Running Hot and Cold: Thermoregulation in the Pediatric ICU

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

A case study approach is used to apply principles of thermoregulation to pediatric patients admitted to acute and critical care units. We discuss thermoregulation pathophysiology in the population, as well as valid temperature assessment and measurement. Management of patients experiencing temperature disturbances resulting from illness and/or injury are discussed using evidence-based team interventions which support thermoregulation, body temperature normalization and physiologic stability.

Objectives

Discuss the pathophysiology of thermoregulation in the pediatric patient.
Identify valid, evidence-based principles of temperature measurement in the pediatric patient.
Summarize evidence-based interventions for pediatric patients with impaired thermoregulation including targeted temperature management.

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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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.