Asbestos Related Disease

Patients with asbestos related diseases frequently require procedures done in the Radiology and Imaging setting. Expert knowledge is needed by radiology and imaging nurses to assist in treating these patients. This educational article provides information regarding the origin and progression of these diseases. Many radiology and imaging nurses lack this in depth information regarding asbestos related diseases.

The desired outcome is to improve the quality of care to radiology and imaging patients who have or may have asbestos related diseases.

Caring for Patients receiving Lutathera® : A treatment of hope for patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumos (GEP_NETS)

 The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to discuss elements related to caring for patients receiving Lutathera®.

Adult Cancer Pain: An Evidence-Based Update

Cancer is the leading cause of death, claiming 8 million lives in 2012 worldwide; with 14 million new cases diagnosed annually. Research supports the cancer pain can be prevented and successfully alleviated in 90% of cases. However, studies show a third of survivors, half of patient’s actively being treated, and 80% at the end of life endure cancer pain. Evidence based approaches to cancer pain management are underutilized. Radiology nurses are involved in the care of these patients along their continuum of cancer management. Many radiology nurses would benefit from increased knowledge in this area.

Interventional Radiology Techniques for the Management of Painful Bone Metastases

Steven Yevich, MD, MPHCorrespondence information about the author MD, MPH Steven YevichEmail the author MD, MPH Steven Yevich

Rahul Sheth, MD

Olalekan Ojeshina, RN

Alda Tam, MD, MBA

Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in Arteriovenous Fistulas: Current Practice and Future Developments

Article written by:
Dr. Kate Steiner, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR; East and North Herts NHST Consultant Interventional Radiologist Department of Radiology, The Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage Herts, UK
Dr. Priti Dutta, MBBS, FRCR; East & North Hertfordshire Trust, Consultant Interventional Radiologist; The Lister Hospital, Corey’s Mill Lane, Stevenage, UK
Dr. Conrad Von Stempel, MBBS, University College London Hospital Interventional Radiology Registrar, Department of radiology, University College London Hospital, 203 Euston Road, London
Dr. Henry Walton, MBBS, FRCR, University College London Hospital Interventional Radiology Registrar; Department of radiology, University College London Hospital, 203 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU

Malignant Hyperthermia

Article written by:

Michael Long, DNP, CRNA; Assistant Professor at Marian University, Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program in the Leighton School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN

Jennifer Ross, MSN, CRNA; Nurse Anesthetist II, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Radiology's Role and Common Injuries in Mass Casualty Blast Incidents

The central role of radiology in the decision-making process for managing blast injury victims ensures a large percent of mass casualty patients will require radiology services during their initial assessment. The potential for movement of significant number of seriously injured patients through radiology requires familiarity with the mechanisms of blast injury, potential red flags for patients who should proceed to definitive care rather than additional studies, and early signs of deterioration to watch for while in the radiology department.

By:  Raymond P. Ten Eyck, MD, MPH, FACEP, CHSE, AND Sharon Farra, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, NHDP-BC

Clinical Approach to the Trauma Patient in Interventional Radiology

Trauma patients frequently require procedures done in the Radiology and Imaging setting. Expert knowledge is needed by radiology and imaging nurses to assist in treatment their patients. This educational article provides information regarding current practice and future developments. Many radiology and imaging nurses lack this in depth information regarding nursing care of the trauma patient while in interventional radiology.

Understanding the Importance of Radiology Screening When Suspecting Child Abuse

Presented by Adelaide Eichman MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh PA
Pediatrics Division of Child Advocacy, Children’s’ Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
AND
L. Kathleen Sekula, PhD, PMHCNS, FAAN
Professor, Director Graduate Forensic Programs, School of Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Deep Vein Thrombosis

GS18 Deep Vein Thrombosis
Wednesday,, March 8 11:15am-12:15pm
Dr. Arturo D. Gonzalez

Dr. Gonzalez is the Medical Director of Interventional Radiology at University Hospital & Clinics in Lafayette, LA. He graduated National Autonomous University of Mexico School of Medicine in 1978 and completed his Radiology residency in 1983. He is Board Certified in radiology in Mexico and the United States, and maintains certification in Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Gonzalez is a member of the AMA, the Society of Interventional Radiology, and the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

