Volume 15

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Analgesic and Anesthetic Drugs in Patients During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Narrative Review

MAC Ed CE credits
3
Pharm credits
2
Price
$36
Exam runway
Valid through May 2029
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What you will learn

Focused, clinically relevant education.

Learning objectives

  1. 1Identify pharmacokinetic changes caused by cardiopulmonary bypass, including hemodilution, hypothermia, and altered protein binding.
  2. 2Compare dosing adjustments and TCI model limitations for propofol, volatile agents, and opioids during CPB.
  3. 3Assess clinical strategies to optimize anesthetic depth during CPB, including monitoring and patient-specific factors.