This video is an overview of local anesthetics, regional anesthesia and peripheral nerve catheters. I discuss, common local anesthetics, onet of action and duration, such as lidocaine with and without epinephrine, bupivacaine with and without epinephrine and exparel. Next is a glossing over of regional blocks, common locations and surgical indications for regional blocks. Also identifying the important application of regional blocks in ERAS, enhanced recovery after surgery guidelines, to minimize opioid use in the postoperative patient. Nursing application of regional blocks is discussed, planning, assisting with implementation and post-procedure management of a patient after having a regional block. Discussion of LAST, Local anesthetic systemic toxicity, identification and intervention is lightly covered. Then discussion of peripheral nerve catheters and their role in pain management post-operatively.

PACU Nursing Minutes is your premier perianesthesia nursing education resource channel. Here you will find applicable information focused on registered nursing care in the post anesthesia care unit, PACU, directed towards recovery post-surgery. PACU Nursing Minutes will review evidence-based practice, that can be applied today!

The short videos are intended to guide you towards further research and education as you become an expert in perianesthesia nursing practice. Are you thinking of getting your CPAN®, Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse, well, tune in here as we discuss many of the core topics covered on the CPAN® certification test? On the PACU Nursing Minutes channel I’ll share with you specific and essential education on providing pre- and post-operative, perianesthesia nursing care.

Are you a nurse working in the ER, ICU, or step-down and considering a new chapter in your nursing career? Well, PACU Nursing Minutes is your channel to brush up on basic concepts of perianesthesia nursing, surgery, anesthesia, and common nursing intervention in the post-operative, PACU department and more!

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Cathy Zuniga, BSN, RN, CPAN
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Educating, Equipping and Empowering Nurses!

Creator and founder of PACU Nursing Minutes
Member of ASPAN, PNANA
Nurse of 21 years, who is passionate about sharing knowledge
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