This course is sponsored by an educational grant provided by Merck. 

There have been significant updates to the literature regarding the management of neuromuscular blocking agents as well as reversal of neuromuscular blockade. In 2023 the American Society of Anesthesiologists released updated guidelines on the monitoring of neuromuscular blockade and reversal of that blockade. In addition, the AANA has incorporated these recommendations into related AANA clinical documents.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Discuss monitoring considerations for patients who have received neuromuscular blocking agents.  
2. Describe updates to clinical guidelines related to the administration of neuromuscular blocking agents during anesthesia. 
3. Discuss clinical applications for the use of new guidelines related to the administration of neuromuscular blocking agents during anesthesia.  

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1043753; Expiration Date 10/2/2024.

AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 1.00 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.

Richard Flowers, DNP, CRNA, CHSE

Maria Van Pelt, PhD, CRNA, FAAN

Daniel King, DNP, CRNA, CPPS

Accreditation Information:
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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Post-Test Attempt Notice:
A minimum passing score of 80% is required to pass this course. You have TWO opportunities to achieve a passing score. If you fail to achieve a passing score of 80%, you will not receive CE credit for this course.

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Continuing education activities are nonrefundable.