PRESENTS

Kalan Barnes, M4 – UNTHSC TCOM
“Cell Saver: Is the Cost Worth It?”

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

1. Review the history and indications of cell saver.
2. Describe current literature on risks and benefits of cell salvage.
3. Discuss the costs associated with cell saver equipment.

John Moth, M4- UTMB
“Neuromuscular Blockade: Monitoring and Reversal”

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

1. Identify the different classes of neuromuscular blocking medications and those used in reversal of neuromuscular blockade and their mechanisms of action.
2. Discuss monitoring of neuromuscular blockade.
3. Review the proposal of the new ASA 2023 guidelines for neuromuscular blockade.

Ryan Nash, M4 – NSU NOVA
“Analgesic Adjuvants for Peripheral Nerve Blocks?”

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

1. Discuss the mechanism of action of local anesthetics and certain adjuvants.
2. Discuss the current literature supporting use of analgesic adjuvants for PNBs.
3. Identify the common side effects of adjuvants used in peripheral nerve blocks.

Brady Sorrels, M4 -ARCOM
“The Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine vs. Regular Bupivacaine for TAP Blocks”

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

1. Review basic anatomy involved in TAP blocks.
2. Discuss pros and cons of using liposomal bupivacaine for TAP blocks.
3. Discuss pros and cons of regular bupivacaine for TAP blocks.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Drs. Barnes, Moth, Nash and Sorrels 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 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.