Course Code: REL-ACU-0-EDCC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
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
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.