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Concurrent C60M251

Pediatric Drowning: ICU Management Principles

Facilitator(s): Kimberly L DiMaria, DNP, CPNP-AC,CCRN

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
San Diego Conference
Date Monday 5/18/2026
Time 4:30PM - 5:30PM PT

Session Summary

Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children 1-4 years old in the U.S. Its frequency, coupled with its high morbidity and mortality, makes understanding its management an essential part of any PICU nurse's knowledge base. This session reviews the pathophysiology of drowning-related injury and the effects on every organ system, specifically the sequelae of prolonged hypoxia. Learners leave this session with a better understanding of how to manage ARDS, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and additional complications of drowning.

Objectives

  • Discuss the sequence of drowning events and the pathogenesis of drowning-related injuries.
  • Explain the impact of hypoxia on relevant organ systems.
  • Describe current ICU management principles for drowning victims.
Topics MultiSystem
Population Pediatric
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

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.