Risks and Efficacy of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections

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Description

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Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the use of transforaminal epidural steroid injections.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Define the vascular anatomy of the neuroforamina.
  2. Identify the relative risk of particulate versus nonparticulate steroids.
  3. List the recommendations from the Multi-Society Pain Work Group on the performance of epidural steroid injections.
  4. Identify the controversies surrounding the efficacy of lumbar epidural steroid injections.

Disclosures

The authors and all staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they and their spouses/life partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

The authors have disclosed that the uses of methylprednisolone, triamcinolone, betamethasone, dexamethasone, and clonidine as discussed in this article have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please consult the product labeling for approved uses.

Price: $49.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH / 1.0 APH
  • 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.

Awarded Advanced Pharmacology Hours







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Test Code: TPM1116
Published: Nov 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Topics in Pain Management
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Clifford Gevirtz, MD, MPH; Elizabeth A. M. Frost, MD
Categories: Advanced Practice Nursing , Pain Management
Specialties: Pain Management
Topics: Advanced Pharmacology Hours , Epidural Analgesia , Pain Management