Monitoring and Management of Intra-abdominal Pressure in Critically Ill Children

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Although the prevalence and incidence of Intra-abdominal Hypertension (IAH) in critically ill children are considerable, routine IAP measurement in all children admitted to the PICU is currently rare. This comprehensive review systematically describes how to monitor IAP in pediatric patients and provides a specific and feasible method for IAP monitoring in daily clinical practice.

Objectives

Describe how to perform intra-abdominal pressure monitoring in critically ill children, including measurement techniques, monitoring, and management.
Provide reference for the development of standardized intra-abdominal pressure monitoring scheme or process in the pediatric intensive care unit.
Improve medical staff’s knowledge of intra-abdominal pressure monitoring to promote the accuracy of intra-abdominal pressure measurement.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. 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.

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.

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.

AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.