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Cardiac Arrest and Spinal Anesthesia Patient Safety

  • Claim Credits by 11/17/2027
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Credits Available: CME, ABA Patient Safety Credits

Although the incidence of cardiac arrest under spinal anesthesia is low, the complications are often serious resulting in death or brain damage. Many anesthesia practitioners may be unaware of this relatively rare occurrence and may not know the...  Read More +




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The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this enduring material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® and MOCA® are registered certification marks of The American Board of Anesthesiology®.

This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0™. Please consult the ABA website for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

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At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • List the risk factors for sudden bradycardia and asystole under spinal anesthesia
  • Describe the early warning signs of sudden bradycardia and asystole under spinal anesthesia when present
  • Recognize the importance of early identification and aggressive resuscitation of cardiac arrest under spinal anesthesia
Anesthesiologists
Alexander Arriaga, MD, MPH, ScD
All faculty, planners and staff have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.
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Cardiac Arrest and Spinal Anesthesia Patient Safety
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