Palliative Sedation for Intractable Symptoms at End-of-Life: An Evidence-Based Pathway to Peace

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Palliative sedation at end of life differs from utilizing medications for management of pain and anxiety. This modality can relieve intractable distress from multiple causes. However, in some instances, utilization of palliative sedation has caused hesitation and moral distress. This presentation, appropriate for nurses at all practice levels who care for dying patients, covers practical considerations and the ethical implications of palliative sedation.

Objectives

Anticipate patient situations in which palliative sedation may be of benefit.
Describe methods of administering palliative sedation to goal, including pharmacological agents used.
Discuss the ethical challenges and considerations surrounding palliative sedation.

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

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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.

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