Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation: An Emerging Therapy for Open Abdomens You Should Know About

Activity Summary

Open abdomen management in surgical patients presents unique challenges and complications. Direct peritoneal resuscitation (DPR) is an emerging adjunctive therapy showing promise in improving outcomes in these complex cases. This session provides a comprehensive overview of DPR, from its theoretical basis to practical implementation. Participants gain a deeper understanding of DPR's potential benefits, learn about the necessary setup and nursing care and explore real-world experiences with this novel therapy. Through case studies, attendees learn to identify patients who may benefit from DPR.

Objectives

Describe the role of DPR and its impact on systemic inflammatory response, clinical outcomes and potential complications.
Explain the set up required for direct peritoneal resuscitation using continuous peritoneal lavage with vacuum laparostomy.
Identify key components used to develop guidelines, procedures and education to support performing DPR.

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.