Sleep During Sedation: Separating Fact from Fiction

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

ICU culture has led clinicians to believe patients are sleeping peacefully during continuous sedation and that humane, optimal care is provided with sedation during mechanical ventilation. In this presentation we hear survivor perspectives on sedation, delirium, post-ICU PTSD and post-ICU dementia. Sedation pharmacology is discussed in the context of the ABCDEF bundle and PADIS guidelines.

Objectives

Consider patient perspectives on continuous sedation and delirium during and after time in the ICU.
Review the pharmacology of sedation and the role it plays in patient outcomes.
Assess risk for, prevent and treat delirium in the ICU through evidence-based sedation and mobility practices.

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.