APP Care Considerations for the Critically Ill Bariatric Patient: Updates in Best Practices

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This dynamic, advanced session describes the complexity and intricacies of care for the bariatric patient (BMI>30) in high-acuity ICU or PCUs. Current evidence for bariatric care is highlighted for the APP, including evidence-based pharmacology, nutrition management, best practices for mobility, airway management and hemodynamic monitoring. Attendees learn about how care for this specific patient population can influence multimorbidity, length of stay and critical care outcomes.

Objectives

Identify key concepts in the care management of the bariatric critically ill patient.
Evaluate pharmacology and nutrition best-practice considerations for bariatric patients.
Analyze evidence-based practice for bariatric patients in high-acuity care: mobility, wound care, and multimorbidity.

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.