Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal cord compression (SCC) is a serious oncology emergency that requires quick recognition and treatment to prevent permanent paralysis and other complications. This activity aims to provide information to new career RNs and seasoned RNs with minimal oncology experience to be better able to care for the oncology patient population.
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
- Identify the signs and symptoms of spinal cord compression.
- Determine what diagnostic testing needs to be completed to properly identify spinal cord compression.
- Select the appropriate treatment for spinal cord compression.
- Anticipate potential complications that can occur for a patient diagnosed with spinal cord compression.
COURSE DIRECTORS:
- Danielle Brightshue, BSN, RN, CEN -Professional Staff Nurse Expert, UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department
- Jaylan Lunsford, BSN, RN, CEN - Professional Staff Nurse Expert, UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department
PLANNING COMMITTEE:
- Breanna Unger, BSN, BS, RN, CEN, EMT-P - Senior Clinician, UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department
- Ruth Fisher, MSN, RN, CEN, EMT-P - Unit Director, UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE:
No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
Other health care professionals
Available Credit
- 0.25 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 0.25 Attendance
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