ABCs of Acute PE

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

An estimated 100,000 Americans die annually of venous thromboembolism (VTE), with sudden death the primary symptom in 25% of patients with massive pulmonary embolism (PE). This session reviews the pathophysiology of VTE, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and acute PE. Rapid assessment and management of the patient who develops symptomatic VTE are reviewed. Newer therapies for management of VTE are addressed, including catheter-directed thrombolysis.

Objectives

Explain the pathophysiology of venous thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and acute pulmonary embolism (PE).
Identify the signs and symptoms of acute DVT and PE.
Discuss strategies for the prevention and treatment of acute DVT and PE.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

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 {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.