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

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.