Nurse Anesthesia DNP Project Presentations
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
Major
Nursing
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Dr. Dina Byers
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Abstract
Background: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) is a rare but serious complication due to accumulation of local anesthetics. If not treated quickly, LAST can cause detrimental complications such as seizures and cardiac arrest. Therefore, it is important that anesthesia providers are well versed in preventing, recognizing, and treating this adverse event.
Methods: A LAST flowchart written by The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) was printed and placed in each operating room in a small suburban hospital. Anesthesia staff were also educated on recognizing signs and symptoms, onset time, high risk patients, and prevention.
Results: Ten anesthesia providers participated in a post-educational survey which unanimously indicated a high likelihood of utilizing the visual aide provided for LAST treatment. Overall, staff found the education boosted their competence for treating this condition.
Conclusion: Results of this project indicated a necessity for continued education amongst highly trained anesthesia providers.
Keywords: LAST, anesthesia, treatment protocol, provider education
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Nurse Anesthesia DNP Project Presentations (NUR 915)
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST): Provider Education
Abstract
Background: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) is a rare but serious complication due to accumulation of local anesthetics. If not treated quickly, LAST can cause detrimental complications such as seizures and cardiac arrest. Therefore, it is important that anesthesia providers are well versed in preventing, recognizing, and treating this adverse event.
Methods: A LAST flowchart written by The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) was printed and placed in each operating room in a small suburban hospital. Anesthesia staff were also educated on recognizing signs and symptoms, onset time, high risk patients, and prevention.
Results: Ten anesthesia providers participated in a post-educational survey which unanimously indicated a high likelihood of utilizing the visual aide provided for LAST treatment. Overall, staff found the education boosted their competence for treating this condition.
Conclusion: Results of this project indicated a necessity for continued education amongst highly trained anesthesia providers.
Keywords: LAST, anesthesia, treatment protocol, provider education