Perioperative therapeutics, from anaesthesia to analgesia: Perioperative Nursing Update Module 3

About The Perioperative Nursing Update Course

The Perioperative Nursing Update Course has been developed by Medcast’s expert clinical educators to provide a comprehensive course suitable to experienced perioperative nurses and those new to perioperative nursing or looking to work in the field. 

Content Supporting The Requirements of Nurses

Content is based on contemporary practices throughout the perioperative environment and support the requirements of nurses working as:

• Pre-admissions nurses - The coordinator of care
• Anaesthetic assistant -  The patient advocate & collaborator
• Scrub Scout nurses - The intraoperative guardians
• PACU nurses - The recovery and discharge expert

Flexible 5-Module Course Delivery

The course has been divided into 5 modules delivered throughout the year. Each module consists of 2 live/on-demand webinars delivered one month apart. The webinars are supported by interactive eLearning case studies to extend your knowledge & expertise.

Each of the 5 modules can be undertaken and provide 3 hours of CPD for each module or all 5 modules can be completed for 15 hours of CPD. You may choose to enrol in any of the 5 modules.  The entire course is included in the Medcast Plus subscription or each part can be purchased for $99.

Module 3: Patient therapeutics - Anaesthesia, analgesia & antiemetics 

Overview:

Patient therapeutics in the context of anaesthesia, analgesia & antiemetics is an essential component of perioperative care, covering a broad range of medications and strategies used to enhance patient outcomes during and after surgical procedures.

This module will focus on:

• Anaesthetic types & agents used to induce a temporary state of unconsciousness or loss of sensation  allowing surgical procedures to be performed without causing pain or distress to the patient ,
• Analgesics and techniques required to reduce and manage pain, and 
• Antiemetic strategies for preventing and managing post operative nausea & vomiting.

The use of these therapeutics is critical in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and optimal outcomes during surgical procedures. Proper management involves a multidisciplinary approach tailored to the individual needs of each patient, balancing efficacy with the minimization of adverse effects.

Delivered over 2 webinars and interactive eLearning case studies, this module will explore a comprehensive approach to anaesthetic techniques including general anaesthetics, regional anaesthetics and local anaesthetics; updated guideline recommendations for PONV and the ANZCA recommendations for pain management

 The first webinar will cover key concepts in anaesthesia including:

• Inhalational anaesthetic agents
• Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA)
• Regional anaesthesia including spinal, epidural, nerve & plexus blocks

The second webinar will cover key concepts in management of post-operative complications of therapeutics including:

• Acute pain management & pain protocols
• Post operative nausea & vomiting - prevention, protocols & discharge planning

Following our patient case study from Module 1 & 2, we will discuss the therapeutic options, pharmacology and side effects within the intraoperative and postoperative settings. 

Target Audience:

This webinar is ideal for perioperative nurses, nursing students, and healthcare professionals interested in perioperative care.

Course feedback:

"It was such an interesting education session, lots of information available and it has made me aware of how things can be improved in my own place of work"