Contact Hours 2.50
CERP A 2.50
Pharmacology Hours 2.50
Expires Dec 31, 2025
Topics: MultiSystem, Pharmacology, Sepsis
Population: Pediatric
Role: APRN
Member: Free
NonMember: $25.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Sepsis remains a leading cause of pediatric mortality. This advance-level pharmacology session focuses on five common pediatric infections: pneumonia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, appendicitis, and soft tissue infections. Principles of antibiotic prescribing and patient monitoring are discussed for each. Clinical practice guidelines and recent relevant research studies are reviewed.Objectives
- Identify indications for antibiotic therapy for pneumonia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, cellulitis and appendicitis.
- Discuss selection of antibiotics based on diagnosis, presentation and risk factors.
- Describe appropriate monitoring and indications for escalation and de-escalation of antibiotics.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
AccreditationAmerican 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
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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 PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.