The Experiences of Nurses in the Community Setting Caring for Patients with an Interventional Radiology Drain – An Irish Perspective

Cerebral Aneurysm Management: Nursing Care Matters

Evidence Based Staffing Strategies Improve Patient Flow in Interventional Radiology

Collaborate and Communicate: A Practice Council for Medical Imaging Professions

The Occasional Researcher

You Too Can Publish! - Workshop

Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling: The Nursing Role

Vascular Malformations

Redesign of Nursing Orientation in a Medical Imaging Unit: A Pathway to Success

Challenges in Anticoagulation for the IR Team 2018 - SIR JOINT

Poster Presentations

Hot Topics

Joanna Po Lecture Series: Totally Rad Introductory Competencies

Orientation checklists are traditionally lengthy and often do not contain measurable statements or sufficient verification methods to validate an employee’s competence. Additionally, checklists focus on technical skills while neglecting other areas of competency, such as critical thinking and interpersonal interactions. A large academic medical facility wanted documentation of orientation competencies to be meaningful not just “check the box.” The past three years, master’s prepared nurses specializing in education, led a community of learning (COL) with staff nurses from multiple practice settings to develop a process to validate orientation competencies. Following a literature review, the COL identified a list of core competency categories and statements which captured the essence of the role of the frontline nurse, and would be measurable. The COL identified multiple verification methods appropriate to measure various domains of competency. The core competency categories and statements, along with verification methods were sent out via the central nursing staff development committee for implementation. Radiology nursing further developed this framework into competencies that address needs specific to nurses in the imaging environment. This new process provides structure and consistency for introductory competencies, recognizes core knowledge common to all radiology nurses, and meaningfully validates competence in a document that is significantly more concise.

Pediatric Sedation - Airway

Enhancing Patient Safety: Capnography, Sedation, Airway Management Simulation for Interventional Nurse

Why You Should Care: The Evolving Role of IR and Splenic Artery Embolization: Different Indications and Different Techniques

MIIPS - Spreading the Word and Why it's the Future of Medicine (the ii)

Advanced Musculosketetal Intervention

Attention, Effort, and Medical Errors

General Anesthesia vs Conscious Sedation

Comfort Talk-Coping Strategies for Stress Management

MRI Safety and Patient Management: Update 2018

Imaging Modalities for Breast Cancer Screening

Survey Readiness and Quality Metrics in Imaging

The Video for the course is not available due to technical difficulties - please do not attempt to complete the evaluation if you did not ATTEND the course in Los Angeles

Kids are Different: How to Treat Them That Way in Your Radiology Department

Sedation in Interventional Radiology: Breaking Down the Barriers

No Surgical Items Left Behind: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to the Surgical Count Process

Anesthesia-Free Pediatric Head MRI Scans: Using an Interprofessional Approach

Improving First Case Starts Efficiency in Interventional Radiology

Creation and Implementation of the First Graduate Nurse Orientation Program Specifically Designed for IR: Process, Template, and Lessons Learned

Technetium-99 (Tc-99m): A Versatile Isotope

Comparison of Transradial vs. Transfemoral access for vascular interventional procedures

Scanning Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices in MRI

Utilizing CO2 Angiography to Reduce the Incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephrotoxicity and Allergic Reaction

The Clinical Nurse Specialist Role in the Development of a Consistent Approach to the Management of Patients with a Clinically Complex Airway

Please do not attempt to complete the evaluation if you have not attended this session.

The Video for the course is not available due to technical difficulties - please DO NOT attempt to complete the evaluation if you did not ATTEND the course in Los Angeles

Preventing Extravasation: The Nursing Role in Power Injection and Access Selection

What Are Your Strengths?

