Cannabis Use and Surgery

Cannabis Use and Surgery - 1 Hour

This course delves into the increasing prevalence of cannabis use among surgical patients and its implications on perioperative care. Participants will explore the effects of preoperative cannabis use on postoperative pain management, potential adverse cardiovascular effects, and the likelihood of drug-drug interactions during the perioperative period. The course aims to equip nursing professionals with the knowledge to optimize patient outcomes in the context of rising cannabis use. This activity is approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for 1 hour of pharmacotherapeutics.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Original Release Date: June 1, 2024

Most Recent Review Date: May 9, 2024

Expiration Date: May 31, 2027

Course Author & Planning Committee Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
Lawrence Mieczkowski, MD, and Joanna Nolte, APRN, MSN, have no conflict of interest or disclosures.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the increased prevalence of cannabis use preoperatively.

2. Describe the outcomes of cannabis use for pain control postoperatively.

3. List the potential adverse effects of cannabis use on blood pressure and heart rate and the likelihood of drug-drug interactions in the perioperative period.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

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