Unraveling the Mysteries of High Resolution Esophageal Manometry: Decoding the Chicago Classification - 46th Annual Course Session Recording

Overview: Julie A. Forsberg, BSN RN CGRN and Karyn L. Pechinski, BSN RN CGRN present on Unraveling the Mysteries of High Resolution Esophageal Manometry: Decoding the Chicago Classification.

HREM is considered the best way to evaluate esophageal motility. The Chicago Classification is an algorithm that helps interpret esophageal pressures and distinguish abnormal motor function. Learning how to navigate these classification parameters will help identify minor and major motility disorders, such as achalasia, EGJ outflow obstruction, esophageal spasm, and absent contractility.

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This course is worth 1.0 contact hour(s). Contact hour(s) expire on 4/15/2022.

SGNA is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11579. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for re-licensure.

ABCGN: According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), 1.0 hour(s) earned in this activity are considered GI Specific for the purpose of recertification by contact hours through the ABCGN. 
IAHCSMM: According to the criteria of the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), 1 hour(s) earned in this activity are considered approved.

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