This course provides a comprehensive review of the anatomic and physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy, with a focus on implications for anesthesia care. Learners will explore hormonal, cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, renal, gastrointestinal, and neurologic adaptations, along with their impact on pharmacologic management and patient safety. Special attention is given to airway considerations, cardiovascular hemodynamics, coagulation changes, and the challenges of neuraxial anesthesia. Designed for CRNAs and other anesthesia providers, this course equips participants with the critical knowledge needed to optimize care for parturients across all stages of pregnancy.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Review anatomic and physiologic changes of the parturient.   

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 0.5 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045540; Expiration Date 3/31/2028.

AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 0.25 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.

Beth Ann Clayton, DNP, CRNA

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.

Disclosure Statement:
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

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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Refund Policy:
Continuing education activities are nonrefundable.