Hypotension Management in the ICU

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Molina Allen, MSN, RN, CCRN

Course Overview

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

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.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

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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.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

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

Requirements 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

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