This course is Lesson 2 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Oncology Emergencies." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Pericardial Effusion/Cardiac Tampanode

A. Pathophysiology
1. Etiology

2. Patient at Risk
B. Signs and Symptoms
1. Early

2. Late

C. Diagnosis
1. Physical exam

2. Pulsus paradoxus

3. Echocardiogram

D. Treatment Goals
1. Remove fluid

2. Prevent reaccumulation

E. Treatment Options
1. Pericardiocentisis

2. Treat underlying cancer

3. Sclerosis

F. Nursing Care
1. Pericardiocentisis 2. Treat underlying cancer 3. Sclerosis
G. Case Study
II. Malignant Pleural Effusion
A. Pathophysiology
1. Etiology

2. High risk

B. Signs and Symptoms

C. Physical

D. Diagnosis

1. Radiology

2. Thoracentisis

i. Transudative

ii. Exudative

E. Treatment
1. Systemic

2. Pleuradesis

3. Factors to consider

4. Contraindications

F. Nursing Care
1. Case Study

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

Recognize signs and symptoms of Pericardial Effusion/Cardiac Tamponade and Pleural Effusion.
Identify nursing assessment and diagnostic procedures for Pericardial Effusion/Cardiac Tamponade and Pleural Effusion.
Describe treatment and nursing care associated with Pericardial Effusion/Cardiac Tamponade and Pleural Effusion.