 | 2 Online Course CE Credits | |
 | 4 Manual(s)/documents included with course | |
 | 10 test questions | |
 | 125.00 | |
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Join us in the ECG/Terminal Tip Positioning Systems program, where you will discover the effectiveness of the electrocardiogram (ECG) as a reliable tool for guiding the positioning of a central venous catheter.
When inserting a central venous catheter, we access one of the larger veins in the arm, chest, or neck. The catheter is carefully threaded into the superior vena cava, and it is crucial to confirm the final tip position in the lower 1/3 of the SVC before administering any therapies. In this course, we will explore how ECG serves as a valuable aid, providing real-time guidance during CVC placement, eliminating the need for post-insertion radiographic confirmation.
ECG tip confirmation offers distinct advantages over conventional X-ray confirmation. Not only does it save costs, but it also prioritizes patient safety and ensures accuracy. ECG is more precise and accurate than X-ray methods. Moreover, it simplifies the process, allowing for faster bedside readings by the inserting clinician.
Program Objectives
• Identify the importance of real-time tip confirmation
• Describe the anatomy and electrophysiology of the heart
• Review ECG waveforms, how they work and what each waveform represents
• Explain how to apply ECG as a method to accurately determine terminal tip location during the placement of central venous catheters
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