A pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung, occurs when air (either from the lung or outside) collects in the space between the lung and the chest wall. Pneumothorax can present in 1 of 3 ways: spontaneous (primary), secondary, and traumatic. This activity focuses on a subset of traumatic pneumothoraces known as iatrogenic pneumothorax. This refers to a pneumothorax that has developed secondary to an invasive procedure such as a pulmonary needle biopsy (transthoracic and transbronchial), a central venous line placement, or positive pressure ventilation.Iatrogenic pneumothorax is an important PSI condition associated with morbidity and mortality. To reduce the rate of iatrogenic pneumothorax, healthcare providers must implement standardized protocols, enhance training and competency assessment, improve communication and documentation, allocate appropriate resources and equipment, and integrate quality improvement initiatives. By fostering a safety culture and implementing evidence-based practices, healthcare systems can mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax and improve patient outcomes.This activity discusses the need to prioritize the cautious insertion of medical devices to mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax. An evidence-based management algorithm for iatrogenic pneumothorax is provided for management steps and strategies. Collaboration within an interprofessional team is imperative to cultivate a safety culture and mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax. This course emphasizes a shared responsibility for patient safety to proactively address risk factors, implement preventive measures, and collectively strive for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/23327
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Cardiac, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hospital Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Mediastinum, Surgical Critical Care, Thoracic Anesthesia, Trauma, Vascular Surgery