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Concurrent C75M377

Hot and Cold: The Spectrum of Heat Emergencies and Hypothermia

Facilitator(s): Kyla Peterson, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, CEN; Sarah L Carlyle, DNP, RN, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
San Diego Conference
Date Wednesday 5/20/2026
Time 2:45PM - 4:00PM PT

Session Summary

The spectrum of temperature-related illnesses is wide and encompasses problems from mild to life-threatening. This session focuses on several patients with severe and complex temperature emergencies requiring fast action, knowledge of effective treatment and skill. Case studies with patient data and outcomes are presented, along with current evidence-based management strategies. Come learn about heat emergencies and hypothermia and better prepare yourself to care for these patients in the future. Your knowledge is applied during the session using interactive audience polling.

Objectives

  • Identify and define heat and hypothermia emergencies on their respective spectrums.
  • Recognize effective treatments for both heat and hypothermia emergencies.
  • Discuss ineffective or inefficient treatments for temperature emergencies.
Topics MultiSystem
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.