Perioperative emergencies: Perioperative Nursing Update Course Module 4

Overview: 

Discover vital insights into perioperative emergencies, encompassing anaesthesia-related complications and surgical emergencies. Explore early recognition, management strategies, and preventive measures for these critical events in surgical settings. Enhance your knowledge and preparedness to handle perioperative emergencies with confidence and efficiency.

This module will focus on:

• Management of the difficult airway when you “can’t intubate and can’t oxygenate” (CICO)

• Recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis in the perioperative setting

• Implementation of the Massive Transfusion Protocol in the event of a major haemorrhage

• Application of CRM principles to ensure a timely and effective response to emergencies

• Utilisation of the Malignant Hyperthermia pathway including reversal agents

• Identification of the signs and symptoms of local anaesthetic (LA) toxicity and the treatment required

Delivered over 2 webinars and interactive eLearning case studies, this module will explore the recognition and response to perioperative emergencies such as CICO, anaphylaxis, massive haemorrhage, LA toxicity and malignant hyperthermia combined with the principles of CRM. We will investigate various skills to optimise patient outcomes when faced with unexpected emergencies in the perioperative environment.

 The first webinar will cover perioperative emergencies including:

• “Can't intubate, can’t oxygenate” (CICO)

• Anaphylaxis

The second webinar will cover key concepts in the management of these emergencies including:

• Massive Haemorrhage Protocol (MHP or MTP)

• Principles of Crisis Resource Management (CRM)

The online interactive case studies cover the rare but potentially life threatening emergencies of Malignant Hyperthermia and Local Anaesthetic (LA) toxicity that may occur in the perioperative patient.

Target Audience:

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

Webinar Dates:

Session 1 Emergencies: CICO and Anaphylaxis - August 5th

Session 2 Emergencies: Massive Transfusion Protocol & CRM - September 9th

Webinar Times:

AEST 1900-2000 NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT, QLD

ACST 1830-1930 SA, NT

AWST 1700-1800 WA