Transfusion Strategies in the Critically Ill Patient

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Blood transfusion is common in critical care settings and may be lifesaving in some circumstances. However, many studies have reported increased morbidity and mortality in patients who received transfusions. This presentation focuses on some important aspects of blood component transfusion in the ICU, including including red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate, as well as whole blood. Physiologic considerations, indications for transfusion, and a review of serious transfusion reactions are also discussed.

Objectives

Identify risk factors, signs, and symptoms of blood transfusion reaction.
Articulate how the medical and nursing plans of care differ for the critically ill oncology patient.
Articulate the thresholds for transfusion of blood products.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The 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.

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Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

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