Infective Endocarditis in Patients with an Intravenous Substance Use Disorder

Activity Summary

Infective endocarditis is a complication of intravenous substance use disorder and can affect any surface of the endocardium. Early recognition and treatment are imperative due to risk of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this session is to present information regarding diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis in patients with this disorder. Nursing staff caring for this patient population learn about the holistic treatment plan. Case studies are used to illustrate the development and evaluation of an interdisciplinary plan of care for these patients.

Objectives

Describe the clinical trajectory of infective endocarditis in patients with an intravenous substance use disorder.
Discuss evidence-based medical and surgical treatment modalities for infective endocarditis in this complex patient population.
Explain the importance of treating the substance use disorder in this vulnerable patient population.

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.