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ForwardTransplant Class 2021
This class will prepare nurses new to the field of pediatric transplantation. Topics will be reviewed regarding the indications for abdominal transplant, the surgical aspects of abdominal transplantation, specific transplant medications, care of the pre and post- transplant patient, monitoring of specific lab values and implications for patient care, diagnosis and management of rejection in the abdominal transplant recipient.
Target Audience
RN
Learning Objectives
Following the lectures, the learner will be able to:
state 2 benefits of intestinal rehabilitation
define 3 causes of intestinal failure
will be able to discuss the organ listing process
will be able to state indications for intestinal transplant
will be able to state 2 post operative complications after solid organ transplantation
will be able to state symptoms of rejection for solid organ transplant recipients
will be able to state 2 indications for liver transplant
will be able to describe the SRTR
will be able to discuss psychosocial concerns for the abdominal transplant individual
will be able to state side effects of specific immunosuppressive medications
will be able to discuss laboratory value monitoring and the implications for post transplant care
will be able to define rejection
will be able to state treatment options for treating solid organ rejection
will be able to discuss the care of the individual with liver failure
ANCC
Available Credit
- 8.25 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation