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Concurrent C60M276

Dump Trucks and Deterioration: A Fresh Look at Pediatric Shock

Facilitator(s): Jennifer E Hayes, MSN, PNP, RN, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
San Diego Conference
Date Tuesday 5/19/2026
Time 9:00AM - 10:00AM PT

Session Summary

Pediatric patients are masters of compensation – until they aren’t, making early shock recognition a challenge. This session is for those looking to grow their knowledge and skills in identifying and treating pediatric shock. Complex physiology is simplified, and an interactive activity brings oxygen delivery and shock to life. Simple visuals will allow participants to explore how children compensate, early warning signs, and how to intervene before it is too late. Come build your confidence in pediatric shock – and have fun doing so!

Objectives

  • Explain the subtle, yet critical early warning signs of pediatric shock, covering vital signs, assessment, and lab findings.
  • Describe the differences between compensated and decompensated shock and discuss necessary interventions to prevent progression.
  • Apply the oxygen delivery model to understand the physiological changes associated with the various types of pediatric shock.
Topics Hemodynamics
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.