Poster Presentation: The Impact of Maternal Obesity and Additional Surgical Factors on Cesarean Delivery Duration

Availability

On-Demand

Expires on 02/20/2025

Cost

$0.00

Credit Offered

0.25 Class A Credit

As maternal obesity rates rise, so do the challenges and risks associated with cesarean deliveries (CD). Increased body mass index (BMI) often leads to longer procedural and anesthesia times, influencing the choice of neuraxial techniques. This course explores the complexities of anesthesia management in obese patients undergoing CD, including the potential need for catheter-based techniques like combined spinal epidurals (CSE) and their associated risks, such as post-dural puncture headaches. By understanding the impact of BMI and related factors on procedural times, anesthesia providers will be better equipped to make informed clinical decisions and select the most appropriate anesthetic techniques for optimal patient outcomes.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate understanding of CD duration and BMI correlation.

2. Apply evidence-based knowledge to guide practice management and anesthetic care of the obstetric population.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 0.25 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1044794; Expiration Date 2/20/2025.

Heather A. Larsen, CRNA, APRN, DNAP
Erin E. Martin, CRNA, APRN, DNP
Emily E. Sharpe, MD
Darrell R. Schroder, MS
Erica R. Portner, RRT, LRT
Mark D. Rollins, MD, PhD

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.

Content Disclaimer:
The views, information, or opinions expressed within the videos and audio are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

Course content has been prepared by the presenter/developer, and each viewer agrees that the presenter/developer is solely responsible for the content and the accuracy thereof. The viewer agrees that the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content.

Refund Policy:
Continuing education activities are nonrefundable.