Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Pharmacology Hours 0.30
Expires Dec 31, 2026
Topics: MultiSystem, Pharmacology
Population: Adult
Role: APRN, Staff
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
This dynamic, advanced session describes the complexity and intricacies of care for the bariatric patient (BMI>30) in high-acuity ICU or PCUs. Current evidence for bariatric care is highlighted for the APRN, including evidence-based pharmacology, nutrition management, best practices for mobility, airway management and hemodynamic monitoring. Attendees learn how care for this specific patient population can influence multimorbidity, length of stay and critical care outcomes.Objectives
- Identify key concepts of and apply the obesity paradox to the care management of the bariatric critically ill patient.
- Evaluate pharmacology and nutrition best-practice considerations for bariatric patients.
- Analyze evidence-based practice for bariatric patients in high-acuity care: mobility, wound care and multimorbidity.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
AccreditationAmerican 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
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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 PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.