Courage to Soar: Three Easy Steps to Keep Pediatric ARDS Away

Activity Summary

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill children. The Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC-2) provides data-driven recommendations for the diagnosis and management of pediatric ARDS (PARDS). Adherence to these guidelines is vital to improving PARDS recognition, management and outcomes. In this session, we examine key elements of diagnostic criteria critical for timely recognition and discuss strategies to promote individualized lung-protective ventilation as well as other adjunctive therapies.

Objectives

Review pathophysiology of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) and its impact on ventilation and oxygenation.
Identify three best strategies to prevent and/or manage patients with, or at risk for, PARDS.
Discuss key elements of individualized ventilatory support for patients with PARDS.

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.