Reducing Mortality Through Advanced Ventilator Mechanics

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and asthma are often viewed as two of the most challenging diagnoses to manage on the ventilator. ARDS often leads to refractory hypoxemia, and many clinicians attempt to avoid intubation in asthma patients given its association with ventilation difficulty and prone to cardiac arrest. They are both associated with high mortality; however, there are several mechanical ventilation strategies that have shown to reduce mortality. The presenters review foundational concepts in ARDS and asthma management, as well as advanced ventilator mechanics and strategies for clinical application.

Objectives

Interpret clinical findings to manage and adjust ventilator settings and maneuvers.
Review evidence-based ARDS management and literature.
Demonstrate application of advanced ventilator management through case review.

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.