What to Know About Mechanical Circulatory Support in the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition characterized by cardiac pump dysfunction. When conventional treatments fail, knowing what type of mechanical circulatory support is indicated remains a challenge for providers. This session provides an expert review of mechanical circulatory support for right- and left-sided heart failure in the management of refractory cardiogenic shock.

Objectives

Discuss diagnosis and management of cardiogenic shock and its implications toward utilization of mechanical circulatory support.
Describe the use of for IABP, TandemHeart, Impella, CentriMag and ECMO to support cardiovascular function.
Identify hemodynamic changes associated with RV, LV and biventricular shock and apply best practice guidelines for mechanical support.

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.