Patients presenting with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) may have unpredictable airway issues that can occur during the perianesthesia phase. EDS is a rare condition that affects connective tissue, characterized by abnormal collagen synthesis. It affects both men and women equally and is independent of race and ethnicity. EDS is one of the heritable disorders of connective tissue diseases that are caused by mutations in genes, mainly the COL1A1 and COL1A2 genes, of connective tissue and is inherited by an autosomal dominant type. EDS can influence every organ system, potentially resulting in cardiovascular, autonomic nervous system, gastrointestinal, hematologic, ocular, gynecologic, neurologic, and psychiatric manifestations. Understanding these complications is crucial for preventing life-threatening airway obstructions, especially during sedation or anesthesia. 

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Understand the potential airway complications associated with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) during perianesthetic care and how to develop appropriate airway management plans to prevent complications.
2. Analyze the importance of patient-centered care in managing airway issues in EDS patients, emphasizing the role of coproduction in improving patient outcomes and shared decision-making.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045289; Expiration Date 2/12/2028.

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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

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