Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
– Describe the vulnerabilities of young children undergoing anesthesia
– Discuss nuances of pharmacologic, fluid, and electrolyte management in pediatric patients
– Summarize strategies for caring for complex pediatric patients, urgent/emergent procedures, and in non-operating room settings
Intended Audience
Anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists-in-training and other anesthesia professionals, nurse anesthetists, anesthesia assistants, intensivists and perioperative medicine specialists.
TOPICS / SPEAKERS
Pediatric Airway and Difficult Intubation
Khao Nguyen, MD
The URI Dilemma in Elective Pediatric Surgeries
Lieu Tran, MD
Fluid and Electrolyte Management for Pediatric Patients
Daniela Damian, MD
Care of Cardiac Patients for Non-Cardiac Surgery
Khoa Nguyen, MD
Basic Considerations for Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
Mihaela Visoiu, MD
Anesthesia-related Neurotoxicity and Offsite Anesthesia
Phillip Adams, DO, and Brian Blasiole, MD, PhD
Prematurity
Gregory McHugh, MD
Use of Muscle Relaxants in Infants and Children
Daniela Damian, MD
Neonatal Surgical Emergencies
Scott Licata, MD
Date of Original Release:Â September 30, 2020
Date Credits Expire:Â September 30, 2023
