AIS: Administration Pearls -Targeted Drug Delivery and Immune Globulin Therapies

April 12, 2024

Targeted drug delivery (TDD) via intrathecal drug delivery systems (IDDS) have emerged as a valuable treatment option for patients with chronic pain who have failed to achieve adequate relief with conventional therapies. These systems provide targeted delivery of medications directly to the cerebrospinal fluid, resulting in improved pain control and reduced systemic side effects. Immunoglobulin is a pooled antibody, administered intravaneously or subcutaneously, and a biological agent used to manage various immunodeficiency states and a plethora of other conditions, including autoimmune, infectious, and inflammatory states. However, the use of IDDS and immune globulin therapies are not without potential complications and considerations that must be addressed to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Device malfunctions, including pump failure, catheter issues, and electronic problems, adverse reactions and medication-related side effects must be monitored and addressed. The education session will discuss best practices for enduring the safe administration of these therapies.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for nurses, nursing professionals, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians who administer targeted drug delivery (TDD) via intrathecal drug delivery systems (IDDS).

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Identify all types of intrathecal pumps at the completion of the presentation.

  2. Describe basic mechanics and mechanism of action for each type of intrathecal pump.

  3. Define flow rate and calculate.

  4. Summarize the required processes in the Registered Nurse Home Refill visit.

  5. Explain flow rate dependency in the context of the intrathecal pump and patient response to therapy.

  6. Describe the difference between a peripheral and central vascular access device.

  7. Identify the types of peripheral and central vascular access devices.

  8. Summarize why certain supplies are needed for each type of vascular access device.

  9. Outline the importance in assessment. care. and maintenance of vascular access devices to prevent/manage complications.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 HSC Participation
Course opens: 
04/12/2024
Course expires: 
04/30/2024
Event starts: 
04/12/2024 - 12:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
04/12/2024 - 1:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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5
Planner(s)

Katrina Harper, PharmD, MBA, BCSCP, DPLA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Melissa Hess, Registered Nurse

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Amy Mulgrew, Amy Mulgrew, RN, CRNI, IgCN, VA=BC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AIS Healthcare Group and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. 

 

Designation Statements

Nurses

This activity provides up to 1.0 contact hours. 

Pharmacists

This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-9999-24-007-L01-P   and will award 1.0 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognized ACPE Providers. 

Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity. 

Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Pharmacy Technicians

This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-9999-24-007-L01-T and will award 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy technician education credit in states that recognize ACPE Providers. Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity.

Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 HSC Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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