Anesthesiology Conferences, Meetings, and CME

This conference aims to provide participants with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.

This course is designed for health care providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, in or out of the hospital setting. Participants will be able to manage cardiorespiratory emergencies by using the systematic ACLS guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). This includes how to evaluate and manage a sudden adult respiratory arrest, VF/VT arrest, asystole, pulseless electrical activity, bradycardias, stable and unstable tachycardias, acute coronary syndromes and acute stroke.

This symposium is designed to teach participants how to assess and manage a severely burned patient from time of initial injury through wound care and reconstructive surgery.

During this symposium, experts will discuss key topics and issues related to stroke care.

This symposium is designed to educate healthcare professionalsincluding physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and paramedicson the comprehensive assessment and management of severely burned patients. The program will cover the full continuum of burn care, from initial injury and emergency response to wound management and reconstructive surgery.

Several expert groups recommend the use of processed EEG-based patient monitoring to reduce the risk of intraoperative awareness and postoperative neurocognitive disorders. While these monitoring systems provide both a processed depth of anesthesia index and raw EEG or spectrogram data, most clinicians rely primarily on the index, which offers less detailed information than the raw data. This preference is largely due to a lack of training in interpreting raw EEG and spectrogram outputs. This bootcamp, organized by the University of Minnesota, Department of Anesthesiology, addresses this knowledge gap by offering a standardized, algorithm-based education focused on teaching EEG and spectrogram interpretation.

This 2-day hands-on course teaches participants how to perform focused emergency ultrasound examinations, including the FAST scan, cardiac assessment, and first-trimester OB imaging. Led by expert faculty and based on American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) guidelines, this comprehensive training integrates lecture, demonstration, and extensive scan lab practice with live models. Participants will learn essential ultrasound protocols, from evaluating trauma and cardiac function to detecting abdominal and pelvic pathologyall reinforced through clinical laboratory experience.

This conference will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to explore the latest advances in traumatic brain injury (TBI) science, diagnosis, and treatment. Sessions will highlight cutting-edge research on the biological mechanisms of injury and recovery, the development of new biomarkers and imaging tools, and innovative therapeutic strategies. In addition to scientific discovery, the program will emphasize long-term outcomes, clinical translation, and the importance of equitable access to care across diverse populations, including children, athletes, veterans, and survivors of intimate partner violence. By integrating perspectives from preclinical research, clinical practice, and public health, the conference will provide a forward-looking view of how the field is evolving toward improved diagnosis, management, and recovery for patients affected by TBI.

This conference aims to provide participants with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.

This 1-day course fulfills Part IV requirement of the American Board of Anesthesiologists (ABA) Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) Program. The participants will actively manage realistic simulation scenarios that demonstrate clinical and technical skills as well as teamwork and communication. The participant to instructor ratio will not exceed 4:1. Those participants without prior simulation experience will receive a thorough introduction to the simulators, facility and equipment before beginning any scenarios. After a customized orientation, the participants will have an opportunity to manage critical perioperative events in a simulated clinical environment. Each participant is guaranteed to play the primary role in at least one scenario. Each scenario will be immediately followed by a video-aided debriefing that will include review of the relevant clinical and technical actions as well as the examples of team dynamics and communication skills.

The University of Iowas ECMO program has been offering ECMO courses since 2009. This Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) endorsed course is intended to train all levels of ECMO providers (APP, physicians, RN, RRT) through a combination of didactic presentations and high-fidelity simulation. The course will fullfil the requirements for Step 1 and Step 2 of the E-AEC certification. Course content includes management of veno-venous and veno-arterial ECMO.

This 1-day hands-on course equips participants with the skills, speed, and confidence to make life-saving decisions using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Following American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) guidelines, participants will learn to perform a Focused Assessment by Sonography in Trauma (FAST) exam to quickly identify internal bleeding or injury in the peritoneal, pericardial, and pleural cavities. The course blends focused lectures on ultrasound physics, anatomy, and scanning protocols with live model scan labs for extensive hands-on practice and immediate image interpretation.

This 1-day course is intended to provide participants with robust and current insight into venous thromboembolic disease. Since venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurs throughout the population and often requires a multi-disciplinary treatment approach, the organizers invite different specialties of health care providers as well as advanced allied health practitioners to attend this informative course. Topics will be varied and will include a VTE anatomical refresher, pathology of VTE, topics in both noninvasive and invasive treatment options, and issues for special populations including oncology and obstetric populations.

This course provides participants with a deep understanding of ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation in the critical care setting. Didactic presentations combined with extensive hands-on practice will provide the knowledge of practical ultrasound skills. The comprehensive curriculum focuses on fundamental and advanced ultrasound techniques. The topics of the course include cardiac output, left/right ventricular function, focused assessed transthoracic echocardiography (FATE) examination, vascular ultrasound. Hands-on training will include utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under expert supervision and using real-life scenarios that simulate critical cases to enhance participants' problem-solving abilities. Led by expert instructors, the acquired practical skills will increase patient outcomes, including more efficient diagnoses. Networking opportunities are available to connect with fellow peers and experts throughout the course - this aims to enhance professional profiles and further career opportunities in the field.

This conference aims to provide participants with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.

This 1-day symposium, designed for health care providers caring for critically ill obstetric patients will review, address, and update key components in the management of these patients, thus arming them with knowledge, confidence, and resources to improve patient care. The symposium will also foster collaborative learning and strengthen interdisciplinary partnerships to advance the quality of care for this vulnerable patient population. Didactic presentations, case studies and interactive Q&A sessions with content experts will review the most current information, address clinical challenges, and offer best treatment modalities.

