Sepsis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in the ICU: Implications for APRNs

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Morbidity and mortality from sepsis/septic-shock remains high. Simultaneous development of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury negatively impacts clinical courses. Immediate identification and intervention improve outcomes. This intermediate-level presentation reinforces the critical care APRN’s foundational knowledge of sepsis/septic shock, describes the phenomenon of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury and explores options to manage care based on current evidence-grounded theory.

Objectives

Classify sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) by definition and diagnostic criteria to recognize those requiring intervention.
Discuss the impact of pharmacologic therapies including diuretics, vasoactive drugs and antibiotics on SA-AKI.
Construct evidence-supported, theory-grounded clinical decision pathways to improve the quality of care provided by APRNs in the ICU.

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.