The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge base of the professional nurse by explaining abdominal aortic disease. Additionally, information regarding the types of vascular grafts available for repair will be presented.
Course Publication Date:
July 23, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | AAA072320 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Perioperative
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Learning Objectives
Define Abdominal Aortic Occlusion and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Discuss the patient selection for Open - vs. - Endovascular Prosthesis repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Describe the surgical/interventional radiology set-up required for placement of the endovascular prosthesis.
Identify the types of Bifurcated Endovascular Prosthesis and Vascular Grafts used.
State the most common cause of aortic aneurysms.