Hyperbaric Treatment of Ischemia Reperfusion Injury

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

12 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Ischemia-reperfusion injury can occur with any injury that involves the interruption of vascular flow. Potential causes include soft tissue crush injuries, myocardial ischemia, and stroke. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is not only an adjunctive treatment aimed at reducing ischemic tissue damage but, when used early enough post-injury, may mitigate the ischemia-reperfusion response by modulating inflammation, supporting microcirculatory function, maintaining metabolic function in affected tissues, and decreasing the production of reactive oxygen species and oxidative tissue damage.

Due to a paucity of available hyperbaric chambers in many regions and a lack of experience or knowledge regarding its indications, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an often missed therapeutic option. This topic discusses the etiology and pathophysiology of ischemia-reperfusion injuries, reviews the treatment of these injuries with hyperbaric oxygen, and highlights the interprofessional team's role in managing patients with this condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patients at risk of or presenting with ischemia-reperfusion injury.

  • Implement hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunctive treatment for ischemia-reperfusion injury, following established guidelines and protocols.

  • Review the potential adverse effects of treating ischemia-reperfusion injury with hyperbaric oxygen.

  • Collaborate with an interprofessional healthcare team to manage patients with ischemia-reperfusion injuries, including coordinating the timing and duration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and other treatment modalities.

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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

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