Spinal Anesthesia

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (22 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

1 Jan 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The development of regional anesthesia started with the isolation of local anesthetics, the first being cocaine (the only naturally occurring local anesthetic). The first regional anesthetic technique performed was spinal anesthesia, and the first operation under spinal anesthesia was in 1898 in Germany by August Bier. Before this, the only local anesthetic techniques were topical anesthesia of the eye and infiltration anesthesia. The central nervous system (CNS) comprises the brain and spinal cord. The term neuraxial anesthesia refers to the placement of local anesthetic in or around the CNS. Spinal anesthesia is a neuraxial anesthesia technique in which local anesthetic is placed directly in the intrathecal space (subarachnoid space). This activity reviews the technique, contraindications, indications of spinal anesthesia and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of these patients.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the technique of spinal anesthesia.
  • Describe the indications of spinal anesthesia.
  • Review the complications of spinal anesthesia.
  • Outline the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to enhance the delivery of care for patients undergoing spinal anesthesia.

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Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

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This activity is designated for 1.50 ANCC contact hours.

 

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  6. Obtain a certificate.

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