Drowning in Pediatrics

This course for the interdisciplinary health care team (RN, MD, APP, EMS) provides an in-depth look at pediatric drownings. Dr. Cripe explores the definition, epidemiology, prognosis, and therapy related to these incidents. The course emphasizes the importance of prevention strategies such as close supervision, swimming lessons, and life jackets. The presentation also covers medical response strategies to drowning, focusing on preventing secondary injuries and providing pulmonary support. 

Estimated time for completion: 1 hour

Target Audience

Nurses, Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, EMS

Learner Outcomes

As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report new knowledge related to drowning in order to provide current, evidence-based care to pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss definitions and epidemiology of drowning in pediatric patients
  • Identify the pathophysiology of drowning
  • Analyze current management and therapy guidelines for drowning
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 1.00 NCPD
Course opens: 
08/13/2024
Course expires: 
08/31/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
5
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
United States

Faculty Presenter:
Patrick "Jake" Cripe, MD
Assistant Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
PICU Medical Director
Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs

Peer Reviewer:
Michael Wittkamp, MD, FAAP
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Associate Executive Director, Department of Pediatrics Southern Colorado Faculty
Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

 

All planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 

 

Medical
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nursing
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This educational activity for 1 nursing contact hour(s) is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.

EMS
Children’s Hospital Colorado is a State of Colorado recognized EMS Training Group (CO-049) and will provide 1 continuing education credit(s) for all pre-hospital providers.

Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of this course.

Criteria to Obtain Continuing Education Certificate
Complete this course
Obtain a passing score with a minimum of 70% on post assessment quiz
Complete the course evaluation

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 1.00 NCPD

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

You will need access to the internet, speakers or a headset to participate in this course.