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Dexmedetomidine for the Parturient: A Survey for Pioneering Safe and Effective Bolus Dosing in Labor Epidurals (State of the Science Oral Poster Session) (.25 Class A CE)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT
Location: CC- Level 2- Meeting Room 208 AB
The purpose of this activity is to help CRNAs apply findings and results from research when related to case studies or literature for their practice.

Supported by the AANA Foundation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the current lack of research guiding bolus dosing of dexmedetomidine in labor epidurals.
  • List current dexmedetomidine bolus dosing ranges in labor epidurals.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of CRNA reported efficacy of bolus dose dexmedetomidine in labor epidurals.
  • Identify safety concerns and commonly observed side effects of bolus dose dexmedetomidine in labor epidurals.
  • Identify perceived barriers to implementing bolus dose dexmedetomidine in labor epidurals.
  • Express the need for future research to guide evidence-based bolus dosing protocols of dexmedetomidine in labor epidurals