Correcting Hemodynamic Misnomers, Misconceptions and Misuses

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Hemodynamic monitoring provides a tool to monitor variables, to titrate interventions and to evaluate the response to the instituted therapies. AACN Practice Alerts related to hemodynamic monitoring are used as a guide for evidence-based clinical practice. Practical applications for identifying potential misnomers, correcting misconceptions and troubleshooting tips for misuses are outcomes for this intermediate session.

Objectives

Identify physiologic and technical factors which can impact hemodynamic pressures and waveforms.
Describe three key actions for nursing practice consistent with the AACN evidence-based PAC/CVP and NIBP Practice Alerts.
Determine causes of misleading data and identify implications of altered waveforms based on case scenarios.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The 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

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.