Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness: What We Should Be Doing

Activity Summary

Shock resuscitation strategies include identification of fluid responsiveness to optimize tissue perfusion while avoiding the detrimental effects of fluid overload. Static measures of fluid responsiveness are poor predictors, leading to the use of dynamic measures. Dynamic measures, along with functional hemodynamic tests offer a more comprehensive approach to fluid management. Various methods and measures for predicting fluid responsiveness, including their advantages and limitations are presented during this session.

Objectives

Discuss the importance of determining fluid responsiveness during resuscitation.
Identify static and dynamic measures of fluid responsiveness.
Propose a goal directive approach to using dynamic assessment measures.

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.

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Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.