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Concurrent V60M214

Unlocking the Pressor Puzzle: Tailoring Therapy for Shock States

Facilitator(s): Cynthia A Goodrich, RN, MS, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
San Diego Conference
Date Monday 5/18/2026
Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
Virtual Conference
Date Monday 6/15/2026
Time 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM PT
Live Q & A

Session Summary

Shock states pose a significant challenge in critical care, requiring timely and effective intervention to restore hemodynamic stability. This session explores the optimal use of vasoactive drugs in managing shock states, including a comprehensive examination of pharmacodynamics, receptor-specific actions, dosing, timing, clinical application and safety considerations. It highlights emerging therapies and future trends, offering critical care nurses an advanced understanding of both established agents and innovative vasopressors in development.

Objectives

  • Explain adrenergic receptor physiology, including alpha and beta receptors.
  • Discuss clinical indications, dosing strategies and safety considerations for commonly used and emerging vasoactive agents.
  • Apply evidence-based strategies to scenarios using case studies to enhance the selection and administration of vasoactive drugs.
Topics Pharmacology, Hemodynamics
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.