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

1. Discuss the top three reasons to request a neuraxial anesthetic and their clinical benefits.
2. Describe the top three reasons surgeons prefer general anesthesia for certain cases.
3. Apply an evidence-based framework to guide anesthetic selection between neuraxial and general techniques.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Dr. Justo Gonzalez 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 information, please contact Amy Sanders. [email protected]