Dive into the depths of perioperative care with the AANA's latest course on Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia (IPH)! This engaging course unravels the causes, effects, and preventative strategies against IPH—unintentional drops in core body temperature during surgery. Learn how anesthesia plays a crucial role in temperature regulation and discover the best practices for maintaining normothermia to enhance patient safety and outcomes. Explore key factors from anesthesia type to patient characteristics, and master warming techniques to combat this challenge. Perfect for anesthesia providers and healthcare teams dedicated to minimizing post-surgery complications and ensuring optimal patient care.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Discuss the physiologic effects of hypothermia, the influence of anesthesia on the thermoregulatory control center, and methods to monitor for and protect patients against Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia (IPH).

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1043557; Expiration Date 8/7/2026.

• Shannon D. Simonovich, PhD, RN
• Susan Krawczyk, DNP, CRNA
• Emma Montague, BSN, RN
• Mitchell Kraus, BSN, RN

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.