Session Summary
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but rapidly fatal condition that demands swift recognition and intervention. This dynamic session immerses attendees in real-world cases where early identification and critical decision-making determine survival. Participants explore the subtle warning signs of TSS, advanced management strategies, including the use of new vasopressors, and the unique challenges of transport from resource-limited facilities. This session equips nurses with the knowledge and confidence to act decisively in high-stakes situations.
Objectives
- Describe the pathophysiology of TSS and its impact on organ systems, leading to rapid deterioration.
- Identify the early signs and symptoms of TSS to facilitate timely intervention in prehospital and critical care settings.
- Explain evidence-based management strategies, including fluid resuscitation, vasopressor support and ventilatory interventions.
Topics
MultiSystem, Infectious Disease
Population
Adult
Role
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.