ASPAN Learn
Saturday Sessions
#101 Let’s talk Airway! PACU Respiratory Complications
Overview
This session will present the stable and unstable airway as well as the most common airway complications in the PACU.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Maureen McLaughlin MS RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA
#201 An Update on Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
Overview
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a rare but potentially life-threatening event. In this presentation, we plan to review updated data on the risk factors for LAST, how we as perioperative providers can mitigate these risks, and finally review recent updated recommendations on management of LAST.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Ramakrishna Gumidyala MD
#301 The State of the Science: 2022 PeriAnesthesia Nursing Practice
Overview
This session will explore research findings from 2022 that have implications for perianesthesia nursing practice. An analysis of the studies using the JBI critical appraisal tools will be presented.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Margaret McNeill PhD RN APRN-CNS CCRN-K CCNS TCRN EBP-C CPAN NE-BC NHDP-BC FCNS FAAN FASPAN
Daphne Stannard PhD RN CNS NPD-BC FCCM
#401 Caring for the Pregnant Patient in the Perioperative Setting
Overview
This session will explore the most common questions and concerns when managing a postoperative patient in the PACU. Topics include physiologic changes in pregnancy, breastfeeding after surgery, preoperative pregnancy testing and fetal neurotoxicity and exposure to anesthesia.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Cristina Wood MD MS
#501 Pediatric Panic! Understanding Pediatric Laryngospasm and Pediatric Emergence Delirium
Overview
Many nurses working in adult-based facilities verbalize concerns when caring for the pediatric patient. This session will review the major complications that present differently with pediatric patients and how best to manage them.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Regina Hoefner-Notz MS BSN RN CPAN CPN FASPAN
#601 Laboratory Basics for Perianesthesia RN: Those Results are Magic
Overview
The clinical laboratory and its specific functions are not well known among perianesthesia nurses. This session aims to shine a light on what occurs in the lab and how lab and perianesthesia nurses can work together to ensure effective, reliable, and safe patient care.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Jamie Mahtab Farahmandifard MLS(ASCP)
Jamie.farahmandifard@sclhealth.org
Gabrielle Ingalsbe MS BSN RN CPAN CPHQ
#102 Malignant Hyperthermia: Past, Present and Prepare for the Future
Overview
Although malignant hyperthermia is rare, it continues to be a life-threatening emergency that requires multidisciplinary response. This session will present pathophysiology, treatment, recommendations for policy development, and training for staff.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Melissa Schmidt MSN RN CNL EBP-C CPAN CAPA
Malea Sulliban BSN RN
#202 How “Prehabilitation” Improves Surgical Outcomes
Overview
This session will present how to design and implement an impact clinic, and how improving the co-morbid conditions of elective surgery patients can lead to decreased perioperative complications, improved outcomes, and higher patient satisfaction.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Laura Hildebrand MS ANP-C
Karen Lehnherr BSN RN CNML
#302 About Face: An Introduction to Facial Plastic Surgery
Overview
Most medical professionals do not have significant exposure to facial plastic and reconstructive surgeries. This session will present the spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries involving the face to increase understanding of how best to manage these patients in the perioperative setting.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
David Archibald MD FACS
#402 A to Z of Bariatric Surgery! How to Prepare our Patients and Recover Them
Overview
This session will present ERAS guidelines for bariatric surgery from the ASMBS as well as restrictive and malabsorptive bariatric surgery, and the most common bariatric surgery complications in the PACU.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Antoinette Zito MSN RN CPAN FASPAN
Amy Berardinelli DNP RN NE-BC CPAN FASPAN
#502 The Creation of an Ambulatory Surgical Pediatric Discharge Tool
Overview
This session will present an objective discharge tool for the ambulatory pediatric patient. The nature of this tool, how it is best utilized, as well as its usefulness and safety, will also be presented.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Regina Hoefner-Notz MS BSN RN CPAN CPN FASPAN
#602 Everything You Wanted to Know About Implementation Science!
