Shock Bootcamp for Progressive Care Nurses

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Shock and cardiopulmonary insufficiency appear commonly in the ICU, but can be difficult to detect in the progressive care unit. Intended for clinicians in a high-acuity PCU setting, this session explores the physiologic signs, concepts and diagnostics used to rapidly identify a decompensating patient and best practices for resuscitation. All types of shock are discussed, including a review of hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation of diagnostics, and review cardiopulmonary support strategies.

Objectives

Identify clinical signs and hemodynamic monitoring changes indicative of an acutely decompensating PCU patient experiencing shock.
Evaluate medical and nursing interventions used to manage PCU patients in various stages and states of shock and resuscitation.
Analyze best practices to treat respiratory and circulatory insufficiency, utilizing cardiopulmonary support and adjunct tools.

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.