Terrible T's: Transposition of the Great Arteries, Tetralogy of Fallot and TAPVR

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This session is appropriate for all levels of RNs or APRNs who work in pediatric critical care. We focus on three cyanotic congenital heart defects: Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries and Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return. After providing an overview of the anatomy and physiology of each defect, we explore the various surgical procedures used to correct the defects. Lastly, we examine three complex case studies integrating priority nursing interventions.

Objectives

Describe the anatomy and physiology of Tetrology of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries and Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return.
Explore the various surgical approaches to correct each condition as well as pre/post operative considerations for each defect.
Examine complex case studies for each cyanotic heart defect and appropriate nursing interventions.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 0.00 contact hours.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.