Removing Mobility Barriers for Patients with Femoral Lines

Activity Summary

The presence of femoral sheaths, central lines, IABPs and ECMO cannulas are longstanding exclusion criterion for mobilizing patients in the ICU. Current literature on this topic is guiding us toward the safe mobilization of these patients, up to and including ambulation. This session discusses the key assessments and imperative safety measures to take when mobilizing patients with femoral lines, including challenges and barriers one might meet along the way.

Objectives

Review evidence on the safety of mobilizing patients with femoral lines in the ICU.
Identify key assessments and imperative safety measures to take when mobilizing patients with femoral lines.
Discuss challenges and barriers with mobilizing patients with femoral lines.

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.