Weathering the Storm: Management of Ventricular Storm and Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia

Activity Summary

Ventricular storms and incessant/refractory ventricular tachycardias are cardiac arrhythmias which can lead to significant hemodynamic instability and are often challenging to manage. This session focuses on initial management strategies, emphasizing pharmacological and device-based treatments. Case studies are utilized to illustrate the application of these management strategies in various clinical scenarios. Pharmacology content = 50%

Objectives

Examine the initial management strategies for ventricular storm and incessant/refractory ventricular tachycardia.
Assess antiarrhythmic medication and other therapeutic options for treating ventricular storm.
Identify management approaches for ICD/device programing including antitachycardia pacing and overdrive pacing.

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.