The goal of this continuing education program is to provide OR nurses, physicians, and surgical technologists with information about malignant hyperthermia, including perioperative signs and management of the patient.
Learning objectives
Identify patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia
Differentiate the early and late signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia
Describe diagnosis and treatment of malignant hyperthermia
Expected outcomes
At the end of this course the learners will:
Identify the risk factors and early signs of malignanat hyperthermia
Demonstrate proper treatment modalities for malignant hyperthermia crisis
Audience
Anesthesiologist, Surgeons, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, Surgical Technicians working in the operating room setting.
