Understanding Lymphedema
Hours: 1.50
Lymphedema and wounds associated with it represent a difficult issue to deal with, primarily because the lymphatic system does not neatly fall into any medical specialty. Consequently, few clinicians are well versed in its pathophysiology or treatment. While there is no definitive cure for lymphedema, managing the progression and minimizing complications is of utmost importance.
Lymphedema and wounds associated with it represent a difficult issue to deal with, primarily because the lymphatic system does not neatly fall into any medical specialty. Consequently, few clinicians are well versed in its pathophysiology or treatment. While there is no definitive cure for lymphedema, managing the progression and minimizing complications is of utmost importance.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
Nurses will receive 1.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Physician Assistants
Florida Physician Assistants (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Radiation technologists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize critical anatomical and clinical elements of lymphedema.
Discuss at least three treatment options used in managing lymphedema.
Describe at least three potential cutaneous complications of lymphedema.
Formulate an effective interprofessional management plan of lymphedema and wounds associated with it.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Basis of Lymphedema
Case Study
Epidemiology
Anatomy and Function of the Lymphatic System
Pathophysiology
Chronic Lymphedema: Primary Versus Secondary
Tertiary Edema/Lymphedema Syndromes
Unilateral Lower-Extremity Edema
Diagnosing Lymphedema
Section 3: Management of Lymphedema
Complete Decongestive Therapy
Pharmaceutical Management
Wounds and Skin Care
Operative Management
Alternative Treatment Options
Massive Localized Lymphedema
Interprofessional Care
Lipedema Vs. Lymphedema
Summary
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Dawn Demangone-Yoon, MDSooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Disclosure: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Demangone-Yoon is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. Additionally, she has remained active in medical education during her career through multiple formats including an emergency medicine residency program and online medical education companies.Disclosure: Dawn Demangone-Yoon, MD has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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