The field of Anesthesia is rapidly changing with new and innovative diagnosis and treatment protocols. Anesthesia physicians who are using older protocols for management of psychiatric-related diseases and disorders are not able to provide optimal patient care.

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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Describe historical events leading to perioperative fasting.

2. Recall physiology of digestion and pulmonary aspiration.

3. Synthesize an optimal approach to perioperative nutrition by applying existing literature on outcomes related to fasting.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: George William, MD, has 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.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners 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.
 

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 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

For assistance please contact Elizabeth Andrade at [email protected]