Article ACC233451
Author(s): Brittany Tyree, PharmD, Czarina Bock, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, CACP
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CERP A 1.00
Pharmacology Hours 1.00
Expires Jan 01, 2026
Topics: Medication Management
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Intravenous fluids are the most commonly administered medications in critically ill adults. Like all medications, intravenous fluids should be administered for an appropriate indication and duration with consideration for adverse effects. Intravenous fluids are used inappropriately in approximately 20% of patients, increasing the risk of fluid overload. Detrimental consequences of fluid overload include organ dysfunction, longer hospital stay, and increased risk of mortality. This article reviews the evidence related to intravenous fluid administration and defines the core concepts of fluid stewardship in the critical care setting.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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