Understanding Cerebral Edema: Osmotic, Cyotoxic, Hydrostatic and Vasogenic, Oh My

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure can develop from a multitude of medical and traumatic diagnoses and without prompt treatment can result in severe secondary brain injury. This session provides a foundational discussion of the pathophysiologic variations of vasogenic, cytotoxic, hydrostatic and osmotic cerebral edema. The evidence supporting treatment, management and prevention best practices is reviewed in support of early intervention for the best possible patient outcomes.

Objectives

Discuss the various pathologies of cerebral edema: cytotoxic, osmotic, hydrostatic and vasogenic.
Analyze the evidence and practice guidelines for management of cerebral edema based on pathophysiology.
Examine patient case studies utilizing best evidence for nursing and medical management of cerebral edema.

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.