{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Devastating Cerebral Air Embolism After Central Line Removal

Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide the registered professional nurse with an overview of cerebral air embolism related to central line removal.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Describe the physiology and causes of air embolism.
  2. Discuss the nursing considerations for prevention and treatment of an air embolism related to central venous catheters (CVCs).

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed that they have no significant relationship with or financial interest in any commercial companies that pertain to this educational activity.

Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.9 CH
  • DC - BON 1.9 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Planner
Test Code: JNN0711
Published: August 2011
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: Never Events: Air embolism
Sources: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Diane K. Clark, Evelyn Plaizier
Categories: Neurological
Specialties: Medical-Surgical
Topics: Case Study