How many perioperative RNs should be scheduled for a local-only procedure?
Is advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification required for perioperative RNs caring for a patient undergoing local-only anesthesia?
When caring for a patient receiving local anesthesia, what signs should the perioperative RN be aware of that may indicate the patient is developing local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)?
If the patient is showing signs of local anesthetic toxicity (LAST), what should we do?
What is lipid emulsion therapy?
How is lipid emulsion therapy administered?
What is a local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) rescue kit?
Are certain patient populations more at risk to develop local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)?