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: September 30, 2020
Date Credits Expire: September 30, 2023
