Ischemic Stroke: Interventional Rescue
Hours: 1.00 - 1.25
This course explains the interventional rescue options for individuals diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke. These include systemic thrombolysis (tPA) and endovascular procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy and cerebral artery stenting. The course reviews how these procedures improve ischemic stroke outcomes and which patients benefit the most. Pre- and post-procedure care for the patient is also explained.
This course explains the interventional rescue options for individuals diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke. These include systemic thrombolysis (tPA) and endovascular procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy and cerebral artery stenting. The course reviews how these procedures improve ischemic stroke outcomes and which patients benefit the most. Pre- and post-procedure care for the patient is also explained.
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 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy 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.
Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: P
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-24-015-H01-P
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.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
This activity is approved for credit by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) until 1/1/2025.
Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ASRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Bahamas Medical Council
Bahamas Medical Council (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
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.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Physician Assistants
Florida Physician Assistants (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Michigan Board of Medicine
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Michigan Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
New Hampshire Medical Society
New Hampshire Medical Society (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
New Mexico Medical Board
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Medical Doctors
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Medical Doctors (CEBroker Provider #50-290) Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Physician Assistants
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Identify the pathophysiology of acute ischemic stroke and how interventional rescue treatments can be applied to treat the pathology of ischemic stroke.
Recall diagnostic procedures for acute stroke and when to use emergent interventional rescue treatments.
Describe the essential patient management strategies after interventional rescue treatments for acute stroke.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Interventional Rescue
Overview of Interventional Rescue
Code Stroke
Ischemic Stroke
Interventions Start Before the Hospital
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Treatments
Systemic Thrombolysis
Endovascular Procedures
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Patient Care
Monitoring
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physician Assistants; 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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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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