Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Activity: Pathophysiology of Neonatal Septic Shock

Presenter(s): Mary Fran Hazinski, RN, MSN, FAAN

Total Contact Hours: 1.00 CH, 0.50 Rx

Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

Purpose of this CNE activity: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing provides clinically current information on the technical, medical, and nursing aspects of neonatal care as well as the legal and ethical implications related to that care. This CNE activity provides information to nurses and other health care professionals who care for newborn, premature, and ill infants and their families. Specific objectives for this presentation are listed below.

Session Description: Ms. Hazinski is a pediatric critical care and resuscitation expert. In this session, she discusses the pathophysiology of septic shock with an emphasis on the role of sepsis mediators in perpetuation of the sepsis cascade. Throughout the presentation she notes the effects of the pathophysiology on clinical presentation and management strategies.

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Describe the potential role of translocation of gram-negative bacteria in the development or progression of sepsis and septic shock.
Discuss the role of three pro-inflammatory mediators and one anti-inflammatory mediator in the pathophysiology and clinical progression of sepsis and septic shock.
Describe the effects of sepsis and septic shock on cardiovascular function systemic and organ perfusion.
Discuss the pathophysiology of septic shock to identify initial treatment priorities.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to a computer with an Internet connection
Attend/view at least 90% of the session
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date: September 7, 2016
Expiration Date: September 30, 2019

Disclosures:

This speaker is a consultant compensated as Senior Science Editor for the American Heart Association, Emergency Cardiovascular Care. In that capacity, she edits the AHA Guidelines and Guidelines Updates for CPR and ECC (this includes the Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines and the PALS Guidelines).
This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. The content has been deemed to reflect the current state of practice.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Mary Fran Hazinski RN, MSN, FAAN

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