Overview
Nearly every hospital and ambulatory surgical center emphasizes the importance of quality improvement (QI) work, but how does QI it within clinical inquiry and implementation science? This session will explore the world of implementation science and clinical inquiry (including QI work) and will help prepare you to better understand, critique, and consider conducting your own QI project.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Daphne Stannard PhD RN CNS NPD-BC FCCM
Margaret McNeill PhD RN APRN-CNS CCRN-K CCNS TCRN EBP-C CPAN NE-BC NHDP-BC FCNS FAAN FASPAN
#103 Regional Anesthesia in the Perianesthesia Environment
Overview
This session will present what to expect while prepping and recovering patients who receive some of the most common types of nerve blocks. It will also review the features of local anesthetic toxicity which can manifest after a block is given.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Melanie Donnelly MD MPH MBA
#203 The In’s and Out’s of the Pediatric PACU Extended Stay Observation Unit
Overview
This session will present how the extended stay observation unit in PACU was established and the pros and cons of having this type of unit in your PACU. Patient criteria and the current multidisciplinary approach to care on the unit will be presented.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Deborah Dell BSN RN CCRN CPN CPAN
#303 Raising the Bar: Optimizing Screening Practices for Individuals at Risk for OSA
Overview
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) poses a constant threat to patients both in and outside of the perianesthesia setting. This session will present the basics of obstructive sleep apnea and highlight pertinent guidelines and standards of perianesthesia care. Gaps in practice, current research and theory, and potential opportunities to utilize a person’s surgical encounter to promote diagnosis and treatment of OSA will be discussed.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Staci Orbell MSN RN CPAN
#403 I Can Hear You! The 411 on Cochlear Implants
Overview
This session will present on hearing loss and the amazing therapy to restore hearing. Find out about how the cochlear implant works and safe perianesthesia care.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Amy Dooley MS RN CPAN CAPA FASPAN
#503 The Second Victim Phenomenon Impacting Healthcare Professionals
Overview
Healthcare providers, nurses and physicians, who have been involved or affected by adverse patient events often experience emotional and physical trauma similar to post-traumatic stress disorder. These healthcare providers are often termed second victims. This presentation provides background on the second victim phenomenon, discusses resources described by second victims as necessary to aid in their emotional recovery, and through the use of case studies, highlight the experiences of some select “second victims”.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Maureen McLaughlin MS RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA
#603 Everything You Wanted to Know About a Systemic Review!
Overview
Nearly every issue of JOPAN and other professional journals have published systematic reviews, but what are they and how do they differ from other published research studies? This session will explore the world of evidence synthesis (including systematic reviews) and will help prepare you to better understand, critique, and consider conducting your own systematic review!
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Daphne Stannard PhD RN CNS NPD-BC FCCM
Margaret McNeill PhD RN APRN-CNS CCRN-K CCNS TCRN EBP-C CPAN NE-BC NHDP-BC FCNS FAAN FASPAN
#104 Successful Recovery of Same Day Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: Reducing Length of Stay
Overview
The presentation will identify our strategy to successfully discharge Knee and Hip Arthroplasty on the day of surgery. As an orthopedic hospital, my facility leads our hospital system in the process of change.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Jenna Layne BSN RN CPAN
#204 Complications from Surgical Positioning
Overview
During surgery, patients are at risk for injuries and adverse events due to positions required for access to surgical sites. These risks are increased due to the effects of the anesthetic agents. Preanesthesia and postanesthesia nurses must have knowledge of these risks in order to anticipate, and hopefully, prevent injuries, as well as assess for injuries postoperatively.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Nancy O’Malley BSN MA RN CPAN-R CAPA-R FASPAN
#304 PreAnesthesia Testing: A Successful Model
Overview
What is PAT? Is it necessary? How do we staff this department? How do we ensure patients are prepared for the day of surgery? This session examines a successful pre-anesthesia testing model and it’s impact on patient preparation and cancellation rates.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Melissa Davidson MSN RN CPAN
#404 Presenting at the Podium: Sharing Your Knowledge to Advance Perianesthesia Nursing Care
Overview
Have a passion in perianesthesia nursing? Knowledge to share? This interactive session provides tools for nurses interested in public speaking. The speaker has had the honor of presenting at the ASPAN National Conference and shares her tips for a successful presentation.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Maureen McLaughlin MS RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA
#504 Increased Postanesthesia Monitoring Decreases Liver Transplant ICU Admissions
Overview
Liver transplants are one of the largest abdominal surgeries with high risk of postoperative complications. The majority of liver transplant patients required ICU level admission, prolonging their hospital stay. By optimizing an extended recovery in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), we were able to decrease ICU admissions and improve postoperative outcomes.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Miranda Strom MSN AGACNP-BC
Katherine Klingenberg MMS PA-C
#604 Creation and Life with An Extended Recovery Unit in the PACU
Overview
Learn about the creation of, and living with, an extended recovery unit in the PACU. From the first planning session to implementation, you will learn the plethora of details to consider in accomplishing the goal of creating a successful new unit within your PACU. Incorporating ASPAN Standards, Joint Commission regulations, and protocols are key to successfully achieving a working unit that facilitates capacity issues.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Amy Dooley MS RN CPAN CAPA FASPAN
(016) Safe Staffing in the Phase I PACU: ASPAN Study Results and How to Implement
Overview
ASPAN’s Practice Recommendation 1 Patient Classification/Staffing Recommendation is based on expert opinion. Laidlaw v. Lions Gate Hospital’s landmark case demonstrated the vigilance necessary to care for patients in Phase I PACU. To validate the elements of acuity and workload in a Phase I PACU, ASPAN funded a study. This lecture will disseminate these findings along with the results of a qualitative study and concept map.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Jacque Crosson DNP RN CPAN FASPAN
Elizabeth Card DNP APRN FNP-BC CPAN CCRP FAAN FASPAN
Dina Krenzischek PhD MAS RN CPAN CFRE FAAN FASPAN
(018) Mental Illnesses: Are Treatments Available?
