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Thirty-five members of The University of Pittsburgh Department
of Anesthesiology participated as course faculty for “A Comprehensive
Review of Anesthesiology” board review course. The objective
of the course was to provide current and relevant information for
those who are preparing to take the American Board of Anesthesiology
Certification/Recertification Exam.
Each clinician-scholar was responsible for reviewing and presenting
a critical topic in anesthesiology, pain or critical care medicine.
The course was produced in conjunction with CMEinfo.com, which
specializes in the production of continuing medical education and
board certification programs and is available in a variety of formats
including DVD, Video, CD and Audiocassette.
Presentations and presenters are:
| 1 Preanesthesia Evaluation |
Rita M. Patel, MD |
| 2 Preoperative Evaluation - Preparation and Medications |
Patrick J. Forte, MD |
| 3 Interactions and Genetics Barbara |
Brandom, MD |
| 4 ASA Difficult Airway Guideline Concepts |
John J. Schaefer, III, MD |
| 5 Monitoring, Positioning and Temperature |
Ryan Romeo, MD |
| 6 Anesthesia Equipment |
James W. Krugh, MD |
| 7 Physics and Statistics |
Jan Smith, MBChB, MRCP |
| 8 Fluids, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance |
Todd M. Oravitz, MD |
| 9 Hemostasis and Hemotherapy |
Raymond M. Planinsic, MD |
| 10 Autonomic Nervous System |
Terry L. Edwards, MD |
| 11 Intravenous Anesthetic Agents |
Andrew W. Murray, MBChB |
| 12 Inhalational Anesthetics |
Neera Sah, MD |
| 13 Neuromuscular Blockades Drug Effects, Monitoring and Reversal
Agents |
Paul M. Kempen, MD |
| 14 Local Anesthetics |
David Metro, MD |
| 15 Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia |
Tracey, M. Vogel, MD |
| 16 Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Orthopedic Surgery |
Brian A. Williams, MD, MBA |
| 17 Neurophysiology and Neuroanesthesia |
Steven L. Whitehurst, MD |
| 18 Thoracic Anesthesia |
Erin A. Sullivan, MD |
| 19 Cardiovascular Physiology |
Joseph F. Quinlan, MD |
| 20 Cardiovascular Anesthesia |
Theresa Gelzinis, MD |
| 21 Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology |
Robert Krohner, DO |
| 22 Renal Physiology, Disease & Urologic Procedures |
Shashank Saxena, MD |
| 23 Anesthesia for Obesity & GI Disorders |
Sara Shekar, MD |
| 24 Anesthesia for Endocrine Disorders |
William R. McIvor, MD |
| 25 Obstetric Anesthesia |
Manuel Vallejo, MD |
| 26 Pediatric Anesthesia |
Peter J. Davis, MD |
| 27 Ambulatory Anesthesia |
Steven L. Orebaugh, MD |
| 28 Anesthesia for Organ Transplantation |
Charles D. Boucek, MD |
| 29 Anesthesia for Trauma and Burns |
Prema Krishnamurthy, MD |
| 30 Anesthesiology and the Geriatric Patient |
Michael P. Mangione, MD |
| 31 Postoperative Care |
Kelly Shannon, MD |
| 32 Acute Pain Management |
Joseph Talarico, DO |
| 33 Chronic Pain Management and Autonomic Blocks Nashaat |
N. Rizk, MD |
34 Critical Care Medicine and Anesthesiology |
John P. Williams, MD |
35 Cardiovascular Drugs and Resuscitation |
Nicholas G. Bircher, MD, FCCM |
Provider: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Program Director: Rita M. Patel, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Vice Chair, Education
Description: This exceptional course provides anesthesiologists
and other health care professionals current, relevant information
to prepare for the American Board of Anesthesiology Certification/Recertification
examination. Complex scientific principles emphasizing physiology,
pharmacology, and physics, necessary for state-of-the-art practice,
are explained in a comprehensive and user-friendly manner. The management
of patients in various subspecialty areas and overviews of techniques
for regional anesthesia and airway management are presented. In
addition, a test-taking skills lecture offers advice on managing
stress and strategically approaching standardized examinations.
Featuring nationally recognized clinician scholars, the program
offers a comprehensive, concise, and practical review of important
core information in the field.
Credit Hours: 35 AMA-PRA category 1 credits
Release Date: July 26, 2003
Credits Expire: July 26, 2006
More information can be found at: http://www.cmeinfo.com/anesthesiology.html
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