In this video we discuss epidural and spinal neuraxial blocks. Starting with a definition of epidural and spinal anesthesia, common locations and surgical indications for an epidural or spinal neuraxial block. Next, is a discussion of common postoperative assessment and complications to anticipate post a spinal or Epidural block and common nursing interventions to manage such complications. A basic dermatome assessment review and tools used to perform this assessment is discussed as well as the pathway of autonomic sensory and motor loss and regain after a spinal neuraxial block.

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 postsurgery. PACU Nursing Minutes will review evidencebased 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 postoperative, perianesthesia nursing care.

Are you a nurse working in the ER, ICU, or stepdown 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 postoperative, 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
and supporting the next generation of specialty nurses!