Troy Gibson, M4 – UNTHSC TCOM
“Getting the Best Bang for our Block”

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

1. Discuss the current literature on methods to prolong the effectiveness of peripheral nerve blocks.
2. Discuss the anticipated developments to prolong the effectiveness of peripheral nerve blocks.

Jacob Prater, M4 – TTU-LUBBOCK
“Remimazolam: A Novel Anesthetic for Patients with Liver Cirrhosis”

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

1. Discuss the challenges: To explore the unique challenges of administering anesthesia to patients with liver cirrhosis and why traditional anesthetics may pose risks.
2. Identify Remimazolam: To introduce remimazolam as a novel anesthetic, highlighting its mechanism, metabolism, and advantages for patients with liver dysfunction.
3. Review a Clinical Application: To analyze a real-world case study demonstrating the safe and effective use of remimazolam in a patient with liver cirrhosis undergoing surgery.

Avery Stipp, M4 – TTU-ACHE
“Anesthetic Pharmacogenetics: Tailoring Specific Anesthetic Regimens to Patient Genetics”

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

1. Define Anesthetic Pharmacogenetics.
2. Discuss Key Genetic Polymorphisms that influence anesthetic drug metabolism and their effects.
3. Discuss current and potential applications of pharmacogenetics in the field of anesthesia.

Spencer Whiting, M4 – WESTERN U
“Mask Ventilation in Anticipated Difficult Airways: insights from current literature

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

1. Discuss Understand the importance of effective mask ventilation.
2. Identify the options available during anticipated difficult airways.
    

Vivian Xiao, M4 – ICOM
“The Perioperative indications for Albumin usage”

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

1.     Comprehend the physiology and role of albumin in the perioperative setting.
2.     Identify specific clinical scenarios where albumin is indicated perioperatively.
3.     Evaluate the evidence supporting albumin use and alternatives in perioperative management.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Drs. Gibson, Prater, Stipp, Whiting and Xiao 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: The planners 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

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