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Benzocaine Allergic Reaction: Methemoglobinemia in the TEE Patient....COMING SOON! (0 credit hours)

Abstract

This module is presented in a format combining audio with lesson text appearing in a slide show. Flash Player is required to play the file, and can be downloaded here.

This module introduces the learner to one of the lesser known complications resulting from the administration on Benzocaine during TEE. After completing the course, the learner will be able to understand the pathophysiology of methemoglobinemia, recognize the associated signs and symptoms and the method of treatment used. Helpful nursing interventions will also be discussed.

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. The ARRT does not allow CE activities such as internet courses, home study programs or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same or any subsequent biennium.

Author

Carol Eck, RN
Carol has more than 25 years of cardiovascular nursing experience, both in non-invasive and invasive settings. An employee of St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, Carol has worked in the cardiac cath lab, assisting with diagnostic procedures, PCI, intra-aortic balloon pump insertions, electrophysiology studies, pacemaker insertions and patient prep and recovery. She presently is the Technical Director of the echocardiography lab at St. Joseph’s, where she works with both adult and pediatric patients, performing transesophageal echocardiograms, pharmacological/exercise stress tests, contrast imaging and nuclear stress testing. She originated quality assurance programs for both echo and cath labs and has also prepared documentation for the hospital’s echo lab accreditation. Carol earned her nursing degree from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Allentown, PA, and has holds a number of credentials in the field, including her Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (

Healthworks is a private healthcare professional practice organization offering a variety of cardiovascular and imaging solutions, including clinical education, expert staffing and consulting services in the areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology, electrophysiology and specialty nursing. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Douglassville, PA.

Objectives

After studying the module, the learner should be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology of methemoglobinemia.
Recognize the early signs and symptoms of a benzocaine allergic reaction.
Differentiate a benzocaine reaction from respiratory distress caused by IV conscious administration.
Describe the interventions needed to expedite treatment in the patient with methemoglobinemia.

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