Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 4 contact hours.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a brief overview of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) psychosis, its differential diagnoses, treatment options, preventative measures, and nursing considerations.
Overview
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) psychosis is a spectrum of severe psychiatric symptoms that manifest in an ICU environment. Often occurring in critically ill patients undergoing intensive medical interventions, these symptoms may include delirium, a significant clinical concern that is associated with higher mortality rates. This course examines ICU psychosis, detailing its mechanism of action, causes, and symptoms. It also delves into its differential diagnoses, treatment options, preventative measures, and nursing considerations necessary to address the complex interplay of factors contributing to this phenomenon within the critical care setting.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Review the definition of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) psychosis and how neurobiological mechanisms impact the manifestation of the diagnosis.
- Review diagnostic criteria for ICU psychosis and ICU psychosis classification.
- Identify symptoms, causes and differential diagnoses of ICU psychosis.
- Review pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment measures, and preventative measures to reduce the risk of ICU psychosis in the healthcare setting.
- Understand the nursing considerations for assessing for and managing ICU psychosis.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
