Sugar-Coated Disaster: Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This session covers the rudiments of identifying and treating diabetic ketoacidosis in the pediatric population. Central tenets of patient evaluation, electrolyte stabilization, fluid administration and insulin replacement are reviewed at an intermediate level. Normal glucose metabolism is discussed along with hormonal derangements that perpetuate ketoacidosis. The complication of cerebral edema is also explored. A case study is included to highlight key priorities of patient management.

Objectives

Compare and contrast normal glucose metabolism with the metabolic derangements which result from a lack of insulin in diabetes mellitus.
Identify the clinical manifestations and lab findings that distinguish DKA from other common pediatric endocrine disorders.
Verbalize signs and symptoms of cerebral edema and list treatment strategies that minimize the risk of its occurrence.

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 {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

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.