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Release Date: June 2009
Expiration Date for Credit: June 30, 2010
Accreditation Statement:
Dannemiller is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians:
Dannemiller designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Physicians should claim only those credits that they actually spend in the activity.
Nurse Practitioners:
Dannemiller is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: AANP Provider Number 090419. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards. It provides 1.0 contact hour of continuing education.
Registered Nurses:
Dannemiller is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 4229, for 1.2 contact hours. RNs outside California must verify with their licensing agency for approval of this course.
Intended Audience:
This educational activity is intended for physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and nurses working with hospitalized children in pain.
Needs Assessment:
Many hospitalized children continue to report unacceptable levels of pain during their hospital stay (Ellis, et al., 2002). Even more vulnerable than children who can advocate for themselves are those who are unable to do so due to age or cognitive disabilities; these populations are at even higher risk for poor pain assessment and management (APS, 2003). Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA) is a treatment modality that allows parents and/or nurses to administer a small amount of intravenous (IV) opioid by pushing a button. PNCA has been available for decades, yet many organizations are reluctant to implement it as a standard of care. This article will provide evidence supporting the use of PNCA, as well as the evidence-based practice guidelines necessary to safely utilize PNCA as a means of providing effective pain management to these vulnerable patient populations.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, healthcare providers will be able to:
- Discuss current issues concerning pediatric pain management.
- Identify the advantages of Patient-controlled Analgesia (PCA) and how they apply to Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA).
- Identify at least two controversies associated with PNCA.
- Discuss the evidence supporting PNCA.
- Identify at least three evidence-based interventions to keep PNCA safe.
Method of Participation:
This activity should take approximately one hour to complete. Participants should first read the objectives and other introductory CME information, then proceed to the educational offering. If CME is desired, participants can then access the registration form and post-test. To receive credit for this activity, follow the instructions provided on the post-test. This credit is valid through 06/30/2010. No credit will be given after this date.
If you choose to complete the post-test and earn credit for this activity, there is a $5 fee associated with processing the certificate. The material itself can be accessed for free.
Faculty Disclosure:
In accordance with the ACCME, Dannemiller requires that any person who is in a position to control the content of a CME activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships they have with a commercial interest. Accordingly, Ms. Czarnecki reported that she has no financial relationship with any commercial interests that are relevant to this activity. Dr. Weisman reported that he has no financial relationship with any commercial interests that are relevant to this activity.
All others involved with this activity have no relationships with commercial interests.
Off Label Statement: N/A
Disclaimer:
The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Dannemiller. The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those views of the employer, institutions or organizations unless stated explicitly. This material is prepared based upon a review of multiple sources of information, but it is not exhaustive of the subject matter. Therefore, healthcare professionals and other individuals should review and consider other publications and materials on the subject matter before relying solely upon the information contained within this educational activity.
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