Cytokine Storm: Critical Care Immunology

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Our bodies are continuously exposed to bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. If they invade the deeper tissues, many of these microbes can lead to serious disease. The immune system is composed of blood leukocytes (white blood cells) and tissue cells originally derived from the leukocytes. We discuss the cytokines implicated in the destruction of antigens, as well as injury to the host.

Objectives

Describe the mediators (cytokines) responsible for the immune inflammatory response.
Identify triggers to the immune inflammatory response.
Explain strategies to improve outcomes in patients with a heightened immune inflammatory response.

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.