The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about the Ankle Brachial Index exam and its relevance for patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease / Peripheral Vascular Disease. We will also learn about chronic limb ischemia and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) – risk factors and signs/symptoms.
Course Publication Date:
May 19, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | PAD041920 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Geriatric Medicine
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Discuss Peripheral Arterial Disease and Chronic Limb Ischemia.
Describe the doppler for ABI measurement
Discuss studies performed on the ABI in patients with PAD.
Justify use of the Ankle Brachial Index exam in all hospitals.
List three risk factors for PAD and CLI.