Overview
Mental illnesses impact every perianesthesia nurse, either from a patient care standpoint or personally - illnesses that may be treated by a variety of interventions. While this presentation will focus on the perianesthesia nurse’s responsibilities involving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), other treatments will also be described.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Nancy O’Malley MA BSN RN CPAN(Ret) CAPA(Ret) FASPAN
(019) Creating a Strong Flexible Workforce in the Perianesthesia Settings
Overview
With the current changing environment that recently happening around the healthcare arena, it is time to change the way we do things. This presentation will focus on current nursing and healthcare issues such as environmental stress, burnout, and mental health. Recent research studies using self-care techniques and employee engagement can improve in the recruitment and retention of nurses. We need stability, flexibility and resilence to keep healthcare workers stronger.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Pamela Windle DNP RN NE-BC CPAN CAPA FAAN FASPAN
(020) Nursing Residency Program in the Pediatric PACU
Overview
This session reviews a successful adaptation to the postanesthesia care unit as a graduate nurse. The adaptation utilizes a detailed orientation pathway regarding ASPAN’s Competency-Based Orientation for the Registered Nurse Caring for the Pediatric Patient in the Perianesthesia Setting and ASPAN: Mosby’s Orientation to Perianesthesia Nursing.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Frances Graza BSN RN CPN
Kimberly Taylor MBA BSN RN
(021) Responding to Domestic Violence for Medical Professionals
Overview
Attendees will leave this presentation with a better understanding of the definition, prevalence, and impact of domestic violence on their patients and their support systems. Attendees will also be given practical tools on how to ask and respond to abuse screening questions and start safety planning conversations.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Krista Fultz LMSW
(022) Listen to Lead: Podcast-Based Leadership Development in Perianesthesia Nursing
Overview
Leadership engagement directly impacts leadership retention, staff engagement, and patient outcomes. Traditionally, leadership development opportunities in nursing practice have been provided through channels such as journal clubs and didactic lecture-based in-services. This session will discuss the utilization of podcasts and soundbites over journal article review in leadership development activities. This approach functions to optimize idle time with listening activities, and in creating meaningful discussion and idea sharing amongst nursing leaders to build a robust leadership approach to perianesthesia nursing.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Rebecca Vincent BSN RN CPAN
(023) Geriatric Trauma
Overview
This presentation will highlight the new advances in geriatric trauma science that focuses on the emerging epidemiology trends of this specialty trauma care. Key pathophysiologic concerns of aging combined with significant health co-morbidities place the older adult at greater risk for increased mortality. Finally, rapid hemorrhage control, inflammatory cascade activation, permissive hypotension, therapeutic trauma resuscitation, damage control surgery, innovative diagnostic techniques, and best practice evidence-based trauma nursing protocols that lead to better survival outcomes will be discussed.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Myrna Mamaril DNP RN NEA-BC CPAN CAPA FAAN FASPAN
Sunday Sessions
#105 Related Complications from Anesthesia Agents
Overview
There is a risk element when receiving anesthesia agents. The perianesthesia nurse is required to have knowledge on anesthesia agents, the associated risks related to these medications, and potential complications.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Linda Beagley MS RN CPAN FASPAN
#205 Perioperative Care of the Patient with Congenital Heart Disease
Overview
In the last decade, the number of adults with congenital heart disease exceeded the number of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. Many of these patients require surgical care in larger academic institutions and community hospitals alike. This session will highlight the most important considerations for perioperative care for this unique population.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Gina Whitney MD
#305 ABC’s of Perianesthesia Nursing
Overview
Several decades ago, a research study concluded that having a room in close proximity to the operating room staffed by specialized nurses would reduce patient harm: the ‘recovery room’ was born! This session describes the vigilance required by perianesthesia nurses in assessing and managing airway, breathing, and circulation in the immediate postoperative period. Through case studies, potential anesthesia and surgery-related complications are described.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Maureen McLaughlin MS RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA
#405 Transgender and Non-binary Patients: Clinical Clues and Communication Cues
Overview
The number of transgender and non-binary patients seeking gender affirming care is steadily increasing. This session will cover the essentials of providing excellent nursing care in this growing clinical specialty. Pronouns, key definitions, clinical interviewing, gender affirmation surgeries, pre/post-op considerations, and service recovery are all components of this hands-on session.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Shea Beiter BSN RN CCRN CPAN
Louise Owens BSN RN-BC PMGT-BC
#505 Opioid Use Disorder: What You Need to Know
Overview
