Cardiac Arrest and Spinal Anesthesia

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This case-based CME program educates through the presentation of patient safety scenarios, and is available exclusively online. Patient safety is a component of the ABA’s MOCA® requirements.

Learning Objectives:

  1. To learn risk factors for hemodynamic instability under spinal anesthesia.
  2. To appreciate the need for early identification and treatment when instability occurs.
  3. To appreciate the importance of aggressive resuscitation of cardiac arrest under spinal anesthesia.

Faculty & Credentials:

Judi Turner, M.D.

Core Competencies:

Patient care or patient-centered care

Target Audience:

Anesthesiologists

CME Credit:

0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Method:

Listen to the audio or read the article and take the CME exam.

Required Hardware / Software:

Internet connection with audio, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Activity Release Date:

10/15/2009

Activity Expiration Date:

10/31/2012

SKU:

PSM-07