Pupillometers Are Not Just Fancy Penlights

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Pupillometers are now used in over 700 hospitals and are being adopted for use in every critical care setting. Despite the simplicity of use of pupillometers, the information gained goes well beyond the historical terms of brisk, sluggish and fixed. This session explores the rationale and evidence behind using pupillometers outside of the Neuro-ICU. Attendees are provided with a deeper understanding of how to interpret every component of the pupillary light reflex pathway.

Objectives

List all 10 of the components of the pupillary light reflex measurements provided for each eye when using pupillometry.
Cite examples of why a brisk pupil can be abnormal and a sluggish pupil can be normal.
Discuss the body of evidence and future research directions in advanced pupil assessment outside of the neuroscience intensive care unit.

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.

Disclosures

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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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Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.