ANESTHESIA, GENERAL: PROVIDING PATIENT CARE IN THE PACU

Course overview

General anesthesia is the most invasive form of anesthesia used during an operative procedure to induce a complete loss of consciousness, provide analgesia, promote muscle relaxation, diminish motor response, suppress autonomic reflexes, and produce memory loss. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of providing care in PACU after general anesthesia. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.