OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.Describe  the most common types of anesthesia medication errors that occur during the intraoperative phase
2.Discuss the current difference in the medication use process on the medical/surgical patient care floors vs. the medication use process in the operating room
3.Highlight the safety advantages of a thorough medication reconciliation process for surgical patients

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Patricia Meyer is a consultant for Eagle/Acacia.
Patricia Meyer is an author for Heron and does not receive any monetary or in-kind funding.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: William Culp, MD and Craig Lilie, 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.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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.

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