Sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME)
Target Audience
This activity has been developed for physicians, nurses, and technologists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- differentiate the care of a diagnostic versus a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patient as it relates to groin management
- describe the hemostatic process
- discuss the role of adjunctive pharmacology in PCI as it relates to post-case groin management
- identify patient markers for high risk of bleeding
- recognize common complications at the puncture site
- evaluate patient anatomy prior to pulling a sheath
- identify markers relating to a patient’s anticoagulated state
- understand the various topical hemostatic patches available
- state the different devices used for mechanical compression
- delineate between the main closure devices used today
- list the important factors to consider when evaluating the use of closure devices
- recognize the importance of sterile technique when deploying a closure device.
CME Accreditation
This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies.
AHRA Accreditation
Approved by the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators for 1 Category A, ARRT continuing education credit.
CNE Accreditation
NACCME is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 1 contact hour (Provider Number 110-3-E-06). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255, for 1 contact hour.
A score of 70 percent or above will comprise a passing grade. A documentation of credit will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the exam. Those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form online may immediately print their documentation of credit.
There is no fee for the activity.
Release Date: June 19, 2008
Expiration Date: June 19, 2009
Grant Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Radi Medical Systems, Inc.
Participating Faculty
Darren Powell, RCIS, FSICP – Chair
"Patient Considerations"
Program Director
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA
Michael Tibbals, RCIS
"Device Selection"
Cath Lab AUM
Deaconess Medical Center
Spokane Community College
Instructor
Invasive Cardiovascular Program
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All those with control over the content of continuing education programs sponsored by NACCME are expected to disclose whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). It is not assumed that these relationships will have an adverse impact on presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants.
Planner and Faculty: Mr. Powell has disclosed that he has no significant financial relationship with any organization that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest.
Faculty: Mr. Tibbals has disclosed that he has no significant financial relationship with any organization that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest.
Reviewer: Dr. Dieter has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization that could be perceived as a conflict of interest.
