Nurse Anesthesia DNP Project Presentations
Perioperative Marijuana Awareness and Education
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
Major
Nurse Anesthesia
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Anna Fowler
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Abstract
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is responsible for the effects of marijuana on individuals. Marijuana use has become rampant in the United States and more states continue to legalize it for medical and recreational use. Recent studies have established that acute and chronic marijuana users who undergo surgery and receive anesthesia have an increased risk of complications perioperatively due to the disruption of the endocannabinoid receptors in the brain. As a result, the patients experience cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome which is similar to post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). In addition, the patients require more medication during the induction and maintenance phase of anesthesia. The goal of the project is to create awareness for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) about the perioperative complications that patients who utilize marijuana may experience.
An educational intervention was created to provide awareness for certified registered nurse anesthetists who care for the patient population to inform them about the numerous complications associated with marijuana use and some prevention strategies to provide positive patient outcomes. The session was carried out at a rural hospital in Kentucky. A pre-and post-implementation survey was administered to CRNAs. The results reflected an increase in awareness and the complications associated with marijuana use. The project results demonstrate the importance of learning and creating awareness among CRNAs to improve the perioperative management of patients with a history of THC use and reduce the risk of acute and chronic effects. The findings also show the need for developing standard anesthesia techniques when caring for patients who use marijuana.
Keywords: Anesthesia, certified registered nurse anesthetist, education, marijuana use, patients, tetrahydrocannabinol
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Nurse Anesthesia DNP Project Presentations (NUR 915)
Perioperative Marijuana Awareness and Education
Abstract
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is responsible for the effects of marijuana on individuals. Marijuana use has become rampant in the United States and more states continue to legalize it for medical and recreational use. Recent studies have established that acute and chronic marijuana users who undergo surgery and receive anesthesia have an increased risk of complications perioperatively due to the disruption of the endocannabinoid receptors in the brain. As a result, the patients experience cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome which is similar to post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). In addition, the patients require more medication during the induction and maintenance phase of anesthesia. The goal of the project is to create awareness for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) about the perioperative complications that patients who utilize marijuana may experience.
An educational intervention was created to provide awareness for certified registered nurse anesthetists who care for the patient population to inform them about the numerous complications associated with marijuana use and some prevention strategies to provide positive patient outcomes. The session was carried out at a rural hospital in Kentucky. A pre-and post-implementation survey was administered to CRNAs. The results reflected an increase in awareness and the complications associated with marijuana use. The project results demonstrate the importance of learning and creating awareness among CRNAs to improve the perioperative management of patients with a history of THC use and reduce the risk of acute and chronic effects. The findings also show the need for developing standard anesthesia techniques when caring for patients who use marijuana.
Keywords: Anesthesia, certified registered nurse anesthetist, education, marijuana use, patients, tetrahydrocannabinol