Complications and Errors Associated with Cardiac Catheterization
Complications of diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can occur both in the outpatient setting or during hospitalization. Acute complications during the procedure are possible, as well as short- and long-term complications such as bleeding, hematomas, arrhythmias, stent thrombosis, and restenosis (Sorajja et al., 2020). The most severe of these complications include cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), myocardial infarction (MI), and death. Healthcare professionals working in areas that provide these procedures must be aware of the complications that can occur so they can act quickly and appropriately to promote optimal outcomes for their patients.
Complications of diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can occur both in the outpatient setting or during hospitalization. Acute complications during the procedure are possible, as well as short- and long-term complications such as bleeding, hematomas, arrhythmias, stent thrombosis, and restenosis (Sorajja et al., 2020). The most severe of these complications include cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), myocardial infarction (MI), and death. Healthcare professionals working in areas that provide these procedures must be aware of the complications that can occur so they can act quickly and appropriately to promote optimal outcomes for their patients.
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 1.25 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in 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 1.2000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 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 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Describe various types and causes of potential cardiac catheterization and interventional errors and complications, including signs and symptoms.
Describe preventive measures and treatment strategies for potential catheterization and interventional complications and errors.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Recognizing the Risks of Cardiac Catheterization
Patients at Risk
Prevalence of Complications
Section 3: Non-Cardiac Complications of Cardiac Catheterization
Allergic Reactions
Hematoma
Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage
Pseudoaneurysm
AV Fistula
Infection
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Limb Thrombosis
Radial Artery Occlusion
Air Embolism
Cerebrovascular Event
Summary
Section 3: Cardiovascular Complications of Cardiac Catheterization
Abrupt Closure
Coronary Perforation
Dissection
Myocardial Infarction
Death
Summary
Section 4: Review
Review
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Kelly Radford, BA, BSN, CCRN-K, RN
Writer: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BCKelly Radford, BA, BSN, CCRN-K, RN is a contracted SME with Relias. Kelly has a background of 25 years as a critical care nurse primarily in cardiac critical care and invasive cardiology both as a clinician and former manager in both areas. Kelly has also served as an Educational Resource Specialist for critical care and medical/surgical areas. Kelly is currently practicing as a clinical nurse in the pre and post-procedural area of the invasive cardiology lab. Kelly has earned a BA in Economics and a BS in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses since 2006.
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.
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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