Intermediate
Bravo pH Capsule Monitoring
Comprehensive Bravo pH capsule monitoring nursing education covering GERD pathophysiology, system components, indications and contraindications, pre-procedure assessment, endoscopic placement, patient education for the 48-96 hour monitoring period, symptom-reflux correlation (SI, SAP, SSI), DeMeester score and AET interpretation, complication management, and advanced applications including impedance-pH monitoring, on-PPI vs off-PPI strategies, and emerging AI technologies.
12
Lessons
9
Hours
12
CME
39
Questions
Learning Objectives
Explain GERD pathophysiology and acid exposure mechanisms
Master Bravo system components, calibration, and quality control
Identify indications, contraindications, and select appropriate patients
Perform comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessment
Support endoscopic Bravo capsule placement procedure
Educate patients on 48-96 hour monitoring period management
Calculate and interpret DeMeester composite score and AET
Apply symptom-reflux correlation metrics (SI, SAP, SSI)
Recognize and manage Bravo complications and technical issues
Integrate Bravo findings with endoscopy and HRM
Apply on-PPI vs off-PPI testing strategies per Lyon Consensus
Explore advanced applications: impedance-pH and AI interpretation