Special Topics in Obstetrical Anesthesiology
- Earn up to 4.25 CME credits
Overview
Learn Now: Insights in Obstetrical Anesthesia
From the University of Pittsburgh Regional Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine: Complete Review Series. Lecturers in this online CME program discuss a wide variety of topics pertaining to obstetrical anesthesia: from maternal physiology during pregnancy, to non-obstetric anesthesia in the pregnant patient and placental circulation in maternal fetal drug transfer and neonatal resuscitation. Special Topics in Obstetrical Anesthesiology also covers conditions and complications such as maternal cardiac arrest, perimortem Cesarean section, hypertensive disorders, coexisting diseases, and postpartum neurologic complications like post-dural puncture headache.
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Topics / Speakers
Maternal Physiology, Cardiac Arrest, and Perimortem Cesarean Delivery - Grace Lim, MD, MS
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy - Grace Lim, MD, MS
Maternal Hemorrhage - Jonathan Waters, MD
Nonobstetric Anesthesia in the Pregnant Patient - Patricia Dalby, MD
Effects of GA on Mother and Fetus - Ryan Romeo, MD
Maternal Mortality - Joseph DeRenzo, MD
Postpartum Neurologic Complications - Gerhardt Konig, MD
Faculty
Series Director
Raymond M. Planinsic, MD, FASA
Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Director of Transplantation Anesthesiology, UPMC Presbyterian
Director, Hepatic Transplantation Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Series Co-Director
Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Module Director
Ryan C. Romeo, MD
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical Student Coordinator, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Speakers
Patricia Dalby, MD
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Director, Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Joseph DeRenzo, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Assistant Site Chief, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Gerhardt Konig, MD
Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Grace Lim, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical Director, Obstetric Anesthesiology
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Magee-Womens Research Institute BIRCWH Scholar
Faculty, Magee-Womens Research Institute
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Jonathan H. Waters, MD
Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Chief of Anesthesiology, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Director, Blood Management Program
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Accreditation
Accreditation and Credit Designation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Date of Original Release: February 15, 2021
Date Credits Expire: February 15, 2024
Estimated Time to Complete: 4.25 hours
CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of an online course evaluation and post-test.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Learn and understand maternal physiology during pregnancy
- Learn about maternal hemorrhage and its treatment
- Learn about postpartum neurologic complications and their treatments
Intended Audience
Anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists-in-training and other anesthesia professionals, nurse anesthetists, anesthesia assistants, intensivists and perioperative medicine specialists.
Quick Facts
a CMEinfo video productionProvider: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Series Director:
Raymond M. Planinsic, MD, FASA
Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Director of Transplantation Anesthesiology, UPMC Presbyterian
Director, Hepatic Transplantation Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Series Co-Director:
Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD
Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Module Director:
Ryan C. Romeo, MD
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical Student Coordinator, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Credits: Earn a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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