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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Posttest 3Certificate

Description

This learning activity provides an in-depth understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of acute respiratory failure (ARF). Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome are components of acute respiratory distress and are part of this learning activity. This learning activity discusses terms, etiologies, blood gas abnormalities, diagnostic measures, and pathophysiologic changes, along with respiratory therapy interventions.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. explain the three functional causes of acute respiratory failure (ARF).
  2. describe the pathophysiologic processes that lead to ARF.
  3. discuss treatments to manage ARF.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this activity, a majority of the participants will successfully complete the posttest to demonstrate improved knowledge about managing acute respiratory failure.

Disclosures

The staff, faculty, authors and planners have no financial relationship with any ineligible organizations pertaining to this learning activity.

Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • AARC 1.0 CH

This program has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour of Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063.

Planner
Professions: Respiratory Therapist
Test Code: CCA00001RT
Published: Sep 2024
Expires: 9/15/2025
Required Passing Score: 12/15 (80%)
Authors: Chad Bonsall, MPH, RRT, RPFT Sherry Ratajczak, MSN, RN, CRNP
Categories: Acute Care , Respiratory
Specialties: Acute Care