Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-29-2022
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 6810-01
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Professor’s Name
Dr. Deana Batross & Dr. Shivani Bhatnagar
Keywords
Aortic Stenosis, Severe Aortic Stenosis, Anesthesia, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Hemodynamic Stability, IV induction
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing | Perioperative, Operating Room and Surgical Nursing
Abstract
Aortic Stenosis places surgical patients at greater risk for adverse events during surgery. Due to the pathological process of Aortic Stenosis, the left ventricle must generate high systolic pressures to ensure adequate cardiac output. These increased pressures result in left ventricular hypertrophy, placing the patient at greater risk for myocardial ischemia. For induction of anesthesia, it is imperative to maintain hemodynamic stability as this is where problems arise. Five research articles were reviewed to determine how to administer anesthesia to these patients safely. Additional sources were gathered for a background on the pathophysiology of aortic stenosis. The research articles reviewed had different viewpoints on managing these patients. The research provided one common theme: maintaining hemodynamic stability during induction and surgery led to decreased incidences of adverse events. Using evidence-based practice guidelines, anesthesia can be safely administered to patients with aortic stenosis.
Licensing Permission
Copyright, all rights reserved. Fair Use
Recommended Citation
Diehl, Owen, "Anesthetic Considerations for Patients with Aortic Stenosis" (2022). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 507.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/507