Pediatric Updates: Acute Care: Pre- and Post- Surgical Management
Pediatric surgery is an emotional and often overwhelming journey for children and their families. At every critical juncture, nurse practitioners serve as unwavering guides—offering advanced practice knowledge, skilled hands, and compassionate hearts to navigate each stage of the process for children who require surgical interventions.
This high-impact module takes a comprehensive look at the pre- and post-operative management and treatment of a broad spectrum of serious conditions, including cardiac and gastrointestinal disorders, congenital anomalies, liver and kidney transplants, and orthopedic trauma. It is specifically designed to deliver advanced clinical insights and practical, evidence-based strategies to empower you to effectively manage the most complex challenges resulting from pediatric surgical procedures.
Whether you're performing pre-anesthesia assessments, managing medications, addressing complications, or guiding families through recovery, this module will equip and empower you to deliver the highest standards of clinical excellence and compassionate presence.
After successful completion of this module, you will have the ability to:
Summarize perioperative considerations for adolescents with substance use disorders.
Review recommendations for enhanced recovery following cardiac surgery, and pacing of postoperative atrioventricular block.
Describe the evaluation and treatment of gastroenterology conditions, including Hirschsprung disease, appendicitis, and intussusception.
Examine anesthesia considerations and management of adenotonsillectomy, craniofacial anomalies, and neonatal hydrocephalus.
Assess the care of children with liver and kidney transplants, and identify potential complications.
Explore the treatment of lower extremity orthopedic trauma, and recognize complications.
Discuss pharmacologic management strategies for children with postoperative nausea and vomiting.
For APRNs, RNs, or those familiar with the Acute Care scope of practice. View Content Outline
7.5 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 3.5 contains pharmacology (Rx) content, (0.75 related to psychopharmacology) (0.75 related to controlled substances).
Answers are due 150 days from order process date.
38 questions.
What references are included?
12 online PDF articles or web resources (included/provided) to support answering all 38 questions.
Sample Question Q. An adolescent is experiencing postoperative nausea and vomiting following ovarian torsion repair despite prophylaxis with ondansetron 3 hours ago. Which of the following medications and associated dosages should be prescribed NEXT?
A. dexamethasone 8 mg B. droperidol 1.25 mg C. ondansetron 4 mg D. propofol 10 mg
