This topic concerns the use of regional anesthesia in patients undergoing breast reconstruction. There are various regional anesthetic techniques for breast reconstruction, but this topic will focus on using five selective nerve blocks for postoperative breast reconstruction. This activity explains the inter-professional team’s role in managing perioperative and postoperative pain. The activity will provide guidance and insight into why regional anesthesia is a better option for patient perioperative management with breast reconstruction. This activity will give the risks and benefits of regional anesthesia for breast reconstruction. This article will guide the performance of breast reconstruction regional anesthesia techniques, contraindications, and potential complications. This article highlights the role of teams in caring for patients during breast reconstruction in so far as regional anesthesia is concerned.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/130512
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Complex General Surgical Oncology, General Surgery, Medical Oncology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain