1-Day Conference

Anesthesiology Update

A focused, high-yield CME conference covering the latest updates in anesthesiology, perioperative safety, pain management, and special patient populations.

anesthesiology

perioperative care

pain management

clinical safety

special populations

Also available in 16 locations.

Conference Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

2025

$400

About this Conference

This one-day conference delivers concise, practical updates in modern anesthesia practice. From emerging anesthetic agents to safety strategies and pain management innovations, each session is designed to support evidence-based care across diverse patient populations and clinical settings. Ideal for anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and perioperative teams.

7:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Schedule (Local Time): 16 Workshops
Number of Subjects: Online Course
Course Type: New York
Destination

Destination

New York

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1-Day Schedule

Conference Outline

Day 1

A focused, high-yield CME conference covering the latest updates in anesthesiology, perioperative safety, pain management, and special patient populations.

Section 1

Enhancing Perioperative Safety

A deep dive into current strategies for reducing perioperative risk, including pre-op assessment, patient optimization, and intraoperative safety protocols. Emphasis on airway management, patient selection, and guideline updates.

7:00 AM —8:00 AM60 Minutes

Describe preoperative optimization strategies to reduce anesthesia-related risk.
Apply updated airway and intraoperative safety protocols for diverse patient populations.
Integrate risk stratification tools into perioperative planning and patient education.

Preoperative Risk Stratification and Optimization

Covers tools like ASA classification, RCRI, and frailty scores to guide risk assessment and surgical clearance decisions.

7:00 AM15 Minutes

Apply validated tools to assess perioperative risk in surgical patients.
Identify modifiable risk factors and implement optimization strategies preoperatively.
Recognize high-risk features warranting delay or consultation before anesthesia.

perioperative care

risk assessment

preoperative optimization

Modern Approaches to Airway Assessment

Reviews current best practices in airway evaluation, predictors of difficult intubation, and planning algorithms.

7:15 AM15 Minutes

Identify anatomic and physiologic predictors of difficult airway.
Use structured approaches to document and communicate airway risk.
Develop backup plans including advanced equipment or team support.

airway management

anesthesiology

perioperative care

Intraoperative Monitoring and Patient Safety

Explores updated monitoring techniques including capnography, neuromuscular blockade reversal, and temperature management.

7:30 AM15 Minutes

Describe key physiologic parameters to monitor during general anesthesia.
Implement current recommendations for neuromuscular blockade reversal.
Recognize early warning signs of intraoperative instability.

intraoperative monitoring

patient safety

anesthesiology

Preventing Never Events and Sentinel Errors

Discusses safety culture, time-outs, checklists, and closed-loop communication to reduce errors in the OR.

7:45 AM15 Minutes

Apply OR checklists and protocols to reduce sentinel event risk.
Use structured team communication to promote safety culture.
Recognize systems issues contributing to intraoperative harm.

surgical safety

checklists

team communication

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Break

8:00 AM15 minutes

Section 2

Advances in Anesthetic Techniques and Agents

Covers emerging and evolving anesthetic drugs, regional anesthesia innovations, and multimodal analgesia. Includes content on ERAS pathways, new formulations, and balancing sedation depth with safety.

8:15 AM —9:15 AM60 Minutes

Differentiate newer anesthetic agents based on mechanism, pharmacokinetics, and clinical use.
Select appropriate regional anesthesia techniques for varied surgical procedures.
Apply multimodal analgesia in accordance with ERAS protocols and patient needs.

Pharmacologic Updates in General Anesthesia

Highlights new and evolving agents for induction and maintenance, including propofol analogs and etomidate alternatives.

8:15 AM15 Minutes

Describe pharmacokinetics and clinical use of newer induction agents.
Identify patient populations best suited to specific general anesthetics.
Recognize dosing nuances and safety profiles of newer medications.

anesthetic agents

drug updates

pharmacology

Regional Anesthesia Innovations

Explores novel nerve block techniques, ultrasound-guidance advances, and applications in same-day surgery.

8:30 AM15 Minutes

Compare landmark-based vs ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
List novel regional blocks with emerging evidence of effectiveness.
Apply regional anesthesia within ERAS and outpatient settings.

regional anesthesia

ultrasound guidance

ambulatory surgery

Multimodal Analgesia and Opioid-Sparing Techniques

Reviews evidence-based analgesia combinations and their role in recovery and opioid minimization.

8:45 AM15 Minutes

Identify commonly used multimodal pain regimens.
Describe benefits and risks of non-opioid adjuvants.
Implement multimodal strategies tailored to surgical type and patient factors.

multimodal analgesia

opioid sparing

pain management

Anesthetic Depth and Monitoring Technologies

Evaluates tools for sedation depth monitoring and prevention of awareness under anesthesia.

