Implementing a Clinical Decision Algorithm to Improve Fluid Resuscitation in Sepsis

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Douglas, et al’s (2020) clinical decision algorithm from the Fluid Response Evaluation in Sepsis Hypotension and Shock (FRESH) trial provides a process to optimize fluid resuscitation and vasopressor support in patients with refractory hypotension after initial resuscitation. The session includes the background, purpose, methodology, design, data collection, data analysis and quantitative clinical outcomes of this evidence-based quality improvement project.

Objectives

Describe the background, purpose, methodology, design and data-collection procedure of the evidence-based quality improvement project.
Appraise the current literature regarding clinical management of sepsis.
Examine the quantitative clinical outcomes of this evidence-based quality improvement project.

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.