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE THE EVALUATION ON THIS IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND THIS COURSE IN PERSON AT THE 2018 CONVENTION

Violence in Healthcare: Let’s Address the Elephant in the Room

Enhancing Patient Safety: Capnography, Sedation, Airway Management Simulation for Interventional Nurse

DO NOTATTEMPT THIS COURSE IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND IN PERSON AT THE 2018 CONFERENCE

Presenting and Designing a Podium Presentation - Workshop

Conscious about Sedation: SIR Meets ARIN

Objectives:

1.  Compare and contrast clinical practice guidelines for ARIN and ASA use of capnography for procedural sedation
2.  Discuss clinical / pain management of opioid dependent patients
3.  Discuss the sedation practice implications for the neuro-vasculaar compromised patient
4.  Gain perspective on the evolution of sedation practices for selected routine procedures
5.  Discuss future on minimal sedation
6.  Clarification and expansion of concepts discussed during session presentations

Emerging Concepts in Radioembolization for HCC

Clinical Management of Contrast Reactions

THERE ARE NO CREDITS AVAIABLE WITH THIS COURSE

Adverse reaction to iodine-based and gadolinium-based contrast agents are idiosyncratic events in the imaging environment. Prompt recognition with a coordinated treatment response is essential to achieving optimal patient outcomes. This lecture will review the pathophysiology of contrast reactions, differentiating between allergic reactions and exaggerated physiologic reactions. Management strategies that are in line with the 2015 American College of Radiology recommendations will be presented. This lecture will also present strategies for developing protocols and implementing the best practice.
 

Imaging Review Course 2019 - Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Price for ARIN members is $275 - Price for ARIN Non-members is $325
After 1/15/2019 the price is increased to $325 - and $375 for ARIN non-member
If you are NOT an ARIN member please setup a Non-Member ARIN Account before adding this course to your Library
Click here to create a New Profile

NO REFUNDS AFTER 1/15/2019

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 day course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Any questions please contact -
Contact ARIN – Bruce Boulter
Course & Registration (866) 486-2762
info@arinursing.org

Children's Hospiral Los Angeles:
Pearl Ruiz - pruiz@chla.usc.edu

Imaging Review Course 2019 - St Francis Hospital, CT - ARIN Member

Price for ARIN members is $275
After 2/1/2019 the price is increased to $325 - NO REFUNDS AFTER 2/1/2019

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 day course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Any questions please contact -
Contact ARIN – Bruce Boulter
Course & Registration (866) 486-2762
info@arinursing.org

Keli Baldwin -
kbaldwin@stfranciscare.org
860 714-9776

MAP AND DIRECTIONS - Click here

Hotel Options -

The Goodwin Hotel
One Haynes St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-246-1881
www.goodwinhartford.com

Delamar
1 Memorial Blvd
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-937-2500
www.delamarwesthartford.com

Imaging Review Course 2019 - St Francis Hospital, CT - NON-Member

Price for Non-members is $325
After 2/1/2019 the price is increased to $375 - NO REFUNDS AFTER 2/1/2019
If you are NOT an ARIN member you will need to setup a Non-Member ARIN Account before adding this course to your Library
Click here to create a New Profile

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 day course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Any questions please contact -
Contact ARIN – Bruce Boulter
Course & Registration (866) 486-2762
info@arinursing.org

Keli Baldwin -
kbaldwin@stfranciscare.org
860 714-9776

Hotel Options -

The Goodwin Hotel
One Haynes St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-246-1881
www.goodwinhartford.com

Delamar
1 Memorial Blvd
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-937-2500
www.delamarwesthartford.com

Imaging Review Course 2019 - UCLA Medical Center

Price for ARIN members is $275 - Price for ARIN Non-members is $325
After 1/15/2019 the price is increased to $325 - and $375 for ARIN non-member
If you are NOT an ARIN member please setup a Non-Member ARIN Account before adding this course to your Library
Click here to create a New Profile

NO REFUNDS AFTER 2/22/2019

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 day course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Any questions please contact -
Contact ARIN – Bruce Boulter
Course & Registration (866) 486-2762
info@arinursing.org

UCLA Medical Center:
Kathleen Feldman - KFeldman@mednet.ucla.edu

Imaging Review Course 2019 - Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, CA - Member

ARIN member price is  $275
After 3/23/2019 the price is increased to $325

NO REFUNDS AFTER 3/23/2019

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 day course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Any questions please contact -
Contact ARIN – Bruce Boulter
Course & Registration (866) 486-2762
info@arinursing.org

Lucus Copperman
LCooperman@stanfordchildrens.org

Imaging Review Course 2019 - Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, CA - Non-Member

ARIN Non-members is $325
After 3/23/2019 the price is increased to $375
If you are NOT an ARIN member please setup a Non-Member ARIN Account before adding this course to your Library
Click here to create a New Profile

NO REFUNDS AFTER 3/23/2019

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 day course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Any questions please contact -
Contact ARIN – Bruce Boulter
Course & Registration (866) 486-2762
info@arinursing.org

Lucus Copperman
LCooperman@stanfordchildrens.org

Imaging Review Course 2018 - Abu Dhabi, UAE

DO NOT ADD THIS COURSE - AVAILABLE ONLY TO THOSE WHO WORK IN ABU DHABI!

