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Pediatric Laryngospasm: Prevention, Identification, and Management

Price: $20.00
Nursing CE: 1.00
This course is accessible until 8/14/2028

Pediatric laryngospasm is recognized as one of the most serious perioperative events, increasing morbidity and mortality. Despite its significance, it is often mismanaged due to a lack of standardized knowledge and preparedness across institutions. A key weakness within the team is the limited understanding of responsibilities and lack of awareness, which hinders the effective prevention, identification, and management of laryngospasm. The anesthesia provider alone cannot manage all interventions during such crises, highlighting the need for the entire perioperative team to be well-prepared. This course provides comprehensive education on the prevention, identification, and management of pediatric laryngospasm through the integration of theory and clinical practice to enhance team dynamics, increase safety, and elevate patient care standards through evidence-based strategies.

Equipping healthcare providers with the necessary skills and knowledge aids in improving team competency, response times, and patient outcomes, ultimately reducing the risks and complications associated with pediatric laryngospasm.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

AdventHealth University Division – echelon® is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

echelon® is an approved CE provider by the Florida Board of Nursing.

AdventHealth University Division echelon is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number CPE16352.

ANCC Accredited Organization

This course reports to CE Broker

Upon successful completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Recognize the anatomy and physiology of laryngospasm, including its risk factors and triggers, statistical significance, and special populations.
  2. Describe various treatment options and modalities to manage patient care effectively.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment options, including pharmacological interventions, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  4. Recognize the cognitive aid that improves recognition of signs, symptoms, and differential diagnoses and treatment modalities.
  5. Differentiate staff competency levels through continuous education on diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Qualified Planners/Faculty

Davide Barrile, BSN, RN

Davide Barrile was born and raised in Italy. After graduating high school, he joined the Italian Army as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). During his three years at the NCO academy, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Management and eventually became part of the Italian Army Special Operations. Davide completed the one-year program at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School in Fort Bragg, NC, and graduated with honors as a Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCOM). As a combat medic, he deployed in different areas, including Afghanistan and Somalia. He was later appointed as a combat medic instructor and survival medicine instructor and served as a medic during the survival training for the European Space Agency (ESA) class of 2009 astronauts. Davide left the Italian Army as a Master Sergeant and moved to the United States. He joined the US Navy Reserve as a Corpsman to continue fulfilling his passion for the military and medicine. He decided to pursue a career in anesthesia and completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at ECPI University in Lake Mary, FL, where he graduated summa cum laude. Davide began working at the University of Florida Shands Emergency Department (ED) and was nominated ED Nurse of the Year within the first year of his experience. He also served there during the first wave of COVID-19. After deciding to move back to Orlando, Davide accepted a position in the Cardiovascular ICU at AdventHealth. Over the next 3 years, he received training in all cardiac devices and took care of the most critical COVID-19 patients who required Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support and eventually became an advanced preceptor.

Davide is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program at AdventHealth University (AHU) to achieve his goal of a career in anesthesia. Additionally, he serves as a reservist with the Air Force, holding the rank of Lieutenant in the Critical Care Air Transportation Team (CCATT).

Disclosures

This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

Brenda Garcia, BSN, RN

Brenda is a distinguished graduate student at AdventHealth University (AHU), where she is pursuing her Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP). Born in Argentina, Brenda faced the challenging yet resilience-building experience of adapting to a new country, learning a new culture and language. Brenda holds a BSN from Southern Adventist University (SAU) and over five years of dedicated experience in critical care at AdventHealth (AH). Her time at AH is marked by her exceptional work in the COVID ICU, where she managed highly critically ill patients during the pandemic. Her time in the COVID ICU highlighted her resilience, adaptability, and advanced clinical skills, making her a vital asset to the team. Her role on the hospital's Code Blue Team showcased her ability to perform under intense pressure and contribute to life-saving efforts. In addition, Brenda dedicated two years to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at AH Orlando, where she played a crucial role in the recovery of patients following open-heart surgeries and the management of individuals on mechanical circulatory support devices. Her work in the CVICU required a deep understanding of complex cardiovascular conditions and advanced patient care techniques, underscoring her expertise in this specialized field. Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Brenda has made significant contributions as a preceptor and educator for new hires in her unit. Brenda's dedication to professional growth is evident in her eagerness to learn from esteemed colleagues and professors, consistently striving to elevate her practice. Her remarkable achievements and commitment to nursing excellence make her a standout professional in the field. Her journey from SAU to her current pursuit of a DNAP degree at AHU, combined with her unique perspective as an immigrant, is a testament to her unwavering dedication to advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.

Disclosures

This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

Maher Khalaf, BSN, RN

Maher is a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist enrolled in the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Program at AdventHealth University. Maher Khalaf graduated from Valencia College with an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in nursing. He started his nursing career at AdventHealth Orlando working in the Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU). While working in CVPCU, he acquired his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Central Florida. He ultimately transferred to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at AdventHealth Orlando where he gained a valuable skill set and work experience prior to embarking on his journey to becoming a future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Disclosures

This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

- 8/15/2028
Suite 400
8515 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3492
Phone: 800-284-2378
https://www.nursingworld.org
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: Competency: Pediatrics
- 8/14/2028
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, Florida 32803
Phone: 4073039798
https://www.ahu.edu/academics/doctor-of-nurse-anesthesia-practice
Class A CE Credits: 1.00, Category: Code Number 1045979

Target Audience:

Personnel working in the operating room and recovery area: anesthesia providers, circulators, first-assists, registered nurses, anesthesia technicians, nursing and medical students.

There have been no conflicts of interest disclosed by planners, authors, or presenters; nor has there been disclosures of any relevant financial relationships with any healthcare related proprietary entity with goods or services relevant to this activity.

Completion Requirements: To receive continuing education credit commensurate with the credit awarded for this on-line activity, the participant must:

  • View all modules.
  • Participate and pass all learning/self-checks.
  • Pass the Post Test with a minimum score of 80%, you will be allowed up to 3 retakes but be aware the post test questions will change with each re-take.
  • Complete and submit the on-line evaluation/survey.

Certificates of Completion: will be available to print immediately upon finishing the completion requirements. You are encouraged to print and save your certificate for your portfolio as required by your licensing body. Interdisciplinary accredited activities, activities having multiple accreditors, will be listed individually on the Certificate of Completion.

Electronic Record Retention: All activity records are kept on file for a minimum of six (6) years.

System Requirements:

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For stable video playback in our courses, we recommend your internet connection provide bandwidth of 5 Mbps or faster. The videos in our courses are designed for HD (high definition) playback, but if your internet connection is slow, video resolution may automatically be reduced to a lower resolution in order to continue uninterrupted streaming of the video. Inadequate internet connection speeds may also result in pausing of video playback.

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