Anesthesia for Awake Craniotomy

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (32 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Awake craniotomy, also known as awake brain surgery, is a type of procedure performed on the brain while the patient is awake and able to talk to the operative team. Awake craniotomy was initially used for the surgical treatment of epilepsy and is now most commonly performed for the resection of tumors. Awake craniotomy allows the neurosurgeon to maximize tumor resection while preserving neurological function. The concept of awake craniotomy may be frightening for the patient, so the role of the operative team is paramount in selecting the proper patient and counsel the patient so that he or she understands what is expected from him or her during surgery. This activity describes the concept of awake craniotomy and the role of the interprofessional team in making it feasible and successful.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Outline the indications for awake craniotomy.
  • Identify the suitable patient for awake craniotomy.
  • Describe the different techniques of anesthesia for awake craniotomy.
  • Discuss the potential challenges during awake craniotomy and how an interprofessional team can manage them to improve the outcomes.
  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Anesthesia for Awake Craniotomy

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