Uncovering Occult Tissue Hypoxia, the Hidden Tiger: Macro- to Microcirculation Derangements

Activity Summary

Tissue hypoxia is often elusive and, if left unidentified, leads to deleterious effects. Traditional assessment parameters may be inadequate when occult hypoxia is present. Adequate perfusion management is paramount to avoid continued macrocirculation to microcirculation derangements. This intermediate-level session uses a hidden-tiger analogy to illustrate that the eye cannot see what the mind does not know, as the saying goes, in developing strategies for identifying occult tissue hypoxia.

Objectives

Explain the impact of macro- to microcirculation derangements on tissue perfusion.
Describe early interventions that improve tissue hypoxia identification and management.
Apply an evidence-based decision tree to assess macro- and microcirculation markers to optimize tissue perfusion.

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.