Discover cutting-edge pediatric anesthesia techniques with our course comparing Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) and Caudal Block. Dive into a compelling study revealing superior pain management efficacy with QLB in children undergoing open pyeloplasty, including prolonged analgesia, reduced postoperative pain, and lower analgesic consumption.  

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Compare the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) versus caudal epidural block (CEB) in pediatric patients undergoing open pyeloplasty.
2. Analyze the postoperative pain management outcomes and complications associated with QLB and CEB in pediatric surgery, including the duration of analgesia and analgesic consumption.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045282; Expiration Date 2/12/2028. AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 1.0 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 1.0 CE credits in Pain Management.

• Shreya B. Shah, MD, DNB
• Deepanjali Pant, MD
• Archna Koul, MD
• Anirban Roy, DNB
• Jayashree Sood, MD
• Parul T. Chugh, MSc

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.