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Hypotension Management in the ICU

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Hypotension Management in the ICU

Author: Molina Allen, MSN, RN, CCRN

As a symptom of multiple severe, systemic, and clinical conditions, hypotension is frequently observed and treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Hypotension has the potential to cause renal and cardiac injury and eventually lead to multi-organ failure unless promptly recognized and corrected. This intervention may drastically increase morbidity and mortality rates. With close monitoring and preventative action, hypotension may be managed to maintain hemodynamic stability. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definition 
  3. Assessment 
  4. Pathophysiology 
  5. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
  6. Medical Management 
  7. Nursing Interventions 
  8. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Hypotension Management in the ICU. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Analyze the presentation of acute and emergent hypotensive crises and shock. 
  2. Identify common conditions and diseases as primary causes of hypotension. 
  3. Summarize the role of the critical care nurse in early identification and nursing interventions to manage hypotension. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: September 19, 2024

Course Expires on: September 19, 2027

Course Offering: #476

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