Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) in the Progressive Care Unit

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This session presents an advanced overview of dexmedetomidine (Precedex) and its use in the Progressive Care and Stepdown units. Dexmedetomidine is a relatively selective alpha2-adrenergic agonist indicated for use outside of the ICU for improved tolerance of noninvasive respiratory support, alcohol/opiate withdrawal- adjunctive therapy and ICU transfer on low-dose therapy when ICU admission criteria are otherwise no longer met.

Objectives

Identify the purpose and rationale for utilizing dexmedetomidine (Precedex) in the Progressive Care and Stepdown units.
Describe administration protocols, associated clinical endpoints, and documentation.
Discuss how to manage patients undergoing treatment including addressing potential adverse effects.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The 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 1.25 contact hours.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.