The purpose of this course is to increase the professional nurse’s knowledge of liposuction. Included in this course are the benefits and the risks associated with this type of cosmetic surgery.
Course Publication Date:
May 18, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | LPB010220 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Women's Health
Community & Home Health
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Perioperative
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Learning Objectives
Define liposuction and the indications for this type of cosmetic surgery.
List at least four techniques of liposuction that are used today.
Identify at least two considerations of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for a patient undergoing liposuction.
Identify at least five complications that can occur after liposuction surgery.
Define lidocaine toxicity and identify the recommended lidocaine dosage used for liposuction.
List at least three mild symptoms and three dangerous signs of lidocaine toxicity.