Anesthesia Seminar - Gundersen Health System

Important information on anesthesia
you can use in your practice
For 41 years we’ve been bringing together area experts in the field of
anesthesiology to deliver critical information you may need to care for
your patients.
Intended Audience
This conference is designed for a multidisciplinary audience of
healthcare professionals including those who practice anesthesia and
surgery as well as primary care providers.
Purpose/Goal
To provide knowledge, increase competency and performance, and
provide networking opportunities.
Meeting Area
The Rasmus Center is on the Gundersen Lutheran La Crosse Campus.
When you arrive on campus, please park in the clinic parking ramp
located off 7th street. Our facility meets or exceeds ADA standards.
Registration
To register, please complete the attached registration form and return
by mail or fax by Friday, March 11. There is no charge for Gundersen
Lutheran employees. The seminar fee includes tuition, course syllabus,
continental breakfast, break refreshments and lunch.
Accreditation
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation is accredited by the
Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education
for physicians. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation designates
this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category I
Credit(s) TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation.
This program is approved by the American Association of Nurse
Anesthetists for 8 CE credits; Code Number 33680; Expiration Date
3-19-11.
Cancellation Policy
If notice of cancellation is received in our office 72 hours prior to the
beginning of the conference, you will receive a full refund. With less
than 72 hours of notice, 80 percent of the registration fee will be
returned. No refund will be made after the conference begins.
Agenda
7:10 a.m. Registration
7:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Young K. Lee, MD, Anesthesia, Gundersen Lutheran,
La Crosse, Wis.
7:40 a.m. Management of the Cardiac Patient for Non-Cardiac
Surgery
Christofer Barth, MD, Department of Anesthesiology,
Medical College of Wisconsin
• Identify common problems seen in cardiac patients
undergoing surgery
• Describe preventive management techniques to avoid
post-op complications
• Discuss the management of issues that may occur in
the peri-operative period
8:40 a.m. Placement of and Prevention of Complications with
Central Lines
Christofer Barth, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin,
Milwaukee, Wis.
• Describe proper technique of central line placement to
avoid complications
• Discuss indications for, and complications associated
with, central lines
• Identify handling complications that arise with
central lines
9:40 a.m. Break
10 a.m. Anesthesia for Spine Surgery
Beth A. Elliott, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
• Discuss current evidence-based research on anesthesia
for spine injuries
• Describe techniques used for best EP readings during
spine surgery
• Discuss prevention and explain treatment of
complications seen in spine surgery
11 a.m. Airway Injury During Anesthesia
Beth A. Elliott, MD, Department of Anesthesiology,
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
• Describe the most common airway injuries
• Discuss how to avoid airway injury during anesthesia
• Explain intra- and post-op treatment of airway injuries
12 p.m. Question and Answer Session (Panel Discussion)
Young K. Lee, MD – Moderator
Jennifer Braunschweig, MD – Moderator
Christofer Barth, MD – Panel
Beth Elliott, MD – Panel
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. The Anesthesiologists Role in the Prevention of
Surgical Site Infection
William J. Mauermann, MD, Department of
Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
• Identify infections common to the
peri-operative period
• Discuss techniques to minimize surgical
site infections
• Describe best methods to treat surgical infections
2:30 p.m. Management of the Patient with Mediastinal Mass
William J. Mauermann, MD, Mayo Clinic,
Rochester, Minn.
• Describe the physiological implications of a
mediastinal mass
• Discuss how anesthesia should be handled in the
patient with a mediastinal mass
• Discuss complications and management of
complications in the patient with a mediastinal mass
3:30 p.m. Blood Transfusion Update
Kimberley E. Culp, MD, Anesthesiology,
Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse, Wis.
• Identify current guidelines for blood product use
• Discuss evidence-based indications for use of various
blood bank products
• Explain alternative therapies to the use of blood
products
4:30 p.m. Question and Answer Session (Panel Discussion)
Young K. Lee, MD – Moderator
Jennifer Braunschweig, MD – Moderator
Kimberley E. Culp, M.D. – Panel
William J. Mauermann, MD – Panel
5 p.m. Adjourn