Hypnosis as Sole Anesthesia for Major Surgeries Historical Contemporary Perspectives 5 Contact Hours RN

Learning Objectives
The learner will be able to:
1. Review the history of hypnosis for anesthesia from the 19th century to the 21st century.
2. Review mesmerism case reports by Dr. James Esdaile
3. Discuss hypoaesthesia case reports showing the value of hypnosis on surgical outcomes
during the 1990s.
4. Compare research-based sedation outcomes when hypnosis was included as an adjunct
to midazolam and Alfentanil during sedation.
5. Evaluate studies showing the beneficial outcomes of hypnosis on Intra-op bleeding, intra
and post-op pain, and post-op nausea and vomiting,