Ms. Jan Powers, PhD, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, CWCN
This educational activity has been developed for nurses.
There is no fee for this educational activity.
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify at least two physiologic reasons why proning is effective in improving oxygenation in ARDS patients
- Describe two methods for accomplishing the prone position in ICU patients
Nurses:
ANCC: The North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved for 1contact hour. Provider #: 110-3-E-03.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 1 contact hours.
All faculty participating in Continuing Education programs sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education are expected to disclose to the meeting audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation. It is not assumed that these financial interests or affiliations will have an adverse impact on faculty presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants.
Ms. Powers has disclosed that she has received grant/research support from KCI. She is a member of the speakers’ bureau for KCI, Eli-Lilly, SAGE and Viosys Medical.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from KCI.
Sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).