This article addresses a critical issue in anesthesia management: intraoperative hypotension (IOH). IOH is a common occurrence during surgery, particularly in noncardiac procedures, and is strongly associated with severe complications such as acute kidney injury, myocardial injury, stroke, and death. By examining the latest advancements in hemodynamic monitoring technologies, specifically the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI), the article demonstrates how emerging tools can predict and prevent hypotensive events, thereby reducing patient morbidity and mortality.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Understand the significance of intraoperative hypotension (IOH) and its association with negative patient outcomes such as acute kidney injury, myocardial injury, and death.
- Analyze the role of advanced hemodynamic monitoring technologies, including the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI), in predicting and managing IOH to improve patient outcomes during surgery.
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045299; Expiration Date 2/12/2028. AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 1.0 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.