The videos use real patients and staff, not mannequins to illustrate the lessons. Caring for spinal-opiate patients requires additional training on the part of nurses for several reasons. One reason is that spinal opiates are a relatively new method of delivering profound pain relief following both minor and major surgical procedures. Another reason is that spinal opiate patients have a unique set of potential complications and a slightly different differential diagnosis with regard to breakthrough pain and complications. In the video Dr. Whitten discusses the relevant anatomy, where the medicine is going and how it's placed so nursing staff can better understand how to care for the patient.
Patients recovering from general anesthesia are at risk for numerous complications.
The PACU nurse is a critical factor in safeguarding patient safety. He or she must be able to assess the clinical status of each patient as well as be able to recognize and manage problems quickly.