December 14, 2023
Lecture Hall III & Microsoft Teams
6:45 am - 7:45 am

PRESENTS

JAKE BLALOCK, M4 - TCU
“Case Study: Review of Using Methylene Blue for Intraoperative Vasoplegia”
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) List differential diagnosis for intraoperative vasoplegia. 2) Discuss the steps they would take in treating intraoperative vasoplegia.  3) Identify when methylene blue is indicated and its mechanism of action in treating intraoperative vasoplegia.

JAYDEN GLOVER, M4 - LECOM
“Perioperative Supplemental Oxygen and its Potential to Reduce Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting"
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Explain the mechanism behind PONV.  2) Describe the different treatment options for PONV.  3) Analyze increase perioperative oxygenation to decrease PONV. 4) Discuss different trials regarding perioperative oxygenation to decrease PONV.

CALEB HAWKES, M4 – TTU LUBBOCK
“Considerations for Use of Cryoablation in Thoracotomy”
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Discuss the significance of Cryoablation. 2) Review the current literature on Cryoablation for pain control techniques. 3) Review the appropriate use of cryoablation for thoracotomy.

TED WEBER, M4 – UNTHSC TCOM
“Baseline Intraoperative Left Ventricular Diastolic Function is Associated with Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery”
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Review TEE markers for LV Diastolic function. 2) Recognize grading of LV diastolic function from TEE markers. 3) Determine viability of LV diastolic function as a predictor for post-op Afib.

MITCHELL FRAME, M4 - WESTERNU
“Spinal Anesthesia after Failed Epidural?  Is it Safe?"
OBJECTIVES: As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Explain the difference between spinal anesthesia vs epidural anesthesia. 2) Identify incidence and reasons of an epidural failure. 3) Analyze the literature exploring the conversion from failed epidural to spinal anesthesia, considering the associated implications and outcomes.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Drs. Blalock, Glover, Hawkes, Weber, and Frame 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 and Michael 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.