9:00 AM15 Minutes

Interpret EEG-based monitors for assessing sedation depth.
Describe factors that increase risk for intraoperative awareness.
Apply monitoring strategies to enhance patient safety.

anesthesia monitoring

depth of sedation

patient safety

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Break

9:15 AM15 minutes

Section 3

Postoperative Complications and Pain Management

Explores high-yield topics in managing postoperative pain, nausea, delirium, and complications like hypoxia or opioid-related adverse events. Highlights real-world interventions and care transitions.

9:30 AM —10:30 AM60 Minutes

Identify best practices for managing postoperative pain and nausea in various patient types.
Recognize early warning signs of post-anesthesia complications, including delirium and respiratory compromise.
Incorporate risk-reduction strategies to improve postoperative outcomes and patient safety.

Best Practices for Postoperative Pain Control

Covers evidence-based strategies for managing acute postoperative pain using both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.

9:30 AM15 Minutes

Compare common postoperative analgesic regimens for different procedures.
Integrate non-opioid and non-drug techniques into pain management plans.
Identify patient-specific factors influencing postoperative pain control.

pain management

postoperative care

analgesia

Managing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)

Reviews risk stratification tools and multimodal antiemetic protocols for prevention and treatment of PONV.

9:45 AM15 Minutes

Use validated risk scores to identify patients at high risk for PONV.
Select appropriate prophylactic and rescue antiemetics.
Adjust PONV protocols based on surgical and patient characteristics.

ponv

nausea

antiemetics

perioperative care

Delirium and Cognitive Dysfunction After Anesthesia

Focuses on early detection and prevention strategies for postoperative delirium, especially in older adults.

10:00 AM15 Minutes

Recognize common signs and risk factors for postoperative delirium.
Implement screening and mitigation strategies in high-risk patients.
Differentiate between delirium, dementia, and emergence agitation.

postoperative delirium

geriatrics

cognitive effects

Monitoring for Respiratory and Cardiovascular Complications

Discusses risk factors and early signs of hypoventilation, hypoxia, and hemodynamic instability in the PACU.

10:15 AM15 Minutes

Identify high-risk patients for respiratory and hemodynamic complications postoperatively.
Describe PACU monitoring protocols to detect early decompensation.
Apply evidence-based interventions for common postoperative emergencies.

postoperative monitoring

hypoxia

hemodynamics

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Break

10:30 AM15 minutes

Section 4

Anesthesia in Special Populations

Focuses on the nuances of providing anesthesia in vulnerable groups, including pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnant patients, and those with obesity or OSA. Content includes physiologic considerations and protocol adaptations.

10:45 AM —11:45 AM60 Minutes

Adapt anesthetic plans for vulnerable populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and obstetric patients.
Recognize physiology-altering comorbidities that impact anesthetic decision-making.
Apply updated clinical guidance for managing OSA and obesity in anesthesia delivery.

Anesthesia Considerations in Pediatric Patients

Covers physiologic differences, fasting guidelines, and drug selection considerations in children.

10:45 AM15 Minutes

Describe unique physiologic features affecting pediatric anesthesia.
Apply updated fasting guidelines and dosing principles for children.
Recognize common complications and age-based monitoring strategies.

pediatric anesthesia

age specific care

pharmacokinetics

Geriatric Anesthesia and Frailty Assessment

Addresses anesthesia risk in older adults, with emphasis on frailty, polypharmacy, and cognitive outcomes.

11:00 AM15 Minutes

Assess perioperative risk using frailty indices and geriatric screening tools.
Modify anesthetic plans to reduce cognitive and physiologic stress in older adults.
Implement strategies to prevent delirium and adverse drug effects.

geriatric anesthesia

frailty

polypharmacy

Anesthesia in Pregnancy: Maternal and Fetal Considerations

Outlines safety protocols, timing considerations, and physiologic adaptations in obstetric anesthesia.

11:15 AM15 Minutes

Recognize physiologic changes of pregnancy relevant to anesthesia.
Select appropriate anesthetic techniques for common obstetric procedures.
Apply safety measures to protect fetal well-being during anesthesia.

obstetric anesthesia

maternal health

perinatal care

Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the OR

Explores airway, dosing, and monitoring adaptations needed for obese patients and those with OSA.

11:30 AM15 Minutes

Assess airway and respiratory risks in patients with obesity or OSA.
Adjust anesthetic dosing and equipment for patients with altered physiology.
Monitor postoperative risk and recovery in patients with sleep-disordered breathing.

obesity

osa

airway management

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End of Day

Break for the Day

11:45 AM

Key Objectives

Apply updated perioperative safety protocols and preoperative assessment strategies in diverse surgical patients.
Compare current anesthetic agents and analgesic techniques based on efficacy, safety, and patient context.
Adapt anesthesia practices for special populations using emerging evidence and tailored protocols.

Virtual Conferences

Flexible Destination-Based Learning

16 Destinations Available

Our conferences are delivered entirely online through short, high-impact video sessions. Designed for travelers and professionals on the go, each module is just 15 minutes—so you can complete your learning in the morning and spend the rest of your day enjoying the destination.

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