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• Title: Epidural Analgesia Update
• Author : NetCE
• Release Date : January 01, 2021
• Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,Medical,
• Pages : * pages
• Size : 406 KB

Description

The purpose of this course is to educate acute care nurses and allied surgical staff about the use of epidural analgesia as a method of pain control in a variety of settings. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:


1. Describe the historical evolution that preceded the use of epidural analgesia as a method of pain management.

2. Review spinal anatomy, including differences between the epidural and subarachnoid spaces.

3. Identify key points in patient selection and preparation for epidural analgesia.

4. Discuss the action of epidural narcotics.

5. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the various epidural administration methods.

6. Outline patient safety considerations applicable to the administration of epidural analgesia.

7. Discuss physiologic parameters to assess in a patient receiving epidural analgesia.

8. Describe narcotic- and catheter-related side effects/complications of epidural analgesia and appropriate nursing interventions.

9. Discuss common nursing diagnoses and interventions for the patient receiving epidural analgesia.


This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.

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