Desflurane

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (22 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

23 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Desflurane is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) primarily for use as an anesthetic. The FDA-approved indications of desflurane include the induction or maintenance of anesthesia in adults, as well as the maintenance of anesthesia in pediatric patients after induction with other agents. Desflurane is a racemic mixture of 2 enantiomers resistant to defluorination. It was initially synthesized in the 1970s and is chemically described as 1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether. Unlike other inhalational anesthetic agents, desflurane is not associated with nephrotoxicity as it is exclusively halogenated with fluorine and is resistant to defluorination. Desflurane has the most rapid onset among inhalational anesthetics, yet its higher cost restricts its usage compared to other agents.

This activity highlights the significance of interprofessional healthcare teams having a thorough knowledge of the indications, mechanisms of action, administration, adverse event profiles, pharmacology, monitoring, and relevant interactions when treating patients receiving anesthesia. This activity aims to improve patient outcomes by prioritizing early identification of signs and symptoms, such as malignant hyperthermia. This activity further underscores the critical role of effective interprofessional communication and teamwork, particularly involving anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists within the surgical team. This collaboration is vital for promptly addressing any suspected complications while administering anesthesia to patients, thus aiding in the prevention and management of adverse events.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify the FDA-approved indications for desflurane, including its use in induction or maintenance of anesthesia in adults and pediatric patients following induction with other agents.

  • Screen patients for suitability for desflurane anesthesia, considering factors such as airway sensitivity and cost-effectiveness.

  • Implement appropriate dosing and administration techniques for desflurane anesthesia based on patient characteristics and surgical requirements.

  • Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare team members, particularly anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists, to ensure coordinated care and treatment of patients receiving desflurane anesthesia.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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