Running Hot and Cold: Thermoregulation in the Pediatric ICU

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

A case study approach is used to apply principles of thermoregulation to pediatric patients admitted to acute and critical care units. We discuss thermoregulation pathophysiology in the population, as well as valid temperature assessment and measurement. Management of patients experiencing temperature disturbances resulting from illness and/or injury are discussed using evidence-based team interventions which support thermoregulation, body temperature normalization and physiologic stability.

Objectives

Discuss the pathophysiology of thermoregulation in the pediatric patient.
Identify valid, evidence-based principles of temperature measurement in the pediatric patient.
Summarize evidence-based interventions for pediatric patients with impaired thermoregulation including targeted temperature management.

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.