When the Pressure Is on: Intra-Abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Activity Summary

Intra-abdominal hypertension frequently occurs in critically ill patients. Elevated intra-abdominal hypertension has adverse effects on many organ systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. This presentation provides the critical care nurse with the knowledge to minimize morbidity and mortality related to abdominal compartment syndrome.

Objectives

Identify patients with risk factors for developing intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome.
Describe the effects of elevated intra-abdominal hypertension on different organ systems.
Consider different interventions used to reduce the negative effects of intra-abdominal hypertension on different organ systems.

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.