Conference Full Schedule

Opening Statements and Welcome

James Hilfiger, CRNA, OANA President

*Opioid-Sparing: Are We Ripping Off Patients?

Objectives of Session:

• Describe non-opioid modalities in pain management
• Describe the challenges of opioid modalities in pain management.
• Describe future directions in pain management

Garry Bridges, CRNA

Healthcare Policy on the Opioid Crisis: The Value of the CRNA

Objectives of Session:

• Describe the opioid crisis and impact on clinical care
• Describe focused opioid-sparing strategies in anesthesia care delivery and relative benefit
• Identify and treat ischemic chest pain & expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes
• Develop and implement a robust opioid-sparing program

Garry Bridges, CRNA

Ventilation and Beyond

Objectives of Session:

• Know how to alter ventilator settings to achieve desired ventilatory status
• Understand the various modes of ventilation
• Explain which modes are beneficial based on patient and/or procedure
• Discuss airway devices and modes of ventilation to use.

Kristi Hoch, DNP, CRNA

ABCs of Reading a Chest X-Ray

Objectives of Session:

• Understand the value of knowing how to assess an airway on a CXR
• Review cardiac anatomy and warning signs a CXR can reveal
• Interpret various CXR's with skill

Kristi Hoch, DNP, CRNA

*Steroids and Surgery

Objectives of Session:

• Compare steroids and dosing equivalents
• Examine pros/cons of steroids during surgery
• Discuss cases where steroids are commonly given/withheld

Heather Rankin, CRNA

*Emergence Delirium

Objectives of Session:

• Define emergence delirium
• Discuss factors which may affect emergence delirium
• Discuss treatment of emergence delirium

Heather Rankin, CRNA

AANA Update

Objectives of Session:

• Describe trends in AANA membership demographics, education, employment, and public relations
• State and discuss current nurse anesthesia legislative initiatives and strategies, as well as issues affecting practice 

Jenny Schmitt, CRNA

 Happy Hour with Exhibitors

*ABCs of Pediatric Anesthesia (.25 pharm)

Objectives of Session:

• Define common NPO guidelines for pediatrics and impact on pediatrics
• Compare premedications for pediatrics
• Discuss airway and induction techniques
• Discuss IV access/fluid administration

Heather Rankin, CRNA

Pediatrics for the Non-Pediatric Provider

Objectives of Session:

• Define common pediatric cases and anesthetic management
• Explain common pediatric anesthetic complications and management

Heather Rankin, CRNA

Blood Conservation Techniques

Objectives of Session:

• List various parameters blood conservation is indicated
• Identify blood conservation methods
• Explain which blood conservation methods is appropriate for the procedure
• Know when blood conservation is not warranted

Kristi Hoch, DNP, CRNA

Anesthesia Jeopardy (.25 pharm)

Objectives of Session:

• Review anatomic airway concerns
• Discuss anesthesia equipment and malfunctions
• Know various pathophysiologic and co-existing disease
• Understand anesthetic pharmacology

Kristi Hoch, DNP, CRNA

CPC Recertification: What Do I need to Know in Practice?

Objectives of Session:

• List CPC recertification requirements

Garry Brydges

Closing Remarks | Conference Adjournment

         James Hilfiger, CRNA, OANA President

1:30-3:30 p.m

Poster Sessions

*Post-Conference Session presented by Garry Bridges (additional registration required)

Review of Respiratory Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Related Pharmacological Considerations of Anesthesia Care I & II

Objectives of Session:

• Discuss airway anatomy & respiratory physiology concepts relevant to anesthesia
• Discuss pathophysiological concepts in respiratory physiology relevant to anesthesia practice
• Discuss the following advanced pulmonary pathophysiology and list the etiology and risk factors, clinical manifestations, pathological changes, and diagnostic results for: Bronchitis, Pulmonary emphysema, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary infections, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Twenty poster sessions will be presented Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. for 2 CE credits.