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

1. Describe a general overview of spinal cord stimulators and discuss key anesthetic considerations and perioperative implications for general anesthesiologists caring for patients with these devices in the operating room.

2. Review the fundamental principles of intrathecal drug delivery systems and outline important considerations for anesthetic management in patients with intrathecal pumps undergoing surgery.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Dr. Walter Johnson 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. Amy.Sanders@BSWHealth.org

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