What's Killing My Patient: Toxic Shock in the ICU

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Although often thought of as an illness of the past, toxic shock syndrome remains a rare but deadly pathology today. Timely recognition and treatment is a priority. During this intermediate-level session, we discuss the presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with toxic shock syndrome. A series of updated case studies stimulates curiosity and engages critical thinking in these atypical patient presentations.

Objectives

Employ knowledge of the bacterial agents commonly implicated in development of toxic shock syndrome.
Analyze case studies to identify the most likely etiologies of toxic shock syndrome in select patients.
Develop a nursing care plan including diagnostic and treatment modalities to restore health in patients with toxic shock syndrome.

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.