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Thermal Ablation Therapy: Radiology Nursing for the Non-Radiology Nurse

Author(s): Pauline Lentowksi RN, MSN, CRN

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Expires Dec 31, 2027

Topics: MultiSystem, Monitoring

Role: Staff

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Activity Summary

Provided by the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) and designed for the non-radiology nurse, this video offers an overview of thermal ablation therapy and why it is used. It reviews three types of thermal ablation: radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation and cryoablation. It also explains the advantages of these therapies, how the procedures are performed, pre-procedure preparation, potential risks and complications, and post-procedure expectations.

To learn more, visit the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing website.

Objectives

  • Define thermal ablation therapy and explain why it is used.
  • Identify three types of thermal ablation and two advantages of thermal ablation therapy.
  • Describe risks and complications associated with thermal ablation and identify two post-ablation effects.

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