Related objectives
BH - Q & A – Open Forums
- At the close of each day a review of the days presentations will be held in an interactive format
- Each open forum earns one credit hour (4 total)
BH - Lecture 01 - Malpractice Review - New Cases and Old Problems
- Discuss recent malpractice cases and their implications
BH - Lecture 02 - Standards of Care in the Insular Operating Room: Who Tells us what to do?
List at least four agencies, besides the ASA/AANA that may be setting standards of care in the operating room.
BH - Lecture 03 - Malignant Hypothermia Update
- Review the physiological changes associated with Malignant Hyperthermia
- Discuss the “triggering agents” found in the anesthetic drug regimen
- Identify preventative steps to avoid the exacerbation of Malignant Hyperthermia
- Outline appropriate treatment for Malignant Hyperthermia
BH - Lecture 04 - Medical Direction/Supervision: The influence on CRNA Practice
- Present historical data as it relates to the relevance of supervision and CRNA practice
- Define medical direction and it’s impact on CRNA scope of practice
- Outline the criteria differences between medical direction and Supervision
- Discuss the importance of understanding the conceptual difference between medical direction /supervision as it pertains to access to anesthesia care in America
BH - Lecture 05 - Lies, Damn Lies and Depostions
- Discuss the process of a lawsuit and the proper way to interact when deposed
BH - Lecture 06 - Consent, Informed Consent, and Abandonment: Legal Case Studies
- Discussion of legal cases pertaining to consent, informed consent and abandonment
BH - Lecture 07 - Does Size Matter? Anesthetic Considerations for the Obese Patient
- Identify the present day prevalence of obesity in the present population
- Discuss the physiological changes which occur with obesity and the impact upon anesthetic technique
- Identify special considerations as it relates to anesthetic delivery for the obese patient including: Pharmacology, Airway management and Positioning
- Discuss anesthetic techniques for the obese patient
BH - Lecture 08 - General Anesthesia and Cognitive Dysfunction: Cause and Effect
- Identify and differentiate between the types of Cognitive Dysfunction
- Examine contributing factors as they relate to the occurrence of cognitive dysfunction
- Discuss ISPOCD1 study findings as it relates to postoperative cognitive dysfunction
- Examine impact of anesthetic choices as it relates to the improving cognitive function in the postoperative
BH - Lecture 09 - Anatomy and Physiology of an Anesthesia Gas Machine
- Discuss the principles of safe use of an anesthesia machine
- Discuss trouble shooting common problems of gas machines
- Discuss ASA closed claim studies of gas machine failures and human influence on those failures
BH - Lecture 10 - Perception and Reality: Considerations for Inhalational Agent Selection
- Examine the impact of economic trends upon current anesthesia practice
- Identify the anesthetic considerations and outcomes which contribute to the “total cost” of a surgical procedure
- Discuss similarities and differences in current inhalational anesthetic agents
- Identify techniques which are advantageous for patient safety and patient satisfaction
BH - Lecture 11 - Fire Safety in the Operating Room
- Discuss the fire triangle
- List fuels and sources of ignition present in the operating room
- Explain the problems associated with the oxygen-enriched atmosphere
BH - Lecture 12 - Bronchial and Tracheal Stenting and Other Problems in the Anesthesia Care of Cancer Patients
- Discuss the special problems that tumors may present for management of the airway
- Discuss the impact of radiation therapy on tissues
- Discuss the impact of tracheal and bronchial stenting on the anesthetist
BH - Lecture 13 - Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema: Have You Seen It?
- Review the anatomy of the micropulmonary system
- Discuss the physiological components of Pulmonary Edema
- Recognize the different types of Pulmonary Edema and their causative factors
- Define Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema (NPPE)
- Understand the sequence of events leading to the formation of NPPE
- List causative factors
- Identify clinical symptoms
- Specify treatment modalities
- Relate preventive measures
- Present clinical case studies in order to better understand the occurrence of NPPE
BH - Lecture 14 - Consciousness Monitoring: An Update on using Brain Function Monitoring During Anesthesia Care
- Provide an update on the Bispectral Index commonly referred to as “BIS”
- Discuss the clinical development efforts that demonstrated the efficacy of the monitor as a measure of the effects of anesthetics on the brain and conscious
- Examine the clinical utility of the monitor in everyday anesthetic practice
- Discuss the role that the BIS can play in today’s changing health care environment
BH - Lecture 15 - Postoperative Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: What Happens?
- Review the anatomy and physiology of the Optic Nerve
- Identify pre-disposing factors of ischemic optic neuropathy
- Distinguish causative factors that may occur during general anesthesia
- Discuss measures that anesthesia providers can incorporate in to their practice to enhance the prevention of this syndrome
BH - Lecture 16 - Sugammadex
- Review current concepts of neuromuscular blockade reversal
- Explore the mechanism of action of Sugammadex
- Assess the pharmacological benefits of Sugammadex
- Discuss the clinical advantages of the use of Sugammadex