Acute Renal Failure and Mechanical Ventilation: Reality or Myth?

Caroline C. Broden, RN, MS, ACNP, CCNS, CCRN

Learning Objectives - At the completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

Objective 1:	Understand the pathophysiology of acute renal failure
Objective 2:	Describe the systemic effects of mechanical ventilation
Objective 3:	Recognize how mechanical ventilation may contribute to the pathogenesis of acute renal failure

Program Title and Description

Acute Renal Failure and Mechanical Ventilation: Reality or Myth?

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