Radiation Exposure and Nephropathy from Cardiac Catheterization
Hours: 1.00
This course explores two areas of procedural care for cardiac catheterization that are accompanied by a degree of risk: radiation exposure and intravascular contrast use. Both are necessary to generate images that are essential components of catheterization procedures. This course explores basic radiation concepts and techniques for minimizing risks associated with exposure to radiation by patients and cath lab professionals. The use of contrast agents, the risk of kidney dysfunction, special clinical situations, and risk mitigation techniques for contrast use are also explained.
This course explores two areas of procedural care for cardiac catheterization that are accompanied by a degree of risk: radiation exposure and intravascular contrast use. Both are necessary to generate images that are essential components of catheterization procedures. This course explores basic radiation concepts and techniques for minimizing risks associated with exposure to radiation by patients and cath lab professionals. The use of contrast agents, the risk of kidney dysfunction, special clinical situations, and risk mitigation techniques for contrast use are also explained.
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 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 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 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify the mechanisms of radiation exposure during cardiac catheterization procedures, as well as radiation consequences and mitigation techniques for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Identify physiologic processes, risk factors, prevention tactics, and treatments for contrast-induced nephropathy.
Describe principles for the use of radiation and contrast in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Radiation Exposure
Radiation
Basic Radiation Principles
A Spotlight on Scatter
The Significance of Radiation Exposure
Radiation in Cardiac Catheterization
Catheterization Laboratory X-ray Equipment
Terminology
Radiation Absorbed Dose
Radiation Measurement and the Patient
Radiation and the Continuum of Care
Radiation Measurement and the Catheterization Lab Worker
Protective Equipment
Albert’s Story
Christine’s Story
Summary
Section 3: Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
The Significance of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
Contrast Concepts
The Renal System
Contrast and the Continuum of Care
Allergic Reaction to Contrast
Ellaine’s Story
Steven’s Story
Summary
Section 4: Review
Review Questions
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC is a SME writer with Relias. Paul has a varied, multidisciplinary clinical background. As a respiratory therapist, he focused primarily on adult critical care, neonatal critical care, high-acuity transport, procedural care, outpatient care, and professional development. As a registered nurse, Paul’s clinical practice has been in the areas of medical/surgical care, orthopedics, perianesthesia care, invasive cardiology, care coordination, and nursing leadership. He has served as a course creator and instructor on various occasions over his years of practice. Paul has earned a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Informatics and is certified in Informatics Nursing by the ANCC. He is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Disclosure: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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