Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RENCC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
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: ReviewÂ
Review Questions
Section 5: 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.