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Liver Biopsy Considerations

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Liver Biopsy Considerations

Author: R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN

This course will equip healthcare professionals with an understanding of liver biopsies, a key procedure in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of liver diseases. Liver biopsies involve the extraction of a small sample of liver tissue for microscopic analysis, an essential diagnostic tool when non-invasive methods do not achieve utility.  

Throughout this course, we will explore the various techniques used in liver biopsies, the clinical indications for performing them, and the recent technological advancements that enhance their utility and safety. Despite the rise of non-invasive diagnostic methods, liver biopsies remain indispensable for assessing conditions like fibrosis and monitoring therapeutic outcomes in diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis.  

We will delve into the procedural intricacies, patient preparation, and post-procedure care, alongside emerging technologies like AI-enhanced tissue analysis, which are set to revolutionize the field. This course aims to provide a detailed, practical understanding of liver biopsy, ensuring health care professionals an application in the clinical settings. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Clinical Indications for Liver Biopsy  
  3. Contraindications 
  4. Common Biopsy Methods 
  5. Complications 
  6. Patient Preparation for Liver Biopsy  
  7. Conclusion 
  8. References 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Liver Biopsy Considerations​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss the role of liver biopsy in the diagnosis and prognosis of liver diseases.  
  2. Explain the contraindications and potential complications associated with liver biopsy procedures.  
  3. Identify the skills needed to minimize risks during liver biopsies. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: September 25, 2024

Course Expires on: September 25, 2027

Course Offering: #459

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