Stop, Coagulate and Listen: A Review of Hemostatic Pharmacology

Activity Summary

Bleeding due to anticoagulants is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Use of anticoagulants is increasing due to the aging population. Understanding both the anticoagulant and its respective reversal agent is essential for making informed decisions. Management of bleeding patients can be challenging due to the lack of available coagulation tests, increasing numbers of approved medications and the prothrombotic properties of reversal agents. Join this session to learn how to identify which bleeds require treatment, distinguish between reversal agents and select appropriate reversal treatment. Pharmacology content = 90%

Objectives

Recognize indications and considerations for prescribing different anticoagulants.
Review reversal methods of anticoagulants and antiplatelets.
Describe uses and monitoring parameters, and differentiate between hemostatic medications.

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.