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Concurrent C60M401

Life in the Fast Lane: Accelerating Recovery Using a Nurse-Driven Fast-Track Extubation Protocol

Facilitator(s): Oksana Sydorenko; Joseph Covey, RN; Victoria Patino, RN, BSN; Cory Thomas, RN, BSN

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
San Diego Conference
Date Tuesday 5/19/2026
Time 4:30PM - 5:30PM PT

Session Summary

In this session, attendees learn the importance of prioritizing extubating the postsurgical cardiovascular patient as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so. Research shows extubation within the 6-hour postoperative timeframe improves patient outcomes and results in less time spent in the ICU. This protocol, education and implementation is available for adoption in all surgical ICUs to improve patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Objectives

  • Review literature on nurse-driven fast track protocols and patient outcomes.
  • Identify key components used to develop and implement nurse-driven extubation protocols.
  • Define outcomes and challenges with implementing nurse-driven extubation protocols.
Topics Pulmonary
Population Adult
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.