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Pediatric Pearls Laura Hastings, M.D. and Jerrold Lerman, M.D. Recognize the symptoms of PH in infants and children. Identify the risk factors for pediatric PH. Define pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and the conditions with which it is most often associated. Manage pulmonary hypertensive crises and optimize surgical outcomes in patients with PAH. Evaluate the efficacy of the application of cricoid pressure in prevention of regurgitation during surgery. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Cardiac Issues for the Anesthesia Provider Randolph H. Steadman, M.D. and Randall C. Wetzel, M.B. Identify appropriate candidates for cardiopulmonary resuscitation before defibrillation. Use vasopressors effectively in the management of cardiac arrest. Manage perioperative cardiac arrest. Delegate responsibility when responding to a code. Determine whether pretreatment with atropine is warranted in pediatric patients. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
OSA Malpractice/Sleep-Disordered Breathing Jonathan L. Benumof, M.D. and Peter C. Gay, M.D. Manage patients with a high risk for postoperative death due to apneic events. Assess a patient’s risk for perioperative mortality based on results of polysomnography. Recognize the adverse effects associated with fragmented sleep in the hospital. Use the sleep apnea clinical score (SACS) to identify patients at high risk for postoperative respiratory events. Recommend appropriate monitoring to prevent adverse outcomes in surgical patients with OSA. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Obesity and the Airway Daniel Davis, M.D., Thomas Ebert, M.D., Ph.D. and Adolfo Z. Fernandez Jr., M.D. Diagnose and manage obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypopnea before patients become hypoxic. Circumvent challenges that may interfere with the prompt identification of OSA. Recognize the relationship between long-standing OSA and the development of comorbidities such as hypertension and arrhythmias. Anticipate and prevent adverse anesthesia outcomes in obese patients. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of commonly performed bariatric surgical procedures. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Obstetrics: What's New Tammy Y. Euliano, M.D. and Joy L. Hawkins, M.D. Identify the cause of postpartum headache. Follow a recommended algorithm for management of PDPH. Compare and contrast maternal outcomes associated with ephedrine and phenylephrine. Choose appropriate analgesia for a woman with severe preeclampsia. Evaluate the influence of epidural analgesia on progress of labor, incidence of postpartum back pain, and successful breastfeeding. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Fluid Resuscitation in the Hemodynamically Unstable PatientPreston R. Miller, M.D., David L. Bowton, M.D. and Gregory J. Pomper, M.D. Implement source control measures in conjunction with resuscitation efforts in cases of trauma or shock. Compare the risks and benefits of the use of crystalloids and colloids for resuscitation. Recognize risks associated with the use of high-substitution high-molecular-weight hydroxyethyl starches. Determine when massive transfusion is indicated based on blood consumption score. Identify causes of red blood cell storage lesions. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Perioperative Use of Statins John C. Drummond, M.D. Differentiate between hydrophilic and lipophilic statins. Explain the proposed mechanism for the pleiotropic effects of statins. Identify patients most likely to benefit from perioperative administration of statins. Cite evidence on the adverse effects of statin administration. Weigh the benefits and risks associated with the use of statins for primary prevention. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Patient Safety/Geriatrics Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H. and Jacqueline M. Leung, M.D., M.P.H. Recognize factors that complicate measurement of patient safety in hospitals. Identify the elements of a hospital’s culture that contribute to or detract from patient safety. Distinguish among delirium, dementia, and postoperative cognitive dysfunction. Screen for and diagnose delirium in high-risk patients. Develop appropriate anesthesia and pain management plans for patients at high risk of developing delirium. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Anesthesia Issues in Ophthalmic Surgery Rishi P. Singh, M.D. and Paul J. Rychwalski, M.D. Identify the most important recent trends in retinal surgery. Describe the anesthesia considerations associated with microincisional vitrectomy surgery systems. Discuss the anesthesia challenges associated with ophthalmic surgery performed in ambulatory surgery centers rather than hospital operating rooms. Develop a plan for the pediatric patient scheduled for an ophthalmic examination under anesthesia. Anticipate the anesthesia requirements of a child undergoing refractive surgery out of the operating room. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Orthopedics/HIV Mark T. Scarborough, M.D. and Carl W. Peters, M.D. Overcome orthopedic surgeons’ objections to using regional rather than general anesthesia. Identify true orthopedic emergencies. Use time-out sheets and other methods for optimal communication with other members of the surgical team. Describe the natural history of HIV infection. Recognize anesthetic considerations unique to patients with HIV. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
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Anesthesiology CME Continuing Medical Education
CRNA Statement
Note to CRNAs: All Anesthesiology programs from 2010 (Volume 52) will expire on December 31, 2011, after which time they will no longer be eligible for submission for CE credit. 2008 and 2009 programs (Volumes 50 and 51) have expired and are not eligible for CE credit.
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