Electrolyte Emergencies in the ICU: Be the Solution

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

High-acuity nurses frequently care for patients with severe electrolyte derangements. While many of these may be discovered on routine lab work and addressed, some go on to suffer catastrophic consequences including brain damage, arrhythmia and death. In this intermediate level case-based session we explore the pathophysiology, presentation and management of patients with life-threatening dyselectrolytemia, applying evidence-based strategies to prevent life-threatening emergencies.

Objectives

Analyze complex patient cases involving life threatening electrolyte abnormalities effecting the cardiac, nervous and musculoskeletal system.
Differentiate between signs/symptoms of electrolyte induced pathology related to imbalances of potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium.
Apply evidence based strategies and nursing interventions to correct and mitigate the harmful sequelae of electrolyte imbalances.

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.