Oakstone CME Comprehensive Review of Anesthesiology

Overview

Oakstone CME Comprehensive Review of Anesthesiology is an online video CME program designed to highlight core concepts in anesthesiology with an emphasis on perioperative best practices to support enhanced recovery after surgery. This comprehensive review covers a broad range of anesthetic management topics relevant to clinical practice and continuing education.

On-demand anesthesiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course provides case-based lectures spanning fundamental sciences, basic clinical topics, advanced clinical approaches, and current issues in anesthesiology, structured to reinforce knowledge and clinical decision-making.

• Pharmacology – Gases — Adam W. Baca, MD
• Pharmacology – Drugs — Adam W. Baca, MD
• Physiology – Cardiopulmonary — Marc J. Popovich, MD, FCCM
• Neurologic System: Physiology — Raymond Pla, MD
• Physiology – Renal — Raymond A. Pla, MD
• Breathing Systems and Their Use in the Operating Room — William Whitehead, MD, PhD
• Operating Room Safety — S. Lynn Knox, MD, FASA
• Patient Monitors in Anesthesiology — Eric R. Heinz, MD, PhD
• Preoperative Assessment and Evaluation — Gurwinder K. Gill, MD
• Anesthetic Planning — Eric R. Heinz, MD, PhD
• General Anesthesia and Management — Connor McNamara, MD, MS
• Neuraxial Anesthesia — Eric R. Heinz, MD, PhD
• Acute Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia — Emily Garmon, MD
• Emergence and Postoperative Care — Jarrett Heard, MD, MBA
• Complications – Part 1 — Nilda Salaman, MD
• Complications – Part 2 — Nilda Salaman, MD
• Chronic Pain Medicine — Palak Turakhia, MD, MPH
• Cardiac Anesthesia – Part 1 — K. Gage Parr, MD FASA
• Cardiac Anesthesia – Part 2 — K. Gage Parr, MD FASA
• Thoracic Anesthesia — Geetha Shanmugam, MD
• Critical Care Medicine – ARDS, Sepsis, Shock, and Vasopressors — Donald S. Prough, MD, FASA, FCCP, FAHA
• Critical Care Medicine – VAD, IABP, and ECMO — Donald S. Prough, MD, FASA, FCCP, FAHA
• Topics in Neuroanesthesia — Stefanie R. Fischer, MD
• Obstetric Anesthesia — Michael Hofkamp, MD
• Pediatric Anesthesia — Carroll Labron Chambers, Jr., MD, MBA, FASA
• Abdominal Organ Transplantation for the Anesthesiologist — Shaun Yockelson, MD
• Trauma and Burn Anesthesia — Gurwinder K. Gill, MD
• Vascular Anesthesia — Adrienne B. Warrick, MD
• Physician Impairment — Diana Zentko, MD
• Multimodal Analgesia in the time of an Epidemic — Palak Turakhia, MD, MPH
• Non-Operating Room Anesthesia — Mitchell H. Tsai, MD, MMM, FASA, FAACM
• Cardiac Anesthesia — Jacob Martin, MD
• New Peripheral Nerve Blocks — Emily Garmon, MD
• Fetal Surgery — Michelle S. Burnette, MD
• Perioperative Management of Older Adults — Marc J. Popovich, MD, FCCM
• Practice Management — Jarrett Heard, MD, MBA

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize scientific principles that guide basic anesthetic management
• Devise a thoughtful anesthetic plan for a variety of subspecialties
• Appraise the techniques and technology available at their facility for comparison to best practices
• Plan for incorporation of new knowledge into routine practice

Speakers

• Adam W. Baca, MD
• Marc J. Popovich, MD, FCCM
• Raymond Pla, MD
• William Whitehead, MD, PhD
• S. Lynn Knox, MD, FASA
• Eric R. Heinz, MD, PhD
• Gurwinder K. Gill, MD
• Connor McNamara, MD, MS
• Emily Garmon, MD
• Jarrett Heard, MD, MBA
• Nilda Salaman, MD
• Palak Turakhia, MD, MPH
• K. Gage Parr, MD FASA
• Geetha Shanmugam, MD
• Donald S. Prough, MD, FASA, FCCP, FAHA
• Stefanie R. Fischer, MD
• Michael Hofkamp, MD
• Carroll Labron Chambers, Jr., MD, MBA, FASA
• Shaun Yockelson, MD
• Adrienne B. Warrick, MD
• Diana Zentko, MD
• Mitchell H. Tsai, MD, MMM, FASA, FAACM
• Jacob Martin, MD
• Michelle S. Burnette, MD

This activity is directed by Jeffrey S. Berger, MD and Eric R. Heinz, MD. It is reviewed for re-release as of April 30, 2023.

Target Audience

This course is designed for anesthesiology, intensive care, and pain medicine healthcare providers seeking to update their knowledge with core concepts and current advances to enhance perioperative management, pain medicine, and critical care practices.

Why This Topic Matters

Oakstone CME Comprehensive Review of Anesthesiology addresses foundational and advanced anesthesiology topics critical for safe and effective perioperative care. The course consolidates essential concepts while integrating contemporary issues impacting the specialty.

As a resource on MedHub Central, this review supports anesthesiology professionals in reinforcing their clinical expertise and staying informed on emerging practices within the specialty, contributing to improved patient care and professional confidence.