Massive Transfusion Protocol in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

An advanced review of emergency blood administration and massive transfusion protocol for the management of pediatric hemorrhage is the focus of this session. The purpose and key roles of different blood products, indications, best practice guidelines for an MTP, equipment, potential complications and the postinfusion management of the patient are covered. Innovate orientation methods of PICU RNs who manage the MTP Lead role are also discussed.

Objectives

Identify best practice guidelines for a pediatric emergency blood and massive transfusion protocol in the pediatric patient.
Analyze an MTP protocol and training program for potential adapting in other centers.
Describe a comprehensive training program for the MTP lead role of the PICU RN.

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.