Caring for Critically Ill Oncology Patients: The Clinical Perspective Today

Activity Summary

This session provides a foundation into the toxicities and complications of the critically ill oncology patient. It reviews the most common reasons for an ICU admission and discusses strategies tailored to addressing these unique challenges effectively. It also reviews risk factors for a poor prognosis that may assist with goals-of-care conversations and future opportunities for the oncology patient. Don't miss this opportunity to better understand the complexities of the critically ill oncology population.

Objectives

Describe the most common reasons for which oncology patients are admitted to ICU.
Discuss risk factors for poor prognosis for the unplanned oncology patient in the ICU.
Identify future opportunities to improve care of the oncology patient.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation.
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.

Note: This activity is NOT being offered by AACN’s California CE Provider Unit.

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.