November 16, 2023
Lecture Hall III & Microsoft Teams
6:45 am - 7:45 am

PRESENTS

JEFFREY DIAMOND, M4 – ATSU KCOM
“Anesthesia Considerations in Delayed Gastric Emptying: GLP-1 Agonists”
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Identify common causes of delayed gastric emptying. 2) Discuss complications of GLP-1 agonist therapy. 3) Review ASA recommendations and other procedural options.

VIK MAHAJAN, M4 - UTMB
“WHY USE NITROUS OXIDE FOR PULMONARY HYPERTENSION"
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Review the anesthetic management of pulmonary hypertension. 2) Discuss why we use nitric oxide. 3) Describe the adverse effects associated with other anesthetics

JULIANNE MANNIX, M4 - WMED
“Remimazolam: Pharmacology, Clinical Applications, and Current Evidence”
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Discuss the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of Remimazolam. 2) Discuss current and potential clinical applications of Remimazolam.             3) Review current Literature regarding the use of Remimazolam as an anesthetic.

ANTHONY ROCHA, M4 – ULM VCOM
“The Transition to Video Laryngoscopy”
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Identify current indications for Video Laryngoscopy. 2) Describe pros and cons of video laryngoscopy. 3) Explain the impact of transitioning away from Direct Laryngoscopy.

CALEB SMITH, M4 - OSU
“Anesthetic Management of Pheochromocytomas and the Roizen Criteria”
OBJECTIVES:  As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Review the perioperative considerations anesthesiologists must take when managing pheochromocytomas. 2) Identify safe and effective options anesthesiologists have intraoperatively for patients with pheochromocytomas. 3) Describe the Roizen Criteria used for assessing adequacy of preoperative alpha blockade.

JONATHAN JARMAN, M4 – TTU PERMIAN BASIN
“Anesthesia Considerations for Multiple Sclerosis in Caesarian Section”
OBJECTIVES: As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Describe the pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis. 2) Identify key considerations when performing a preoperative assessment. 3) Review current guidelines for caesarian section.

BAYLIE GIVENS, M4 - OSU
“Review Physiologic Changes in Burn Patients.”
OBJECTIVES: As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1) Review physiologic changes in burn patients. 2) Identify current recommendations for modern burn wound care. 3) Identify adjuncts for pain control with dressing changes.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Drs. Diamond, Mahajan, Mannix, Rocha, Smith, Jarman and Givens 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:  William C Culp, MD and Michael Hofkamp, 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.

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.