An estimated 10-20% of colonoscopies are considered difficult. In this one-hour CNE activity, the speaker will review human anatomy, pre and intra endoscopy patient assessment, and abdominal pressure techniques to improve abdominal pressure strategies and decrease potential injuries to patients, providers, and staff. Participants will be able to discuss changes in practice to improve abdominal pressure techniques during endoscopic procedures.

This faculty-directed education activity is intended primarily for RNs with a responsibility for or an interest in ensuring safe patient care in the endoscopy suite. The presentation will also be of interest to allied healthcare personnel and MDs involved in endoscopy.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1)  Identify five anatomical and ergonomic considerations that contribute to a technically difficult endoscopy procedure

2) Describe three patient variables that increase the need for abdominal pressure support

3) Compare four abdominal pressure strategies utilized to reduce or prevent looping/relooping during endoscopic procedures

Participants will complete the recorded webinar learning activity. They will view the presentation, then register to complete the evaluation and take the post-test on the website. They will submit the documentation as directed. A bibliographic reference is included for those wishing additional information.

Upon successful completion of the entire online program and submission of required documentation, participants will be granted 1 contact hour. No partial credit will be granted.

According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), contact hours earned in this activity are considered GI Specific for the purpose of recertification through the ABCGN.

1. Successful completion: Participants must complete the entire program, register, achieve a score of 80% on the post-test and submit required documentation.
2. Conflict of interest: Planners disclose no conflict of interest. The speakers disclose salary or honorarium from the commercial support entity; they have signed a statement agreeing to present material fairly and without bias.
3. Commercial company support: Fees are underwritten by education funding provided by COLOWRAP.
4. Non-commercial company support: None.
5. Alternative/Complementary therapy: None.
6. Implicit Bias: Educational Dimensions supports efforts to eliminate health care disparities and implicit bias in medical treatment along the lines of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status other characteristics in CNE activities addressing direct patient care.

Participants successfully completing the activity and submitting required documentation will be permitted to print a certificate of completion. Participants are advised to retain the certificate for eight years following activity completion.

Replacement of misplaced certificate is available from Educational Dimensions. There is a fee for this service. Request a replacement by contacting us.