Types of Anaesthesia

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When caring for patients who require surgery, it is vital that healthcare professionals have an understanding of the anaesthesia that is provided to patients and the risks associated with this administration.

Content

6 Units • 16 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Pretest
3 Questions
Local Anaesthesia
4 Questions
4m
Sedation
2 Questions
4m
Regional Anaesthesia
2 Questions
5m
General Anaesthesia
3 Questions
5m
Conclusion
2m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Accurately assess, recognise and respond to patients who have been administered anaesthesia or sedation.

2

Improved knowledge of the different types of anaesthesia and risk associated with general, regional and local anaesthesia

Who it's for:

Nursing and other healthcare professionals who care for patients before, after and during anaesthesia and sedation administration.

Why it's needed:

Anaesthesia and sedation are used frequently in the perioperative environment. Nursing and other healthcare professionals who care for patients before, after and during this period are required to have an understanding of the types of anaesthesia and the risks associated with it. This knowledge helps increase awareness and understanding of the patient experience as well as what to expect from the patient who has been administered anaesthesia.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide registered nurses and other health professionals with significant education relating to anaesthesia and sedation for patients in the perioperative environment.

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Last updated17 Dec 2024

Published09 Nov 2021

Due for review30 Dec 2028
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