Course
Locked-In Syndrome
Contact Hours Awarded: 3
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Course Overview
Author: Maureen Sullivan-Tevault, RN, BSN, CEN, CDCES
Locked-in Syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when injury has taken place in the brainstem (specifically the pons). Locked-in Syndrome has often been mistaken for a “comatose state”, which has unfortunately resulted in the delay of the necessary emergent treatment to stabilize and reduce the risk of long-term complications. With a proper interdisciplinary team plan of care approach, the person who develops Locked-in Syndrome is believed to have the opportunity for a meaningful life.
Ongoing care of a patient with Locked-in Syndrome has required complex care, as well as difficult conversations regarding patient self-determination and discussions around assisted euthanasia. The purpose of this learning program is to educate the nurse professional on the complexities of caring for a patient with what is deemed a catastrophic “comatose” injury, yet who is aware, fully alert, and cognitively intact.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Quick Terminology Reference
- Definition
- Assessment Types of Locked-in Syndrome
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Etiology
- Treatment
- Self-Management
- Research Findings/ Additional Resources
- Case Studies
- Conclusion
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 Locked-In Syndrome. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 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:
- Identify the classification (subtypes) of Locked-in Syndrome.
- Verbalize medical conditions and disease processes that can cause Locked-in Syndrome.
- Describe the signs and symptoms of Locked-in Syndrome.
- Discuss diagnostic testing used in the initial treatment of a patient with suspected Locked-in Syndrome.
- Outline elements of the complex ongoing therapies required to care for a patient with Locked-in Syndrome.
- Define critical differences between hospice and palliative care.
- Discuss the value of Advanced Directives in the treatment of patients with rare, complex, life-altering medical conditions.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- 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 Expires on: February 07, 2028
Course Offering: #612