What Goes in Should Come Out: Fluid Balance Optimization Strategies

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Fluid therapy remains a resuscitation pillar for patients in shock. Once initial hypotension is corrected with fluid, additional fluid administration may prove detrimental in specific patient conditions. There are evidence-based rationale for specific hemodynamic targets and interventions during the various phases of resuscitation. This intermediate session focuses on the various phases and how best to develop an individualized therapeutic intervention strategy to ensure optimal fluid balance.

Objectives

Explain the pathophysiologic impact of positive and negative fluid balances.
Describe the four conceptual phases in the process of resuscitating a patient in shock.
Choose appropriate individualized interventions per specific phase of fluid resuscitation.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

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

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.