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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on the effects of early mobilization of patients in a neurotrauma intensive care unit (NTICU), with particular focus on the incidence of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism (DVT/PE).

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Explain the implementation of a structured progressive mobility protocol and its effects on patients in a NTICU.
  2. Describe the literature regarding the effects of early mobilization of medical, neurological, and trauma ICU patients.
Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH
  • GA - 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. 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 Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







Test Code: JTN0916B
Published: Sep/Oct 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Kathryn Booth, MSN, RN, CCRN; Josh Rivet, MD; Richelle Flici, PT; Ellen Harvey, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN; Mark Hamill, MD, FACS, FCCM; Douglas Hundley, RRT; Katelyn Holland, RRT, BS-HCM; Sandra Hubbard, BSN, RN; Apurva Trivedi, DO; Bryan Collier, DO, FACS, CNSC