PRESENTS

Pankti Acharya, M4 ROWAN
“Case Report:  Adenocarcinoma of the Right Upper Lung”

OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

1. Review the physiology of hypoxic vasoconstriction.
2. Discuss a case of lung cancer.
3. Discuss the anesthetic management for a lung resection.

Connor Christiansen, M4 DMU

“Perioperative Considerations in Patients with Renal Failure”

OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

1. Review of renal failure definitions and related lab values.
2. Review common pre-operative considerations.
3. Review intraoperative and postoperative anesthesia complications/considerations.

James Davis, M4 TAMU T

“Anesthetic Techniques for Intravitreal Injections”

OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain why anesthetic techniques are beneficial when administering intravitreal injections.
2. Describe the most common techniques used for intravitreal injections.
3. Identify which techniques are most effective in optimizing patient comfort during intravitreal injections.

Peter Duong, M4 TAMU T

“Anesthetic Considerations in Heavy Kratom Users”

OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to: 

1. Establish a broad overview of the pharmacology of Kratom and the resulting physiologic effects of Kratom use.
2. Identify pre/peri, intra- and post-operative concerns for Kratom users
3. Review how to improve the approach in herbal supplement users and identifying expected potential challenges.

Jonah Gonzales, M4 TAMU T

“Propofol Infusion Syndrome”

OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to: 

1. Describe propofol infusion syndrome.
2. Discuss management of propofol infusion syndrome.
3. Discuss strategies to prevent propofol infusion syndrome.

Grant Read, M4 UTMB

“High Neuraxial Block after Epidural Administration”

OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to: 

1. Discuss a case of high neuraxial block during a Cesarean section.
2. Identify possible etiologies of high neuraxial block after epidural placement.
3. Review management of high neuraxial blocks.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Drs. Acharya, Christiansen, Davis, Duong, Gonzales and Read have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNERS DISCLOSURES:  William C Culp, MD, Craig Lilie, MD and Michael P Hofkamp, MD have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.