Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)

This activity is another addition to the Emergency Medicine - Oncology Nursing Training. The topic discussed in the PowerPoint presentation is increased intracranial pressure (ICP) which is an oncology emergency diagnosis that our nursing staff may encounter. The activity describes risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention, and management of ICP..

Target Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and clinical staff.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Describe increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
  • Identify clinical signs and symptoms of increased ICP.
  • Determine appropriate testing to diagnose patients with increased ICP.
  • Develop and implement an appropriate treatment plan for patients diagnosed with increased ICP.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/17/2026
Course expires: 
09/17/2029

COURSE DIRECTORS:

  • Danielle Brightshue, BSN, RN, CEN -Professional Staff Nurse Expert, UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department
  • Jaylan Lunsford, BSN, RN, CEN - Professional Staff Nurse Expert, UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

  • Ruth Fisher, MSN, RN, CEN, EMT-P - Unit Director, UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department
  • Breanna Unger, BSN, BS, RN, CEN, EMT-P - Senior Clinican, UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE:

No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.


DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nursing (ANCC)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
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