| IV therapy
is often an essential component of medical treatment,
yet carries risks that can be life threatening. An
air embolism is a medical condition caused by oxygen
bubbles in the bloodstream. Death may occur if a large
amount of air becomes lodged in the heart, stopping
blood flow. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
has identified air embolism as one of the preventable
“never events” for which reimbursement
will be denied. Learn why this condition is such a
swift killer, and what should be done to prevent unnecessary
deaths. The second never event and killer is an IV
catheter-related infection, which causes a high death
rate. The presenter discusses the risks, consequences,
and preventive aspects of sepsis. She focuses on the
liability aspects of both of these conditions.
The presenter is an intravenous therapy expert witness
who educates nurses how to avoid air embolism through
both peripheral and central venous access devices.
The content will assist attorneys and legal nurse
consultants who are involved in litigation after an
air embolism or IV catheter infection occurs, as well
as healthcare clinicians interested in knowing how
to prevent patient deaths from these conditions.
Evaluation
and Post-Test for CEUs (pdf)
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