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Cerebral Edema and Intracranial Hypertension

Contact Hours Awarded: 1

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Course Overview

Cerebral Edema and Intracranial Hypertension

Author: Laura Kim DNP, CPNP -AC/-PC, RN

Prompt recognition and appropriate early intervention can improve outcomes for patients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Nurses in the emergency department, medical-surgical unit, and intensive care unit should recognize the signs and symptoms of increased ICP and initiate early interventions.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definitions 
  3. Epidemiology and Etiology 
  4. Pathophysiology 
  5. Clinical Manifestations 
  6. Evaluation 
  7. Management 
  8. Implications for Nurses 
  9. 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 Cerebral Edema and Intracranial Hypertension​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of increased ICP and cerebral edema.  
  2. Recognize the early signs of cerebral edema.  
  3. Discuss the medical management of increased ICP and cerebral edema.  
  4. Apply appropriate nursing interventions in the setting of elevated ICP to improve patient outcomes.  

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 18, 2024

Course Expires on: September 18, 2027

Course Offering: #405