Glucagon Peptide Receptor Agents in the Perianesthesia Environment
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1.0 CEU creditCompletion Time
1 hourAvailable Until
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Overview
Specialties
PerianesthesiaClinical Topics
SurgeryGLP-1 agonists medications have become popular for weight loss. These medications have presented issues for the surgical patient in the presence of anesthesia. This program will help education the Perianesthesia nurse on what the risk are with these medications and anesthesia.
Learning Objectives
Review the history of the GLP-1 agonists
Review pharmacology of GLP-1 agonists
Review concerns of use
Review recent recommendations
Speakers
Faculty Anesthesiologist at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CEU credit to attendees.
Accredited by North Carolina Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation..
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Activity Content
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
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