About this course

This course, offered by Stanford Medicine, is an advanced-level Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity aimed at all anesthesia care providers. It focuses on the critical aspects of residual neuromuscular blockade and neuromuscular monitoring. Using video-based real-life patient scenarios, it educates on the best practices in objective neuromuscular monitoring to enhance patient safety.

Course Description

This course provides a deep dive into the subject of residual neuromuscular blockade and neuromuscular monitoring. It covers the differences between subjective and objective neuromuscular monitoring, the various stimulation patterns, and the assembly of neuromuscular monitoring equipment. Additionally, the course delves into the factors that affect the duration of action of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs and reviews the various reversing agents available.

What students will learn

• How to assemble and troubleshoot objective neuromuscular monitoring equipment.
• Techniques for analyzing measurements from objective neuromuscular monitoring.
• Methods to integrate objective neuromuscular monitoring into daily medical practice, emphasizing its significance in reducing the risks associated with residual neuromuscular blockade.

Prerequisites or skills necessary to complete the course

No specific prerequisites are required for this course, making it accessible to any anesthesia care provider interested in enhancing their understanding and skills in neuromuscular monitoring.

Course Coverage

• Difference between subjective and objective neuromuscular monitoring.
• Overview of neuromuscular stimulation patterns.
• Step-by-step guidance on assembling neuromuscular monitoring equipment.
• Factors influencing the duration of neuromuscular blocking drugs.
• Different types of reversing agents and their applications.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for anesthesia care providers at all levels who are keen on updating their knowledge and skills in neuromuscular monitoring to ensure the highest standards of patient care in anesthesia practices.

Application of Skills in the Real World

Learners can apply the skills acquired from this course directly in clinical settings, where precise and objective neuromuscular monitoring is crucial to prevent complications from residual neuromuscular blockade. By understanding and implementing the latest techniques in neuromuscular monitoring, healthcare providers can significantly enhance patient safety and outcomes.