Critical Care Journal Club: Cardiogenic Shock and the Use of Percutaneous Mechanical Assist Devices
Cardiogenic shock is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. This activity will assist critical care nurses to become familiar with the various types of percutaneous mechanical assist devices, including the intra-aortic balloon pump, the Impella device, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and the TandemHeart device which are used in patients with cardiogenic shock. For this blended event, Learners will read an article, review questions and then attend live event to participate in discussions.
Desired learning outcome
Using a Likert scale, after participating in this event, learners will have increased knowledge in the various types of percutaneous mechanical assist devices used in patients with cardiogenic shock.
Target Audience
This course is intended for Nursing
Faculty
Leah Trepel, RN BSN CCRN - Content expert, Planning Committee, Speaker, author & resource for Questions
Nicole Adraneda Ryan, RN BSN CCRN - Content expert, Planning Committee, Speaker, author & resource for Questions
Disclosure
None of the planners or presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.
CE Accreditation Statement
Advocate Aurora Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91) 2.08 contact hours have been awarded to this activity.
Available Credit
- 2.08 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 2.08 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 2.08 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.