Care and Keeping of the Butterfly: A Case Study of Epidermolysis Bullosa (1 Class A CE with .5 Pharm)

Tuesday, August 13

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Regency Ballroom A, Ballroom Level, West Tower

Speaker(s)

Jamie Hobson, MSN

MSN, SRNA
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Tobaccoville, North Carolina
Kristin Henderson, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE

Assistant Professor, Educational Innovator, Director of Simulation
Wake Forest School of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program
Winston Salem, North Carolina

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) patients are often referred to as “Butterfly Children” because their skin is as fragile as the wings of a butterfly. A dermatologic disorder may not seem like a disease process that warrants highlight in the anesthesia world. However, this presentation uses a real-life case study to navigate providers through the importance of underlying knowledge about this disease process. Considerations for the care of these patients begin at the very basics of standard monitoring and lead up to anesthetic considerations regarding the pathophysiology of this disease, that lies much deeper than the surface of the skin. Attendees will leave empowered to care for an Epidermolysis Bullosa Patient.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the pathophysiology and incidence of Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Identify barriers and considerations to providing anesthetic care to the EP patient through use of case study.
Identify a safe plan an anesthetic, based on best practices for EP patients.