Interpreting Complex Acid-Base Disturbances: Not Just the ABCs of ABGs

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Acute and critically ill patients frequently have acid-base disturbances. Correct, rapid interpretation is essential. This intermediate-level session uses multiple case studies to help participants utilize a systematic approach to interpret complex acid-base disorders, including mixed disorders. The session also covers use of anion gap to help recognize the form of acid-base disturbance present.

Objectives

Employ at least one systematic, rapid method of interpreting primary acid-base disturbances.
Differentiate between compensation and a mixed disorder in case examples.
Distinguish types of acid-base disturbances based on the anion gap.

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.