Location

Please check the individual session for location or broadcast availability.  

Frequency

Quarterly

Series Director

Ali Khalifa, MD

Target Audience

Needs Statement

The field of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology is very dynamic, with several components that continue to be studied and upon which recommendations are updated frequently. This includes preoperative assessment and risk stratification, monitoring modalities both invasive and noninvasive, pharmacologic treatment options, administration of blood products or hemostatic agents, utilization and interpretation of transesophageal echocardiography, and many other factors. With the review of particular cases that involved possible morbidity, mortality, or near misses, this activity will delve into guidelines and recommendations that the evidence suggests, the perspective of other care providers and their critique of management, and a collaborative approach to improve patient safety and quality improvement. The goal of this series is to advance medical knowledge, refine management strategies, and enhance patient care, while continuing to also foster departmental recognition and to support the development of impactful research initiatives that improve patient safety.

Educational Methods

Educational methods will include case presentations, literature review, and panel discussion.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the sessions, the participants should be able to:

• Improve case-based medical knowledge applicable to patient care, including recognition of abnormal anatomic structures, atypical presentations of common conditions, and typical and novel complications of treatment.
• Apply expanded knowledge and skills to improve interprofessional collaborative care and patient outcomes.
• Analyze the systemic issues contributing to medical errors or treatment complications.
• Contribute to institutional quality improvement efforts aimed at reducing complications and preventable adverse events through protocol development, education, and research.

Evaluation

Participants may be asked to complete a session evaluation.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Series Coordinator