Don't Be Shocked: The Resurgence of the PA Catheter in Differentiating and Managing Types of Shock

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

As the resurgence of the PA catheter has emerged, highly skilled nurses need to cultivate a skill in hemodynamic interpretation, catheter troubleshooting and patient management. This session includes a brief overview of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and a comprehensive exploration of best-practice guidelines for detection and prevention of PA catheter complications and troubleshooting. Case studies illustrate higher-level management strategies in differentiating the types of shock.

Objectives

List the clinical indications pertinent to PA catheter utilization and review complications associated with PA catheterization.
Identify key hemodynamic principals to differentiate the five types of shock with a focus on cardiogenic shock and septic shock.
Analyze patient change in condition associated with septic and cardiogenic shock and apply best-practice interventions.

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.