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 day course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Imaging Review Course 2018 - Seattle, WA

DO NOT ADD THIS COURSE - IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Price for ARIN members is $275 - Price for ARIN Non-members is $325
After 10/15/2018 the price is increased to $325 - and $375 for ARIN non-member
If you are NOT an ARIN member please setup a Non-Member ARIN Account before adding this course to your Library
Click here to create a New Profile

NO REFUNDS AFTER 10/15/2018

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 day course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Any questions please contact -
Contact ARIN – Bruce Boulter
Course & Registration (866) 486-2762
info@arinursing.org
The NWARIN Chapter:
Connie Flores – connieflores@hotmail.com

Malpractice 101: Strategies for Defending Your Practice - ARCHIVED

This CE have been archived and is no longer available for Contact Hour Credits

The Essentials of Expert Witnessing for the Radiology Nurse-ARCHIVED

This article is no long available for Contact Credit hours, but it is still available for reading

Understanding Nursing's Role in Health Systems Response to Large Scale Radiological Disasters - ARCHIVED

This CE have been archived and is no longer available for Contact Hour Credits

Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Placement in Pregnancy: Care of the Mother and Unborn Child - ARCHIVED

There are no CE Credtis for the Directed Reading.

Nursing Care of a Patient Undergoing Uterine Fibroid Embolization in the Radiology Department-ARCHIVED

This article is no longer available for Contact Hour credits

Capnography for the Radiology and Imaging Nurse: A Primer-ARHCIVED

By:  Shawn Brast, MSN, RN, NRP, 
Erica Bland, BSN, RN, ONC
Christa Jones-Hooker, MSN, RN, CRN
Michael Long, DNP, CRNA
Karen Green, MHA, BSN, RN, CRN

Highlights
  •Capnography is underused by radiologic and imaging nurses during procedural sedation.
    •The use of capnography during procedural sedation enhances patient safety.
    •A reliance on pulse oximetry as a surrogate monitor for ventilation delays identification of apnea.
    •Radiology procedure areas have inherent limitations for direct patient visualization.
    •Effective use of capnography requires a standardized interpretation approach.

Post-test Prostatic Artery Embolization: An Emerging Technique in Interventional Radiology - ARCHIVED

This article is no longer available for Contact Hour credits

Y-90/TARE Treatment: What Nurses Need to Know - ARCHIVED

There are no CE credits for this webinar.

Preparing for Ebola in Your Community - ARCHIVED

There are no CE credits for this webinar.

Presesnted by Richard N. Olans, MD

Weninar Presented on January 16, 2015
This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

CODE Neurointervention - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

An Overview: Paracentesis and Thoracentesis - ARCHIVED

This course has been Archived for viewing only -

Presented by Heather Molina, RT(R), PA-C, MMS

ARIN Webinar Presented on March 3, 2015

Interventional Oncology; What it is, where it is, and Where it’s going - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

The field of Interventional Oncology is an emerging discipline that offers the patient with a cancer diagnosis, in particular those diagnosed with HCC, an option when one wasn’t previously available. Interventional Oncology offers therapeutic interventions such as TACE, DEB TACE, radioembolization, as well radiofequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoembolization. In addition, an extremely important part of the Interventional oncology discipline is the supportive aspect and procedures that are part of the overall process. The presentation will touch on the current treatments options available through Interventional Oncology, both therapeutic and supportive, as well as trends in the discipline. In addition, the role of the Radiology nurse in assessment, planning, education, and treatment will be addressed

Interventional Oncology: Treatment Approaches for Ablative Therapies - ARCHIVED

This course is no longer available for Contact Hour credit.

ARIN Webinar Presented on April 15, 2015
Presented by Dr. Ryan Hickey

Patient Safety During Sedation and Analgesia Monitoring - ARCHIVED

This webinar has been archived.
This is only available for viewing.

