AORN Journal
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 839-850 , May 2009

Endovascular Leaks: Perioperative Nursing Implications

  • Jacqueline Thompson, RN, BSN, CNOR

      Affiliations

    • Jacqueline Thompson, RN, BSN, CNOR, is an endovascular coordinator and RN first assistant at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY. Ms Thompson has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in publishing this article.
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  • Glenn Bertling, RN, CNOR, CRNFA, RVT

      Affiliations

    • Glenn Bertling, RN, CNOR, CRNFA, RVT, is an RN first assistant and vascular ultrasound technologist with Midwest Surgical Specialists, Lima, OH. Mr Bertling has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in publishing this article.

  • Image Result

    Type I endoleak at the proximal attachment site.

    Type I endoleak at the proximal attachment site.

  • Image Result

    Type II endoleak with an n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate glue cast.

    Type II endoleak with an n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate glue cast.

  • Image Result

    Type III endoleak noted in an explanted graft with structural defect and a hole in the graft fabric.

    Type III endoleak noted in an explanted graft with structural defect and a hole in the graft fabric.

  • Image Result

    Type IV endoleaks occur when blood leaks through the graft wall; these can occur anywhere on the graft.

    Type IV endoleaks occur when blood leaks through the graft wall; these can occur anywhere on the graft.

 New! Complete this CE activity online at aorn.org/CE indicates that continuing education contact hours are available for this activity. Earn the contact hours by reading this article and taking the examination on pages 847–848 and then completing the answer sheet and learner evaluation on pages 849–850. The contact hours for this article expire May 31, 2012.The behavioral objectives and examination for this program were prepared by Rebecca Holm, RN, MSN, CNOR, clinical editor, with consultation from Susan Bakewell, RN, MS, BC, director, Center for Perioperative Education. Ms Holm and Ms Bakewell have no declared affiliations that could be perceived as potential conflicts of interest in publishing this article.This program meets criteria for CNOR and CRNFA recertification, as well as other continuing education requirements.AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.AORN recognizes this activity as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center approves or endorses products mentioned in the activity.AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptance of this activity for relicensure.

PII: S0001-2092(09)00105-7

doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.02.001

AORN Journal
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 839-850 , May 2009

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