AANA October 2026 Journal: Trauma-Informed Care: Considerations for Anesthesia Providers

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Expires on Oct 05, 2027

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Credit Offered

1 MAC Ed Credit

1 Pharmacology Credit

This journal course explores the importance of trauma-informed care in anesthesia practice, focusing on the unique challenges and perioperative risks associated with patients experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will examine how PTSD can influence anesthesia management, including increased anxiety, altered pain perception, and the risk of emergence delirium. The course reviews evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions, strategies for identifying and minimizing trauma-related triggers, and the importance of individualized anesthetic planning. Emphasis is placed on integrating trauma-informed principles to enhance patient safety, reduce perioperative complications, and promote compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the surgical experience.

Learning Outcomes:

Describe three aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder relevant to anesthesia management of this population.
Discuss the pharmacological management and risks associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.
State three preventable measures anesthesia providers can take to decrease triggering events and improve patient experience in surgery.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 MAC Ed CE credits; Code Number 1047323; Expiration Date 10/5/2027.

Thomas Diller, PhD, CRNA
Daylon Freeman, BSN, RN
Sandi Hogg, BSN, RN
Daniel Linebaugh, BSN, RN
Ryen Rae, BSN, RN
Charles Miller, MSA, CRNA

None of the content experts for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

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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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.