Up My Nursing Game Episode 34: ARDS

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Monday, June 13, 2022, 9:00 AM - Friday, June 13, 2025, 4:00 AM, , VA


Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has a stubbornly high mortality rate with current estimates at about 40%. Critical care veteran Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS lays the foundation of ARDS starting with pathophysiology followed by the “8 Ps” of evidence-based supportive care and summary of long-term prognosis.

1. Understand the current Berlin definition of ARDS
2. Identify patients who are at risk for developing ARDS
3. Apply the “8 Ps” of evidence-based supportive care

There is no registration fee to participate.  Learners must listen to the entire podcast, score at least 100% on the post-test, and complete an activity evaluation in order to receive credit.


 
Annie Fulton reports no relevant financial disclosures.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Up My Nursing Game and VCU Health Continuing Education. VCU Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

VCU Health Continuing Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), General Attendance (1.00 hours)