Cerebral Aneurysm—Treatment and Perioperative Nursing Care

AORN JournalVolume 85, Issue 6 p. 1172-1186 Clinical Cerebral Aneurysm—Treatment and Perioperative Nursing Care Imelda Wright RN, Imelda Wright RNSearch for more papers by this author Imelda Wright RN, Imelda Wright RNSearch for more papers by this author First published: 07 June 2007 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2007.05.014Citations: 5 indicates that continuing education contact hours are available for this activity. Earn the continuing education contact hours by reading this article and taking the examination on pages 1183-1184 and then completing the answer sheet and learner evaluation on pages 1185-1186. You also may access this article online athttp://www.aornjournal.org. AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 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. This program meets criteria for CNOR and CRNFA recertification, as well as other continuing education requirements. The author thanks Barbara Watkins, RN, neurosurgery coordinator; Teresa Vanderhoff, RN, OR staff nurse; Felicia Bogar, OR technologist; Betty Stoll, endovascular radiology technologist; Sandra Smith, RN, BSN, CNOR, perioperative educational coordinator; and Jonathan Hodes, MD, neurosurgeon; Baptist Hospital East, Louisville, Ky, for their support, advice, and encouragement in the process of developing this manuscript. 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. Event #07033 Session #8456 Continuing education contact hours: 2.6 Fee: Members $13.00 Nonmembers $26.00 Program offered June 2007 The deadline for this program is June 30, 2010 A score of 70% correct on the examination is required for credit. Participants receive feedback on incorrect answers. Each applicant who successfully completes this program will receive a certificate of completion. This evaluation is used to determine the extent to which this continuing education program met your learning needs. Rate these items on a scale of 1 to 5. Purpose/Goal: To educate perioperative nurses about caring for patients undergoing treatment for cerebral aneurysms. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat ABSTRACT • A CEREBRAL ANEURYSM is a weakening and saccular outpouching of a cerebral artery. This lifethreatening condition affects approximately 10 million to 15 million Americans annually. • PERIOPERATIVE NURSES must be aware of the incidence, clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, and treatments for cerebral aneurysm. This article details the perioperative care of patients undergoing craniotomy for surgical clipping or insertion of an endovascular coil. • ALTHOUGH ENDOVASCULAR COILING is a relatively new procedure with unknown long-term results, this treatment option offers patients a minimally invasive alternative to craniotomy with a shorter hospital stay and decreased recovery time. AORN J 85 (June 2007) 1172-1182. © AORN, Inc, 2007. Citing Literature Volume85, Issue6June 2007Pages 1172-1186 RelatedInformation