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ForwardUnderstanding Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Overview
This educational session will provide an overview of anesthesia for the operating room team. The lecture will cover the phases of anesthesia, key safety considerations, and team expectations during perioperative care. Participants will gain a better understanding of anesthesia processes to enhance communication, patient safety, and collaboration in the OR.
Target Audience
RN
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the phases of anesthesia (induction, maintenance, emergence) and their significance in perioperative care.
- Identify key safety considerations and potential complications associated with anesthesia in the operating room.
- Apply team-based strategies to effectively collaborate with anesthesia providers during each phase of anesthesia to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Susan Kelly, CRNA
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation