Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock: Identification, Endpoints and Evolving Management

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Traumatic hemorrhagic shock is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Uncontrolled hemorrhage is time-dependent and a potentially reversible cause of death. Lifesaving management includes early identification and aggressive, goal-directed strategies aimed at minimizing blood loss and restoration of tissue perfusion. The purpose of this session is to challenge experienced critical care practitioners to consider evidence-based approaches to resuscitation of traumatic shock victims.

Objectives

Discuss the clinical presentation of compensated and uncompensated shock states.
Identify endpoints which may be used to evaluate tissue perfusion and oxygenation during shock resuscitation.
Examine evidence-based strategies for traumatic hemorrhagic shock resuscitation.

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.