Pharmacological and ventilatory support strategies for treating sepsis must adapt alongside data yielded from healthcare research. This presentation highlights new and significant information in the treatment of septic patients. Participants will analyze recent studies that measure the effectiveness of different sepsis treatments, including the Saline vs. Albumin Fluid Evaluation Study, Surviving Sepsis Campaign, and Restrictive IV Fluid Trial in Sepsis/Septic Shock. This session also discusses cases in which septic patients received care utilizing these new management strategies (e.g., fluids, antibiotics, and hemodynamic management). Finally, nurse practitioners can expect to learn about post-sepsis survival statistics and strategies.
Price:
$19.95
Faculty: Robert Balk, MD, MACP, MCCM, FCCP
Contact Hours: 1.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes .75 hours of pharmacology and .5 hours of Advanced Procedures)
1.5 Contact hours
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Printable handouts
5-item quiz
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Advanced Pharmacology is an ever-changing field. Standard safety precautions must be followed, but as new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy may become necessary or appropriate. Readers are advised to check the most current product information provided by the manufacturer of each drug to be administered to verify the recommended dose, the method and duration of administration and contraindications. It is the responsibility of the licensed prescriber, relying on expertise and knowledge of the patient, to determine dosages and the best treatment for each individual patient. Neither Barkley & Associates nor any contributing authors assume any responsibility for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising from this publication.