Wiser -Thoracic App Suture Workshop 2.16.22

February 16, 2022

https://cce.upmc.com/content/wiser-thoracic-app-suture-workshop-21622

Learning Objectives

 

  1. Understand and perform standard infection prevention (Wound Care/Prep)
  2. Identify appropriate instruments used to suture and know how to handle them properly:
    1. Needle driver
    2. Forceps
    3. Scissors
  3. Know the difference between types of suture and how that suture is utilized
    1. Needle size/type and suture size/type
    2. Absorbable and non-absorbable
    3. Prolene, Vicryl, Silk
  4. Be able to perform the following procedures:
    1. Knot tying (including one-handed tie)
    2. Simple interrupted
    3. Securing chest tubes, pigtails and JP drains
    4. Running subcuticular suturing for Port closure, access incisions, and thoracotomies
    5. Proper site dressing if one is needed

         5. Discuss the basic expectations of thoracic surgery (attending preferences)

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 2.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 2.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/02/2022
Course expires: 
06/30/2022
Event starts: 
02/16/2022 - 9:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/16/2022 - 11:00am EST
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Agenda

4:30-4:50pm

Understand and perform standard infection prevention (Wound Care/Prep)

 

4:50-5:10pm

Identify appropriate instruments used to suture and know how to handle them properly

 

5:10-5:30pm

Know the difference between types of suture and how that suture is utilized

 

5:30-6pm

Be able to perform the following procedures:

1. Knot tying (including one-handed tie)

2. Simple interrupted

3. Securing chest tubes, pigtails and JP drains

4. Running subcuticular suturing for Port closure, access incisions, and thoracotomies

5. Proper site dressing if one is needed

 

6- 630pm

Discuss the basic expectations of thoracic surgery

Theresa Celender, PA-C

Faculty Disclosure  

No 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 with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose. 

Accreditation and credit designation 

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Nursing (CNE) 

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 2.0 contact hours. 

Physician Assistant (AAPA) 

The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.   

Other Healthcare Professionals 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 2.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 2.00 Attendance
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