Monitor, Assess, Intervene: Using Hemodynamics and Perfusion-Focused Assessment

Activity Summary

Don’t get lost in the bells and whistles of noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring. Learn how to use an integrated approach to improve perfusion with fundamental non-invasive and minimally invasive hemodynamic monitoring, tissue perfusion monitoring, and physical assessment. Apply the assessment data in the context of patient-specific, goal-directed resuscitation with the aim of shortening critical care stay and decreasing the incidence of comorbidities.

Objectives

Describe bedside nursing assessment for patient perfusion.
Apply an integrated nursing perfusion and hemodynamic assessment to guide clinical decisions at the bedside.
Assess bedside noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring to implement patient-specific, goal-directed resuscitation.

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.