Session Summary
This session addresses the complexities of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) in acutely ill patients, focusing on specialty populations like young adults, the elderly and pregnant patients. We explore pathophysiology masked by coexisting conditions; review pharmacological interventions, including benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, GABA analogues, anesthetics, alpha-2 adrenergic agonists, beta-adrenergic antagonists and nonpharmacological therapies; and discuss tailored treatments for these populations. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration and the APRN’s role in implementing evidence-based strategies, improving outcomes and enhancing nursing practice. Pharmacology content = 75%
Objectives
- Identify specific characteristics of AWS that may be masked by pharmacological interventions in critically ill patients.
- Analyze pathophysiology of AWS and the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to impact patient outcomes.
- Outline common pitfalls in acute care that can lead to challenges in managing specialty populations with alcohol withdrawal.
Topics
MultiSystem, Pharmacology
Population
Adult
Role
APRN, Staff
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Successful Completion
Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
Accreditation
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.
Disclosure
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.
Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.
Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.
Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.
Refund Policy
Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.