Clinical Sepsis Case Review from a Patient, Physician and Nurse Perspective

Activity Summary

Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death. Suspicion and immediate treatment of sepsis are essential to reduce mortality and morbidity. Learn from a septic shock survivor and multiple amputee, a nurse and physician as they follow the sepsis survivor’s medical journey from initial symptoms, onset of sepsis, through recognition, treatment and recovery. Details of the case, such as symptoms, clinical presentation and test results are referenced and discussed. At least one person attending this session is likely to save someone’s life as a result.

Objectives

Review the current sepsis mortality and morbidity facts.
Examine the case of a septic shock survivor and multiple amputee from a physician, nurse, and patient perspective.
Identify the opportunities throughout the case for positive interactions with clinicians, the patient and caregivers.

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.