Substance use disorder is on the rise and the time is now to gain the information we need to be active, knowing contributing members of the healthcare team with the ability to properly care for this patient population.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Meg Beturne MSN RN CPAN CAPA FASPAN
#605 WeLearn: Championing Education
Overview
Despite the extrinsic and intrinsic barriers, organizational support and nurse-driven education builds a culture that promotes nurses’ commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. WeLearn champions collaborate with nurse educators and leaders on engaging strategies to facilitate nurses’ continuing education by designating education block times, conducting learning needs assessments, facilitating peer teaching, and using various education tools and platforms. Playing an active role in their education, nurses gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes that affect their nursing practice, professional growth, and patient outcomes.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Diana Wong MS RN CPAN ONC
#106 Measures to Safely Prepare the Pediatric Patient for Surgery
Overview
The perianesthesia nurse is taking care of two when a pediatric patient presents for surgery. Careful preparation and planning beforehand will pave the way for a successful surgical/procedural event.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Linda Beagley MS RN CPAN FASPAN
#206 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressings: A Cost Analysis
Overview
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) dressings have been utilized to improve outcomes and decrease complications for years, but the initial costs over a standard compressive dressing make them often overlooked by clinic teams and administrations. This session will analyze overall cost savings on admit times due to improved outcomes regarding total joint arthroplasty surgeries.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Dylan Salrin BSN RN
#306 Anesthesia and Sedation Outside of the Operating Room
Overview
With the accelerated development of more sophisticated procedures performed in outside of the traditional operating room, the demand for nurse-administered moderate sedation, as well as anesthesia services, has resulted in increased perianesthesia care of these procedural patients. This session begins with an in-depth description of the sedation continuum, from nurse-administered moderate sedation to deep and general anesthesia levels of sedation during monitored anesthesia care. Incorporating recommendations from the ASPAN Standards and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, procedural sedation across all phases of perianesthesia nursing are explored, from presedation/preanesthetic assessments, periprocedural management and monitoring recommendations to postprocedural monitoring and discharge criteria. Analysis of adverse events and priorities of nursing care are reviewed.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Maureen McLaughlin MS RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA
#406 Bringing the World Into Focus - Identifying Red Flags in Eye Surgery
Overview
Patients undergoing eye surgeries in ambulatory surgery centers vary from premature babies to older adults. Different types of eye surgeries are classified by age. The types of anesthesia are tailored to the procedures, patients’ ages, and comorbidities. The goal is to optimize patients’ needs and recovery, and mitigate risks of postoperative adverse events.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Snezana Radnovic APRN FNP-BC CAPA
#506 “I Can’t Sleep!” The Complexity of the Role of the Nurse Manager
Overview
Today’s nurse managers are overwhelmed while dealing with heavy workloads from many stressors. This session will explore the stressors and pressures impacting the nurse manager, how the stressed nurse manager impacts their nursing team, and strategies to support the nurse manager to manage the pressure.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Lynnae Elliotte MSN RN CCRN-K CPAN
#606 Marijuana: Legalities and the Impact on Patients
Overview
Is marijuana legal? What do I do if my patient admits use? This session will explore the legalities, history, and impact of marijuana on the perianesthesia patient.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Melissa Davidson MSN RN CPAN
#107 Mama Mia! Care of the Obstetrical Patient in the PACU
Overview
Obstetrical patients require the same standard of care regardless of the location where the care is provided. Rarely, if ever, are obstetrical patient considerations offered in onboarding/educational enrichment offerings to the perianesthesia nurse. In this session, the learner will be provided fundamental knowledge required for providing care to the obstetrical patient in the general postoperative care setting.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Laura Ortiz Carter MSN BBA RN CCRN RNC-OB C-EFM
Ayumi Fielden MSN RN CCRN-K CPAN
#207 APRN in the Perianesthesia Setting: Advancing Patient Care in All Phases
Overview
This session presents a historical look at the birth, development, and progression of the advanced practice RN through various roles and responsibilities as well as the overall beneficial aspects of the presence of the perianesthesia APRN.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Katherine Simpson DNP, APRN-BC, CNRN, CVRN-II, LNC
Felicia Selman MSN RN CAPA
#307 The Joy of Nursing: Nurses’ Well-Being
Overview
For many nurses, nursing is more than a profession, it’s a calling. Many factors have challenged the nursing profession over the last several years. This session will review these factors and discuss how nurses remain resilient.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Linda Beagley MS RN CPAN FASPAN
#407 Oh No My Patient is in Shock! What Do We Do Now?
