Infiltration and Extravasation from Vascular Access Devices
Course Description
Infiltration and extravasation is increasing in frequency and complexity, mandating that nursing knowledge and skill increase accordingly. This course seeks to meet this challenge by preparing nurses to consistently apply proven nursing interventions to prevent infiltration and extravasation, recognize the clinical signs and symptoms early in the event and correctly choose the most appropriate interventions. These complications require an interdisciplinary approach because pharmacists and physicians must be involved in these same aspects of prevention, recognition, and intervention.
We have thoroughly searched the literature to provide the classic and the most recent information. The reference list includes 90 publications and there are numerous links to related information on the Internet.
Learning Objectives
Define infiltration and extravasation.
Review the causes of infiltration and extravasation.
Recognize patients at a higher risk for these complications.
Identify the primary nursing interventions to prevent infiltration and extravasation injuries.
Describe the nursing and medical management of infiltration and extravasation injuries.
Discuss the legal implications of infiltration and extravasation.
Course Instructor
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI
Contact Hours
Cost
After successful completion of this course you will recieve 3.0 contact hours.
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Courses may be one, two, or multiple modules. You can work at your own pace, starting and stopping when it suits your schedule. NOTE: Our courses do not have sound. You read the material at your own pace.
After you have worked through all the course material, take the post-test and complete the evaluation. You will have 3 attempts to pass the test, however a passing score of 80% or better is required. Please make sure you have the required time to complete the post-test because you cannot start and stop this at will.
Upon successful completion, you will receive an email containing your certificate of completion.
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