in Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care in Infants and Children: The Basics

Self-Directed Fundamental Critical Care Support, eBook

Self-Directed Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) provides a relaxed learning experience with access to the same didactic sessions found in the live version of the 6th Edition FCCS 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.

Physicians, nurses, and pharmacists are eligible to receive 6.5 hours of continuing education credit. Respiratory therapists are eligible to receive 6 hours of continuing education credit. Self-Directed FCCS includes 16 interactive learning modules and the FCCS eBook textbook (English), which is an excellent desktop reference.

This version of the FCCS course does not include the skill stations or an FCCS provider certificate.

Non-Member Price: $250.00
Associate Price: $240.00
Professional Price: $215.00
Select Price: $200.00

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Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) - 6th Ed eBook

The Fundamental Critical Care Support, Sixth Edition has been revised and expanded by critical care medicine leaders to reflect the most current guidelines and practices on caring for the critically ill and injured patient. Highlights include 31 case studies presented throughout 16 chapters and 6 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 Institutional Relations team with any questions at +1 847-827-6869 or via e-mail at fccs@sccm.org.

Editors: Keith Killu, MD, FCCM; Babak Sarani, MD, FCCM
Date of Publication: January 2017
ISBN Number: 978-1-620750-46-9
Format: eBook
Edition: Sixth
Pages: 417

Non-Member Price: $85.00
Associate Price: $80.00
Professional Price: $75.00
Select Price: $70.00

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