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Anesthesia

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Anesthesia techniques:
General
Regional
Local
Moderate sedation
Monitored IV sedation (MAC and TIVA)
Anesthetic and reversal agents
Stages of anesthesia
Anesthesia considerations for special populations:
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Physiology

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Pathophysiology of body systems
Physical assessment
Physical responses to procedures and anesthesia
Potential complications to pre-existing conditions
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Perianesthesia Monitoring and Intervention

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Normal and abnormal diagnostic results
Vital signs and hemodynamic monitoring
Complications with emergence
Abnormal physiological conditions
Positioning
Injury prevention
Thermoregulation
Airway management
Fluid and electrolyte management
Infection prevention and control
Acute and chronic pain management
Alternative and non-pharmacological treatment modalities (e.g., cold therapy, aromatherapy, relaxation techniques)
Pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics
Interactions and incompatibility with medications or supplements
Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
Perianesthesia-specific emergencies
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Perianesthesia Care Considerations

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Continuum and Transfer of Care:
Post-anesthesia Phase I
Post-anesthesia Phase II
Individualized patient care
Environmental factors (e.g., noise, temperature, air flow, latex)
Psychosocial factors (e.g., coping styles, developmental stage, religion/spirituality, culture)
Behavioral health factors (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, substance use, obesity)
Mental health factors (e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, autism spectrum)
Patient and family planning and education:
Day of procedure
Discharge instructions
Communication principles and techniques
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Professional Nursing Practice and Guidelines

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Multidisciplinary collaboration and referral
Evidence-based practice
ACLS guidelines
PALS guidelines
Healthcare quality and patient safety principles
Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) guidelines/protocol
ASPAN standards
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) guidelines
Regulatory, legal, and ethical guidelines (e.g., Patient Bill of Rights, privacy and confidentiality, advance directives, informed consent, HIPAA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act)
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