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

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

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

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.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.