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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To provide information on the use of two defibrillators for simultaneous defibrillation in patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF).

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify characteristics of VF and impediments and facilitators to successful defibrillation.
  2. Examine results from studies evaluating the use of simultaneous defibrillation or cardioversion with two defibrillators.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 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.





Planner
Test Code: AENJ0115
Published: Jan/Mar 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
Required Passing Score: 16/18 (88%)
Authors: Ellen E. Wilson, BSN, RN
Categories: Cardiovascular , Emergency care
Topics: Cardiac Arrest , Defibrillation , Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation