Tapping an Underused Reservoir: The Venous Circulation

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

A main determinant of cardiac output is volume, which is influenced by the amount of fluid and venous tone in the venous system. 70% of blood volume resides in the venous circulation. Recruiting volume from an unstressed to stressed state assists in pressure and cardiac output regulation. This session incorporates interactive case simulations targeted for the intermediate level practitioner to illustrate how to recruit an underused volume from an unstressed to stressed ratio for optimal perfusion.

Objectives

Compare and contrast the arterial and venous sides of the circulation.
Explain methods to assess venous pressure, mean systemic filling pressure and volumes.
Apply concepts of stressed and unstressed venous volume in fluid management to daily practice.

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 1.00 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.