Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: An Ongoing Challenge in 2022

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Determining whether a child is the victim of abuse can be challenging. Nurses need a level of suspicion to identify patterns of injury suggesting 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 optimizes 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, 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 1.10 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.