Sickle Cell Disease and Care Considerations for the Acute and Critically Ill

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This comprehensive review provides a foundation to prepare you to assess, identify treatments for and prevent further complications in acute and critically ill patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). We review mild-to-moderate complications such as acute pain crisis which are treated in an acute care unit, as well as more severe complications related to emboli that often require intensive care. Barriers to access to care and the importance of nursing advocacy are discussed.

Objectives

Review pathophysiology, assessment and pharmacotherapy pertinent to sickle cell disease.
Research evidence-based guidelines, including health maintenance and managing acute and chronic complications.
Identify the healthcare disparities those living with SCD may experience.

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.