Equipment for Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Hours: 1.00
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization provides valuable insight into the vasculature of the heart. In order to perform catheterization procedures successfully, a range of sophisticated equipment is required. Using this equipment, cath lab professionals can generate a wealth of data about a patient’s status from a single procedure. This course will discuss relevant coronary anatomy, diagnostic cardiac catheters, and the anatomical features that must be navigated for procedures. Coronary artery bypass graft locations will be explained. In-depth information will be provided regarding vascular access equipment and technique, the femoral artery approach, and the radial artery approach.
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization provides valuable insight into the vasculature of the heart. In order to perform catheterization procedures successfully, a range of sophisticated equipment is required. Using this equipment, cath lab professionals can generate a wealth of data about a patient’s status from a single procedure. This course will discuss relevant coronary anatomy, diagnostic cardiac catheters, and the anatomical features that must be navigated for procedures. Coronary artery bypass graft locations will be explained. In-depth information will be provided regarding vascular access equipment and technique, the femoral artery approach, and the radial artery approach.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 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 1.00 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.
Describe equipment and supplies needed for diagnostic cardiac catheterization.
Identify access sites and landmarks for radial and femoral artery access.
Define the different locations of bypass grafting off the aorta.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Coronary Anatomy and Cardiac Catheters
Coronary Anatomy and Cardiac Catheters
Coronary Anatomy
Cardiac Catheters
Bypass Grafting Sites
Bob’s Story
Summary
Section 3: Access Equipment and Technique
Vascular Access
Equipment for Vascular Access
Modified Seldinger Technique
Local Anesthesia
Jane’s Story
Summary
Section 4: The Femoral Approach
The Femoral Approach
Femoral Artery Anatomy
Femoral Artery Landmarks
Femoral Artery Access
Steven’s Story
Summary
Section 5;The Radial Approach
The Radial Approach
Radial Artery Anatomy
Radial Artery Landmarks
Allen’s Test
Radial Artery Access
Brachial Artery Access
Amanda’s Story
Summary
Section 6: Review
Review Questions
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Staff Writer: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC
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.
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