Over-the-Counter Killers: Aspirin, Tylenol and Benadryl Ingestions

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This session reviews the general approach to identifying and treating salicylate, acetaminophen and diphenhydramine overdoses in the pediatric population at an intermediate level. Physical assessment and lab findings unique to these ingestions are summarized and high priority interventions with significant potential to optimize patient outcomes are discussed. Case studies are utilized to underscore the most important aspects of patient care.

Objectives

List general assessment and gastric decontamination considerations in cases of suspected pediatric toxic ingestions.
Identify differing patterns of clinical presentation associated with salicylate, acetaminophen, and diphenhydramine ingestions.
Explain care priorities in cases of acetaminophen and salicylate ingestions with regard to serum alkalinization and antidote therapy.

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.