Resuscitation Updates: Optimizing Outcomes from In-Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

More than 15,000 pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA) occur annually in the United States, and morbidity and mortality remain high. Using a case study approach, this interactive session explores the critical components necessary for high-quality pediatric resuscitation and postresuscitation care. Building on foundational concepts, attendees have an advanced understanding of how individuals, teams and organizations can move the needle in improving outcomes from pediatric IHCAs.

Objectives

Examine current incidence and outcomes from pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest, including differences in outcomes based on setting.
Describe the latest evidence for optimizing the quality of pediatric in-hospital resuscitation responses.
Explain the key interventions for postresuscitation care which are essential in optimizing survival outcomes.

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.