Sink or Swim: Critical Care Management of Pediatric Submersion Injuries

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Drownings occur year-round and are the second leading cause of death in children in the United States. Appropriate management of submersion injuries can lead to better outcomes in the pediatric ICU. However, prevention measures and recent technology are key to decreasing morbidity from submersion injuries. This advanced session outlines the critical care management of pediatric submersion injuries and utilizes case studies to discuss current treatment standards and related patient outcomes.

Objectives

Describe the pathophysiology of a submersion injury.
2. Differentiate between the three types of submersion injuries and the prognostic indicators associated with different patient outcomes.
Discuss current treatment practices and standards in submersion injuries.

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 1.00 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.