Peripheral Vasopressor Administration: A Risk/Benefit Analysis

Activity Summary

Optimizing patient outcomes during resuscitation efforts is a significant challenge, reliant on adequate vascular access. Reduction of central line days and related complications has stimulated research on the safety and efficacy of peripheral administration of vasopressors. This foundational presentation reviews current evidence and strategies to optimize peripheral vasopressor administration.

Objectives

Identify risks and benefits of peripheral venous access device use in the critically ill patient.
Review the current evidence-based recommendations on peripheral administration of vasopressors.
Apply evidence-based recommendations to optimize management of peripheral vasopressor administration using a case study approach.

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.

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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.

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Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.