{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} The Application of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices for Thromboprophylaxis

Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To present the details of a study done to assess clinicians' adherence to intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices prescribed for critically ill patients.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Review the background information helpful in understanding the implications of the authors' study of clinicians' adherence to IPC devices prescribed for critically ill patients.
  2. Summarize the methods and results of the authors' study.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 CH
  • FL - BON 2.0 CH

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Planner
Test Code: AJN0413A
Published: April 2013
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources: AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 12/17 (70%)
Authors: Ellen Elpern MSN, APN, Kathryn Killeen MSN, APN, Gourang Patel PharmD, MS, Pol Andre Senecal BSN, RN
Categories: Research
Specialties: Medical-Surgical
Topics: Cohort Study