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

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.