Session Summary
Polysubstance abuse disorder (SUD) is a significant issue throughout the world, but especially in the United States. SUD serves as a major risk factor for higher-acuity illness and is associated with poor outcomes. Especially difficult is managing patients' pain, anxiety and potential withdrawal. This session provides advanced content on the impact of SUD on critical illness. Common substance combinations are explored along with the pathophysiologic effects of these substances. Issues with assessment, management (including airway, hemodynamic stabilization, agitation/delirium, and antidotes) are discussed. Ethical and post-ICU considerations are reviewed in the session. Pharmacology content = 50%
Objectives
- Define polysubstance abuse by identifying substance combinations commonly presented in critical care.
- Describe the pathophysiological effects of polysubstance abuse in critically ill patients.
- Analyze the toxidrome findings and the impact on diagnostic and critical care-related challenges.
Topics
Pharmacology, Behavioral/Psychosocial
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.