5:00-6:00 p.m.

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference Session (additional registration required)

Fascial Plane Peripheral - Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA

• List the fascial plane blocks available.
• Describe the sonoanatomy and how to perform the block.
• Describe the area that is blocked.

*Pain Management for Highly Opioid Tolerant Patients (Pharm) - Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA

• Describe the pathophysiology of common chronic pain conditions and the pharmacologic treatments for them.
• Describe the etiology of chronic post-surgical pain and the pharmacologic therapies used to prevent it.
• Discuss pharmacologic strategies to treat pain in the patient who is a chronic opioid user or on medical therapy for opioid addiction. 

Opening Statements and Welcome

Alexia McWaters, MSNA, APRN, CRNA, OANA President

Mo Money, Mo Problems: 1099 vs. W2 - Jason Trudell, MS, CRNA, ARNP

• Explore the differences in IC vs W2 structure.
• Understand the Pros and Cons of each employment arrangement.
• Identify the various trends in employment arrangements within anesthesia. 

Operational Fundamentals of Anesthesia Business - Jason Trudell, MS, CRNA, ARNP

• The Role of Strategy vs. Operations
• Be able to differentiate between anesthesia practice models.
• Understand the various functions of business operations in independent practice.
• Be able to describe the vendor/client dynamic in anesthesia practice.

*Erector Spinae Blocks - Brian Selai, MSN, CRNA

• Explain the relevance of the historical impact ESP blocks made in regional anesthesia.
• Explain the difference between cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral ESPs and their applications. 
• Describe sonographic differences and how to successfully implement the block in practice.

Quadratus Lumborum: The Next Step - Brian Selai, MSN, CRNA

• State the history of how the QL developed.
• Explain how the QL muscle develops embryonically and how that applies to its application in anesthesia. 
• Describe the thorocomular facia and its relevance to facial plane blocks. 
• Identify the tissue planes sonographically and apply that information to provide successful analgesia.

*What's New in Obstetric Anesthesia - Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA (.5 pharm)

• Describe the newest medications and techniques for spinal and epidural anesthesia and analgesia.
• Discuss the use of Point of Care Ultrasound in Obstetric Anesthesia.

2:45-3:45 p.m.

3:45-4:00 p.m.

4:00-5:00 p.m.

*Obstetric Anesthesia: Problem Based Learning Discussion - Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA (.5 pharm)

• Discuss the pre-operative laboratory values to determine eligibility for neuraxial anesthesia.
• List the pros and cons of medications commonly used in obstetric anesthesia.
• Learn the various options in the management of a failed spinal/epidural.

Break with Exhibitors

AANA Update - Jenny Schmitt, APRN, CRNA

• 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.
• State and discuss initiatives regarding CRNA Wellness, PAC, and research.

6:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m. 

Yoga with Dennis and Sally in the General Session Hall

Welcome Back! Registration and Breakfast

Enhanced Recovery -  - Brian Selai, MSN, CRNA

• Explain what is enhanced recovery protocols. 
• Describe what drives their success in the global perioperative environment.
• Explain the external forces inside our institutions that impede change such as ERAS programs.

Anesthesia and Cancer -  - Brian Selai, MSN, CRNA

• State the historical factors that precipitated the open dialogue that questioned anesthesia choice and long-term outcomes. 
• Understand that all research that pertains to this subject is found in traditional methods of research and applying scientific methods is required to explore possibilities of it impact on patient care. 

Trends, Growth & Financials of Anesthesia as an Industry - Jason Trudell, MS, CRNA, ARNP

• Explore the current state of the anesthesia workspace.
• Be able to differentiate the financial drivers of anesthesia in the context of the healthcare industry.
• Understand the evolution of anesthesia employment arrangements.

Contractual Employmnet Review - Jason Trudell, MS, CRNA, ARNP

• Explore the components that make up a healthcare contract.
• Understand the responsibility of the employer and employee relative to contractually agreed-upon language.

Closing Remarks

      Alexia McWaters, MSNA, APRN, CRNA, OANA President

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

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