To Block or Not To Block: Safe and Effective Use of Neuromuscular Blockade Webcast

To Block or Not To Block: Safe and Effective Use of Neuromuscular Blockade Webcast is organized by AchieveCE.

Activity Overview:
Neuromuscular blockade is a common intervention used in the healthcare setting, especially in the era of COVID19-related respiratory failure. However, this medication is a narrow therapeutic medication with significant potential harm associated with its use. Clinicians must have appropriate knowledge and skill to ensure the safe and effective use of this therapy.

The purpose of this activity is to provide clinicians at any level of experience with neuromuscular blockade with the essential knowledge, tools, and safe practices to help manage these medications in the inpatient setting.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
• Review the pharmacology, monitoring, and indications for continuous infusion neuromuscular blockade.
• Apply safe medication use and best practices for the delivery of neuromuscular blockade.
• Identify the role of a pharmacist in optimizing safe medication practices for neuromuscular blockade.

Pharmacy Technician and Nurse Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
• Review the pharmacology, monitoring, and indications for continuous infusion neuromuscular blockade.
• List best practices for the delivery of neuromuscular blockade.
• Recall safe medication practices for neuromuscular blockade.