Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Still a Challenge in 2021

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Determining that a child is the victim of abuse can be challenging and nurses need a level of suspicion to identify patterns of injury that suggest abusive trauma, while formulating a management plan and executing interventions during this complex care situation. This intermediate session utilizes a case study approach to identify the manifestations of abusive head trauma, new updated guidelines on traumatic brain injury management and strategies for teamwork that will enhance outcomes.

Objectives

Analyze clinical presentation and common injury patterns associated with pediatric abusive head trauma.
Formulate evidence-based management strategies for victims of abusive head trauma and their families.
Identify strategies to reduce the harm and improve outcomes for the victim of abusive head trauma.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Disclosure

This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) Commission on Accreditation, ANCC Provider Number 0012. AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California State Board of Nursing (CBRN), California Provider number CEP 1036. This activity is approved for 1.26 contact hours.

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.