What's Killing My Patient: Toxic Shock in the ICU

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Although often thought of as an illness of the past, toxic shock syndrome remains a rare but deadly pathology today. Timely recognition and treatment is a priority. During this intermediate level session we discuss the presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with toxic shock syndrome though a series of case studies meant to stimulate curiosity and engage your critical thinking in these atypical patient presentations.

Objectives

Identify bacterial agents most commonly implicated in development of toxic shock syndrome.
Analyze case studies to identify the most likely etiologies of toxic shock syndrome in select patients.
Outline anticipated diagnostics and plans of treatment to restore health in patients suffering from toxic shock syndrome.

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 1.00 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.