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

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. 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 {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

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.

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

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.