Reliability of Intrabladder Pressure Measurement in Intensive Care
Melanie Horbal Shuster, PhD, APRN-BC, Tammy Haines, RN, BSN, L. Kathleen Sekula, PhD, APRN-BC, John Kern, PhD, and Jorge A. Vazquez, MD
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Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Describe the importance of establishing reliability of intrabladder pressure (IBP) measurements in critically ill patients.
- Identify the factors that affect IBP measurements.
- Discuss the nursing implications associated with obtaining accurate intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and IBP measurements in critical care patients.
Continuing Education Information
CE ID:
A1019043
Total Contact Hours:
1.00
Pharma Hours:
0.0
Synergy Cat:
A
Test Expires:
7/1/2014
Description
Reliability of Intrabladder Pressure Measurement in Intensive Care
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