Treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Post COVID-Strategies to Keep and Strategies to Abandon

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

ICU nurses must stay well informed on the latest research and practice standards in caring for ARDS patients. ARDS survivors experience a high prevalence of cognitive impairment as well as diminished functional status and quality of life, often persisting months after discharge. This presentation highlights evidence-based treatment strategies for ARDS, describe post-intensive care syndrome and outline the ICU Liberation Bundle elements utilizing a case scenario and interactive polling.

Objectives

Define ARDS and review historical iterations of ARDS criteria.
Review the pathophysiology of ARDS, including differences in COVID-19 related ARDS.
Describe current evidenced-based treatment strategies and consider the impact of ARDS on survivors.

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.