Anesthesia and PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Every surgical patient relies on skilled nurses before, during and after anaesthesia. Nurse anaesthetists and perianaesthesia nurses assess patients, manage airways, monitor vital signs and guide safe recovery from sedation and surgery.
The Anesthesia and PeriAnesthesia Nursing session at Nursing Science 2027 brings together nurses from pre-assessment clinics, operating theatres, recovery units and day surgery. It links closely with acute care, critical care and emergency nursing, since many patients move between theatres and critical care.
Key Topics in Anesthesia and PeriAnesthesia Nursing
- Pre-operative assessment and patient optimisation
- Nurse anaesthesia practice and scope
- Airway management and sedation safety
- Post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) nursing
- Post-operative pain and nausea management
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
- Day surgery and ambulatory care
- Paediatric anaesthesia nursing
- Surgical safety checklists and teamwork
- Malignant hyperthermia and anaesthetic emergencies
Recent Advances in Anesthesia and PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Enhanced recovery programmes are helping patients eat, move and go home sooner after surgery, with nurses leading much of the pathway. Robot-assisted surgery is also changing theatre routines and positioning needs, a topic covered in robotics and automation in nursing care.
Older surgical patients face higher risks of post-operative delirium and complications, linking this field with geriatric nursing and elderly care. In many countries, the growth of nurse anaesthetist roles reflects wider advances in nursing practice.
Who Should Attend the Anesthesia and PeriAnesthesia Nursing Session
- Nurse anaesthetists and anaesthesia nurses
- PACU and recovery room nurses
- Operating theatre and perioperative nurses
- Pre-assessment and day surgery nurses
- Pain management nurse specialists
- Perioperative nurse educators and researchers
Why Present Your Research in Anesthesia and PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Nursing Science 2027 lets you share perioperative research with an international nursing audience. You can compare safety practices and recovery pathways with colleagues focused on nursing practice and patient care across many health systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this session include operating theatre nursing?
Yes. Research on perioperative and theatre nursing, before, during and after surgery, is welcome.
Can I present an enhanced recovery (ERAS) project?
Yes. ERAS and post-operative recovery projects are a key part of this session.
Where is Nursing Science 2027 held?
The conference is held at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor in London, UK, from 17 to 19 May 2027.