
What Can VIR Do for You? - SPOC
Katie Riffle, MSN, FNP-BC provides a quick glimpse into what procedures Vascular Interventional Radiology (VIR) offers, reasons behind clinical decisions and how to manage patients after. She will also discuss ways to trouble shoot CVADs, drains, and feeding tubes.
Target Audience
These courses are intended for medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, hematologists, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, physician assistants, radiologic technologists, researchers, pharmacists, trainees, allied health personnel, and others who are interested in care for patients and survivors in North Carolina.
Learning Objectives
- Providers will be able to list what interventions are performed by VIR versus other service lines
- Providers will be able to recognize and trouble shoot some of the problems with drains, CVADS, and feeding tubes prior to engaging VIR
- Providers will have a better idea what type of vascular access to choose for their patient based off the specific indication
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Presenter Disclosure Information
Katie Riffle, MSN, FNP-BC, has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
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- Watch the video
- Complete the assessment with a score of 80% or better
- Complete the evaluation
- Download the appropriate certificate
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1.00 NCPD/CNE
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Available Credit
- 1.00 NCPD/CNE
- 1.00 Participation