Overview
The pathophysiology of types of shock will be presented along with the differential for choosing the type of vasopressors and inotropes for each shock state. Updated recommendations and guidelines will also be presented.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Wanda Rodriguez MA RN CCRN CPAN
#507 What We Wish We Knew at Discharge: Nurses’ Perspectives
Overview
Two nurses’ perspectives on being discharged from PACU after major surgery will tell what they wish they had been told about recovery from surgery.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Brian Harradine MSN RN CAPA CNOR NPD-BC
Denise Oxford BSN RN CPAN
#607 Chronic/Intractable Pain Management in the Perianesthesia Setting: Lidocaine Infusions
Overview
In the wake of the opioid epidemic, healthcare providers must manage chronic and intractable pain through multiple modalities. Lidocaine infusions have shown promising results in the treatment of such pain. This session will present an overview of the opioid epidemic, use for lidocaine in the treatment of chronic/intractable pain, possible side effects, and treatment of lidocaine toxicity.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Michelle Meadows MSN-Ed RN CPAN CAPA
#108 Perianesthesia and Aromotherapy: A Proactive Approach to PONV
Overview
This session will present an alternative approach using a non-pharmacotherapeutic option to treat physical symptoms such as postoperative nausea with aromatherapy essential oil-infused treatment. The goal is to provide oncology patients with a safe and effective non-pharmacologic solution to improve the patient experience. The discussion will also include details of the evidence-based practice process and enterprise approval process as well as the discussion of data collected and evaluated.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Michelle Johann MSN-Ed RN CPAN PHN WTA
#208 The Perianesthesia Emergency Nurse (PEN): Resource to Assist with High Acuity Patients
Overview
This session will present the perianesthesia emergency nurse (PEN) role created and designed by an interprofessional workgroup of educators, bedside nurses, leadership, and our quality anesthesiologist. The primary function of our PEN is to respond to patients in the recovery room showing signs of clinical decompensation and assist in the evaluation, assessment, plan, interventions, and triage. It is our version of the rapid response nurse in the PACU.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
JoAnn L. Anderson MSN RN CCRN CPAN
Hollie Thornton MSGH RN CCRN CPAN SANE
Jessica Wilson BSN RN CCRN
#308 To Err is Human: Progress and Priorities in the Prevention of Medication Errors
Overview
No healthcare professional intends to make a medication error. Reviews of high-profile errors reveal flaws in the system that contributed to the errors. This presentation reviews progress in medication safety since the 1999 publication, ‘To Err is Human’, and describes safe medication technological strategies available today. Using a case study approach, medication errors are reviewed through the lens of how the error occurred and how use of technology and redundancy in practice mitigate risk.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Maureen McLaughlin MS RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA
#408 Let’s Bury Burnout! Strategies for Putting Stress to Rest!
Overview
This session will present how to recognize nursing burnout, contributing factors, and how you can resolve these issues.
(IC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Dolly Ireland MSN RN CAPA CPN FASPAN
#508 Let’s Talk About Sex (at Discharge)
Overview
The most unasked questions during discharge surround sex and sexuality. This session aims to help perianesthesia nurses discuss sex with their patients openly and without embarrassment.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Brian Harradine MSN RN CAPA CNOR NPD-BC
#608 Intranasal Esketamine: Improving Depression and Reducing Suicide Risk
Overview
Intranasal Esketamine (IE), derived from the anesthetic ketamine, was approved for the treatment of treatment resistant depression (TRD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) with and without suicide ideation (SI) in 2019. Based on postanesthesia expertise, perioperative care collaborated with anesthesia and behavioral health to develop a treatment service to support the treatment and monitoring needs for IE administration and increase access to care for TRD/MDD/SI patients. This intranasal esketamine service has provided a reduction in depressive symptoms and a return to functional quality of living for patients with minimal impact on the daily function of perioperative and operating room throughput.
(DC) 1.25 contact hours
Speaker(s)
Angela Wirick BSN RN-BC
Nancy Young MSN RN-BC CNL-C
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