Beat the Clock: Early Identification, Management and Nursing Practice for Cardiogenic Shock

Session Summary

Cardiac intensive care nurses play a crucial role in the early identification of patients with cardiogenic shock. They apply their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and the management of temporary circulatory support to treat patients experiencing cardiogenic shock. Recognizing refractory cardiogenic shock triggers the multidisciplinary shock team to escalate care to temporary circulatory support, bridging to recovery, heart transplant or palliative care.

Objectives

Describe the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of cardiogenic shock.
Identify the first-line pharmacologic therapies used in the management of cardiogenic shock and their mechanism of action.
Compare the indications, functions and nursing considerations for mechanical circulatory support devices.

Topics Cardiovascular

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 1.25 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.