In recent years, gut microbiome research has directly benefited from the advent of new-generation sequencing technologies and artificial intelligence. Multiple studies have determined its pervasive influence on various aspects of human health, including the functioning of the body and its systems, cognitive and emotional well-being, and the intake and utilization of nutrients. Also, studies have provided an unprecedented understanding of the crucial role of the gut microbiome in the field of anesthesia. Our presentation aims to disseminate the latest studies of the gut microbiome in the field of anesthesia and increase anesthesia professionals’ awareness of the importance of the gut microbiome to anesthesiology and pain medicine.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Learners will describe the key components and multidimensional communication networks in the microbiota-gut-brain axis.
- Learners will explain the interaction of anesthesia with the gut microbiome and the mechanisms of how anesthesia can alter the gut microbiome.
- Learners will identify the role of the gut microbiome in modulating the effects of anesthesia and analgesics and the patient outcomes following anesthesia administration.
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.0 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1044805; Expiration Date 2/20/2025. AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 0.5 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.