Spring Education Exchange (SEE): Day 2, Session 7
Presented By:
- Angela Faulhaber, MSN, APRN, CPNP, CPHON
- Jill Melchers, MSN, APRN, CPNP, CPHON
Session Details: Day 2: May 15, Session 7 12:35 PM (11:35 AM CST/10:35 AM MST/9:35 AM PST)
Overview of Session: This session will focus on nasogastric (NG) tube placement is one of the most painful medical procedures, often causing anxiety, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this, an interdisciplinary task force at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital implemented an intranasal numbing spray, oxymetazoline-tetracaine, to reduce pain and discomfort. The goal was for over 90% of patients, caregivers, and staff to rate the spray as “excellent” or “good” by January 31, 2023. Data from 25 patients showed that 92% rated the spray positively, with many reporting less pain and distress. The task force recommends wider use of the spray and further research into its effectiveness in pediatric patients. They also suggest expanding its use to other nasal procedures to improve patient satisfaction and pain management.
Learning Outcomes:
- The learner will be able to understand the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
- The learner will identify interventions to decrease the patient’s pain and anxiety with nasogastric tube insertion
This contains 2 sections:
- Webinar Recording Link
- Post-Session Evaluation
Continuing Education Credit
APHON will provide .5 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour(s) for the successful completion of this session. Successful completion requires attendance for the entire session and completion of the post-session evaluation.
Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) Coding
This program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim .5 ILNA in one of the following categories:
- Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient
- Pediatric Hem/Onc Nursing Practice
- OR Professional Performance.
Please reach out to the Education Team at education@aphon.org with your name, the email associated with your APHON account, and the above ILNA category you would like to have reflected on your certificate. APHON can update your completion certificate to reflect your choice.
Spring Education Exchange (SEE) Access
The SEE session recordings and post-session evaluations will be available for all registered participants until June 19th (11:59 pm EST).
The Association for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14513.
None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.
Questions or concerns? Contact education@aphon.org.
The APHON Spring Education Exchange is sponsored by ONCC.
Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
- Course Certificate