Therapeutic Treatment Options for Oncologic Patients Utilizing Radiopharmaceuticals - ARCHIVE

There are no CE credits for this webinar.

Current treatment options for the oncologic patient have expanded based on the increased specificity of radiopharmaceuticals for the area of disease. This presentation will cover treatment options and discuss nursing considerations including patient preparation, dose administration, side effect management and patient education regarding radioactive therapies.

Palliative Imperative for Pleural Effusion and Ascites: The Why and How of Effective Management - ARCHIVED

This webinar is for viewing only and is no longer available for contact hour credit.

Presented by  Bradley Archer, BSN, RN

Webinar Presented on May 13, 2015

Creating a Culture of Evidence-Based Nursing in the Radiology/Imaging Setting-ARCHIVE

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Creating a culture of evidence-based practice in a radiology/imaging department is often easier said than done.  What’s clear, however, is that evidence should be used to define best practices rather than support existing, and perhaps outdated procedures.  Evidence-based practice based on research is more likely to result in desired patient outcomes. It also provides opportunities for nursing care to be more individualized, effective, streamlined, and dynamic, while maximizing the effects of clinical judgment.

Affecting Health Care Changes: The NIWI Experience - ARCHIVED

This course is no longer available for Contact Hour Credit

Presented on June 24, 2015: 
Presented by Pauline Lentowski, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CRN

The purpose of this activity/session is to enable the learner to develop an awareness of the legislative process and hone his/her working knowledge of the political arena surrounding healthcare policy.

Infection Control in the IR Environment: Preventing Central Line Infections - ARCHIVED

Source: ARIN Webinars

Webinar presented July 7, 2014
Presented by Steven Miles, MD

CEUs is no longer available for this webinar

IVC Filters and the IVC Filter Clinic - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose CT-ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Lung cancer screening with low dose CT is often misunderstood amongst medical professionals. This webinar identifies the target audience and special ordering requirements for appropriate screening. LungRads, the reporting management system, will be discussed as well as how to interpret the results. Follow up testing schedules and recommendations will also be presented.

Current Knowledge and Nursing Considerations after Peritoneovenous Shunt Placement - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Overview of Pediatric Sedation in Radiology – Part One - ARCHIVED

Course presented by Lori Reilly MSN, CRNP,CPNP-AC of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Overview of Pediatric Sedation in Radiology- Part One
1.    Review the historical aspects, goals and levels of pediatric sedation
2.    Identify risk factors or red flags that may present in the prescreening of pediatric patients.
3.    Define selected questions to ask to elicit appropriate history in prescreen for sedation.
4.    Describe system-specific signs and symptoms that may cause complications with sedation.

Challenging Cases in IR - ARCHIVED

This course is only for viewing and is no longer available for Contact Hour Credit
Webinar presented October 22, 2014
Presented by Brenda Boone, PhD, RN, CRN

Overview of Pediatric Sedation in Radiology – Part Two - ARCHIVED

Course presented by Lori Reilly MSN, CRNP,CPNP-AC of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Overview of Pediatric Sedation in Radiology- Part Two
1.    Discuss the classifications, actions, dosages and side effects of common medications used in pediatric sedation.
2.    Identify common complications of pediatric sedation. 
3.    Differentiate between capnography and pulse oximetry.
4.    Describe the components of a capnogram and recognize waveform changes.

Building a Better IR Team - ARCHIVED

This course is available for viewing only. No Contact Hour Credits are available.
Webinar presented November 13, 2014
Presented by Gail Egan, MS, ANP

Preventing Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in the Radiology Department - ARCHIVED

This Course is no longer available tor CE'

Presented Dec. 9, 2015
Presented by: Chris Cavanaugh, BSN, CRNI, VA-BC

PET/CT Guided Intervention in Oncologic Patients: A Nursing Perspective - ARCHIVED

There are no CE credits for this webinar.

A presentation on a collaborative, patient-centered approach in caring for oncologic patients undergoing PET/CT interventions. This presentation will highlight nursing care related to PET/CT, radiation safety for the staff member, and benefits of PET/CT guided interventions. 

Capnography ToolKit

This is a the Capnography Toolkit