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Program Summary

This CE accredited program provides an educational resource that addresses current and future iodinated contrast media shortages and its clinical impact.

Although power injectable peripherally inserted catheters (PICC) are deemed to be relatively safe for use with CT power injectors, there have been reports of PICC tip malposition as a result of higher flow rates and the pressure required to properly administer iodinated IV contrast during CT procedures. Any malpositioning of a PICC can pose a risk to patients, including catheter failure, thrombosis, phlebitis, arrhythmia, and pain.

In this CE accredited Expert Forum Webinar, Dr. John Schmitz, an Assistant Professor of Radiology and his colleague, Ms. Nicole Jensen, a Radiology Nurse Manager discuss an effective approach to managing PICC tip malposition following the delivery of IV contrast when using a CT power injector and a power-injectable PICC.

In addition, they will share best practices, which include obtaining a pre-injection and post-injection topogram to ensure the PICC catheter position prior to, and following the contrast injection and the value of using a rapid saline flush to reposition the catheter tip.

CE Effective Date: January 2, 2024
CE Expiration Date: December 31, 2027

Format: Self Instructional - Audio Visual with Slides
Educational Credits:
One (1) ARRT Category A CE Credit.
One (1) AHRA CRA Credit
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour

This program has been sponsored by Bayer Healthcare.

Target Audience & Cost

This program is intended for: Radiologic Technologists, Radiology Administrators and related Imaging Professionals.

There is no cost to participate in this program.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this CME activity the healthcare provider should be able to:

1. Implement a protocol for obtaining the Power Injectable PICC tip position prior to, and following a contrast-enhanced CT
2. Implement a protocol to manage a Power Injectable PICC tip malposition occurrence following power injection to minimize any risk to patients.

Presented by

John J Schmitz, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Dr. John Schmitz is an Assistant Professor of Radiology, and his areas of research include cancer diagnosis and treatment as it intersects with diagnostic and interventional radiology. Specifically, previous research includes radiology interventional techniques to treat cancer such as thermal and chemical ablation.

Additionally, his research includes radiology interventional procedures and diagnostic examinations performed in support of more clinically driven research studies. He has an extensive background in radiology, with specific training and expertise in non-vascular interventional radiology techniques and therapies.

As a co-Investigator on prior institutional- and NIH-funded grants, he has experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary research teams. In addition, he has authored or co-authored nearly forty peer-reviewed publications within the fields described above. He is excited to participate and support clinical and research colleagues in this endeavor.

Nicole M. Jensen, APRN, CNS, M.S.N
Radiology Nurse Manager
Mayo Clinic

Nicole Jensen, APRN, CNS, M.S.N is an Assistant Professor in nursing and radiology. Ms. Jensen has been a radiology nurse for 12 years, working in various roles and today is a Radiology Nurse Manager.

She is involved with various committees within the departments and works closely with Radiologists, Proceduralist, Nurses, Technologists, Sonographers, and other disciplines within and outside of radiology. In her previous role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, she worked for five years through multiple quality and safety improvement projects that involved a variety of disciplines, modalities, and scope of practice issues. Ms. Jensen has also worked on research and reviewing current evidence-based standards to assist with the implementation of protocols that ensure we are providing the best patient care using evidence-based practice.

Today, Ms. Jensen works as a Radiology Nurse Manager, and prefers to refer to it as mentor, for procedural support staff, diagnostic imaging LPNs, interventional service nurses, and CT and MR ablation nurses.

Accreditation

Radiologic Technologists:
This course meets all criteria and has been approved by the AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management for One (1) ARRT Category A CE Credit.

Radiology Administrators:
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for One (1) continuing education credit in the following CRA domains: Operations Management (OM).

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.

Method of Participation/Criteria for Success

CE Credits
To receive CE credits for participating in this CE activity you must successfully complete the online post examination with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing score click Continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate button displayed from within your MyAR Archives page.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.