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Purpose of Activity
To discuss for registered professional nurses the efficacy of therapeutic hypothermia, including associated complications and adverse effects, and nursing care specific to patients undergoing this procedure.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- review the pathophysiology helpful for understanding the efficacy of therapeutic hypothermia, as well as its indications and contraindications.
- outline the procedural details of implementing therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest.
- summarize the essential monitoring priorities for managing the potential complications of therapeutic hypothermia.
Disclosures
The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
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.--------------------------------------------------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.--------------------------------------------------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.
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Test Code: AJN0712B
Published: July 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources:
AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 14/18 (77%)
Categories:
Cardiovascular
Specialties:
Medical-Surgical
Topics:
Hypothermia