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Clinical Practice
Abstract Submission
Joel Porch, CRNA, MSNA
Nurse Anesthesiologist
Osceola Regional Medical Center
Kissimmee, FL
Nurse anesthetists receive extensive training in the clinical pharmacology of anesthetic and critical care medications. However, we frequently care for patients who use mind altering substances not obtained at a pharmacy. Learn about the pharmacology and anesthetic implications for the intoxication and chronic use of cannabis, MDMA, and methamphetamines. Also, learn how to quickly identify serotonin syndrome and other related toxidromes.