ON DEMAND 2024 Midwest Conference - Pharmacological Strategies and Airway Management: What Drugs Do I Use?
CE Information
1.0 contact hour (1.0 pharmacology)Completion Time
50 minutesAvailable Until
December 31, 2025
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Subspecialties
Emergency and OtherClinical Topics
Pharmacology and SurgeryIn critical airway management scenarios, the ability to quickly and effectively manage airway instrumentation and reverse muscle relaxants is paramount. While succinylcholine is a widely used muscle relaxant for facilitating intubation by inducing vocal cord relaxation, there are instances where its administration is contraindicated. This abstract aims to delve into the necessity for alternative muscle relaxants in specific patient populations and the utilization of sugammadex as a reversal agent in critical airway situations. By exploring the pharmacological options available to advanced practice providers, this abstract highlights the importance of understanding and implementing alternative strategies to ensure optimal patient outcomes in challenging airway scenarios. By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to apply pharmacological knowledge to manage critical airway scenarios.
Learning Objectives
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Understanding Pharmacological Agents for Airway Management: Gain a comprehensive understanding of key pharmacological agents used in airway management, including Propofol, Etomidate, Ketamine, and various neuromuscular blockers, focusing on their mechanisms of action, indications, and pharmacokinetics.
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Safe Application of Sedatives and Muscle Relaxants: Learn to apply sedatives and neuromuscular blocking agents safely in clinical scenarios, taking into account patient-specific factors such as health status and potential drug interactions, to ensure effective and safe intubation practices.
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Decision-Making in Airway Management: Develop decision-making skills for managing difficult airways, integrating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, and utilizing decision-making pathways for different patient demographics, including adults and children.
Learning Outcome Evaluation: Participants will state one thing they learned from the program and how they will implement it into their practice.
Speakers
Maiko Yamashita is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), currently serving as the Program Director of Rush University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program and as an Assistant Professor at Rush University College of Nursing. She completed her undergraduate nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati before gaining extensive experience in level-one trauma nursing, specializing in the emergency room and surgical trauma intensive care unit. Dr. Yamashita furthered her education by earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia from Rush University. With over 17 years of experience in direct patient care, she has held various leadership roles, including Program Director, co-founder of the Rush CRNA, editorial panelist for the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists and as the CRNA representative for the Programming Committee of the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing. Dr. Yamashita is also actively involved as a Board member of the national mentorship program, Diversity CRNA. Driven by her commitment to collaboration and strategic planning, Dr. Yamashita focuses on implementing sustainable changes within her leadership roles. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is dedicated to promoting health and educational equity, demonstrated through her involvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) committees and initiatives at both the college and hospital levels. Furthermore, she advocates for environmentally conscious anesthesia delivery practices and participates in global health anesthesia services.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 contact hour (1.0 pharmacology) to attendees.
Accredited by Illinois Nurses Foundation is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Illinois Nurses Foundation and the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing jointly provided this program.
Disclosures
To earn contact hours, learners must watch the entire webinar and submit an evaluation to receive the digital certificate after the session.
There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity
Activity Content
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- Pharmacological Strategies and Airway Management: What Drugs Do I Use? (Size: 1.77 MB)
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