Conference Full Schedule

Pre-Conference Session - BLS/ACLS/PALS Recertification Course

       Bill Humphrey, NRP, BGS

5:00-6:00 p.m. - Basic Life Support (BLS) - Recertification

• Describe the steps of CPR Describe the signs and action steps for severe airway obstruction in the responsive and unresponsive victim.

• Describe the links in the Chain of Survival Describe the signs and symptoms of 4 common life-threatening emergencies; cardiac arrest, choking, stroke, heart attack

6:00-7:30 p.m.- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Recertification 

• Recognize & initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome.

• Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions & integrating AED use.
• Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation or transfer of care.
• Identify and treat ischemic chest pain & expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes.
• Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team & recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.

7:30-9:00 p.m. - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Recertification

• Describe the timely recognition and interventions required to prevent respiratory and cardiac arrest in any pediatric patient.

• Describe the systematic approach to pediatric assessment by using the initial impression, primary and secondary assessments and diagnostic tests.
• Describe priorities and specific interventions for infant and children with respiratory and or circulatory emergencies
• Explain the importance of effective team dynamics, including individual roles and responsibilities, during a pediatric resuscitation Describe the key elements of post-resuscitation management

Opening Statements and Welcome

James Hilfiger, CRNA, OANA President

The Effects of Expectation on Pain Pathways I

• Explain the power and psychological indicators of expectation
• List five effects of expectation on pain pathways

Matt Zinder, CRNA

*The Effects of Expectation on Pain Pathways I

• Explain the power and psychological indicators of expectation
• List five effects of expectation on pain pathways

Matt Zinder, CRNA

*Pharmacogenetics

• Discuss the potential impact of genetic profiles in relationship to drug response
• Differentiate between the various metabolic pathways for drug metabolism
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pharmacogenomics on anesthesia practice
• Discuss the financial implications of pharmacogenomics 

Brian Berry, CRNA

*Multimodal Analgesia: Can It Impact Length of PACU Stay?

• Understand the benefits of multimodal anesthesia in relationship to PACU and hospital length of stay
• Demonstrate a thorough comprehension of various pharmacologic pain pathways as an important concept in multimodal anesthesia therapy

Brian Berry, CRNA

*Perioperative Fluid Management

• Share why this is a relevant topic and how we got to our current state
• Determine whether current practice is helping or hurting our patients.
• Explain what we can do to fix our current practice and give an overview of goal directed therapy

Eric Lindstrom, CRNA

Ventilation Management

• Describe ventilation settings available for use in the operating room
• Explain the science behind tidal Volume Selections and FiO2 Selections

Eric Lindstrom, CRNA

AANA Update

• Identify trends in anesthesia practice based on the most recent, available AANA data.
• Discuss key AANA issues associated with member engagement, advocacy, reimbursement, educational and learning initiatives.
• Determine how current healthcare transformation impact anesthesia practice trends in Oklahoma

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

• Describe characteristics that have been associated with success in business and leadership
• Understand current metrics that influence top performance appraisals

Brian Berry, CRNA

*Lipid Emulsion for Local Anesthesia Toxicity

Brian Berry, CRNA

*Anesthetic Implications of Psychiatric Disorders

• Relate specific anesthetic considerations to major classes of psychotropic medications
• Review the pharmacological pathways of psychotropic medications

Matt Zinder, CRNA

*Neuromuscular Blockade: Administration, Monitoring, Reversal

• Explain the physiology surrounding neuromuscular blockade and pathophysiology that may complicate the pharmacological management of neuromuscular blockade.

Eric Lindstrom, CRNA

*Neuroprotection 

• Describe the brain's intrinsic ability to protect itself
• Explain the science behind cerebral ischemia
• Describe the pharmacology of commonly practiced methods of neuroprotection
• Discuss the Future of Neuroprotection

Eric Lindstrom, CRNA

Closing Remarks 

         James Hilfiger, CRNA, OANA President