{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Ventilator-Weaning and Sedation Protocol in a Community Intensive Care Unit

Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To familiarize the registered professional nurse with an evidence-based, multidisciplinary care-driven ventilator weaning and sedation protocol designed to decrease length of stay and time spent on the ventilator.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

1. Describe the need for, the objectives of, and the development of a multidisciplinary care-driven ventilator weaning and sedation protocol.
2. Discuss the results of the implementation of the ventilator weaning and sedation protocol.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Test Code: DCCN0110
Published: January/February 2010
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Amanda L. Rumpke RN, MSN, ACNP, CCRN, Beth A. Zimmerman RN, BSN
Categories: Respiratory