This course is tailored specifically for clinicians practicing in the ER, ICU and hospital wards. The course provides valuable insights and hands-on experience to enhance participants' expertise. Participants will have exclusive online access to the collection of 23 lecture modules covering a range of didactic material, including lectures and procedural videos. Before scheduled hands-on skills lab session, it is imperative to complete these modules. Then there will be comprehensive 10-hour session of simulation-centered instruction encompassing the entire spectrum of hospital procedures. This day of procedural training offers a fully immersive, hands-on experience, facilitated by a team of 6 proficient instructors, maintaining a favorable 6:1 ratio of participants to faculty. Participants will be provided with tailored and practical guidance in a multitude of skills.

This course is tailored specifically for clinicians practicing in the ER, ICU and hospital wards. The course provides valuable insights and hands-on experience to enhance participants' expertise. Participants will have exclusive online access to the collection of 23 lecture modules covering a range of didactic material, including lectures and procedural videos. Before scheduled hands-on skills lab session, it is imperative to complete these modules. Then there will be comprehensive 10-hour session of simulation-centered instruction encompassing the entire spectrum of hospital procedures. This day of procedural training offers a fully immersive, hands-on experience, facilitated by a team of 6 proficient instructors, maintaining a favorable 6:1 ratio of participants to faculty. Participants will be provided with tailored and practical guidance in a multitude of skills.

Course highlights: Topics designed equally for both general and pediatric anesthesiologists; Anesthesiology topics and teamwork principles are equally emphasized; Activities are designed to promote active participation; All ABA/ASA Endorsed Simulation program course requirements have been incorporated in order to receive the maximum 25 MOCA 2.0 Part 4 points; Participants will receive a new AHA PALS Provider card upon successful completion of the course (and prior completion of the on-line PALS HeartCode module); All participants will receive an AHA PALS pocket reference card and complimentary access to the PALS HeartCode module; All participants will function as the lead physician at least once; Confidential debriefing sessions will occur after all simulation exercises; Course length is a minimum of 6 hours.

This conference aims to provide participants with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.

This intensive 1-day workshop in Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management (ACRM), offered by the Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), will meet the MOCA Part IV simulation requirement. The workshop is designed for anesthesiologists seeking to practice their skills in managing critical events. The overall focus is on learning the type of teamwork and generic skills needed when managing any kind of infrequent but critical event in anesthesia, and opportunities will be made available to learn skills in managing certain specific events. Participants requiring MOCA certification will each have a turn as the primary anesthesiologist caring for the patient. Participants will be able to apply communication strategies in event management including establishing the role of the event manager using the new paradigm Name, Claim, Aim to organize the team, in addition to handoffs, structured communication such as SBAR, assertion techniques including Two Challenge and use of advocacy/inquiry; apply diagnostic problem solving techniques and strategies to avoid fixation, including familiarization and practice with using the Emergency Manuals for patient treatment during times of high cognitive load with deliberate practice in simulated critical events; develop strategies for culture change with emphasis on inviting input and speaking up.

Its the premier burn care meeting of the year, offering exciting opportunities to help participants reach their personal and professionals goals. The meeting will bring together 1,700+ participants for peer and expert knowledge-sharing, the discovery of the latest products, services, and advances in the field of burn prevention and treatment. The meeting features in-depth educational sessions, poster presentations, and thought-provoking symposia.

This course is an evidence-based educational activity designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients by implementing the ABCDEF bundle: Assess, prevent, and manage pain; Both spontaneous awakening and breathing trials; Choice of analgesia and sedation; Delirium assessment, prevention, and management; Early mobility; and Family engagement. The course equips participants with practical tools and strategies to reduce the physical and psychological burdens of critical illness, shorten ICU stays, and enhance recovery. Participants should attend to gain hands-on skills, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the latest best practices that can be immediately applied in their ICUs to optimize patient- and family-centered care.

This course is for participants that have a current PALS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Both BLS and PALS current certification cards must be verified by the CMH AHA Training Center prior to class. The Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program (PALS) was created in cooperation with the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to assist the health care provider to recognize early signs of pedaitric and infant distress and intervene to prevent respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrest. In addition, the course is designed to enhance cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize critically ill infants and children. The format includes videos, skill stations, interactive sessions and self-study. The skill stations and interactive scenario teaching stations utilize small-group personalized learning settings.

This 2.5-day course will feature curriculum, founded in pulmonary physiology applied to the mechanical ventilator including concepts covering Ohms Law, the equation of motion, pulmonary resistance, pulmonary compliance, autoPEEP and ventilator asynchronies. The educational content will be delivered via peer reviewed didactics, small group exercised and simulation. There will be a ventilator simulator and a series of cases and pathologies for application of knowledge.

Participant should be able to discuss physiology of the diseases treated with ECMO; review pre-ECMO procedures; review ECMO equipment and circuit management; discuss physiology of coagulation; discuss physiology of VA, VV ECMO; review pharmacokinetics influence on ECMO circuit; discuss fluid dynamics and physics of ECMO; review perioperative bleeding management on ECMO; review daily patient management on ECMO; review ventilator management on ECMO; review hemodynamic monitoring and effects of ECMO; review management of complex ECMO cases; review medical emergencies and complications during ECMO; review equipment emergencies and complications during ECMO; review neurological assessment and concerns of complex ECMO patients; review transport considerations on ECMO as the ECMO specialist; review weaning and decannulation of VV and VA ECMO; review post ECMO complications; review ethical and social issues associated with ECMO; review bedside role of ECMO specialist.

This is a blended learning course for ACLS. The didactic portion is completed online via e-learning (web-based, self-paced instructional program that uses eSimualtion technology to allow participants to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings applying knowledge to real-time decision making and skills development; debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning) and then skills verification is completed during the course. Participants must complete the online portion first. The skills consists of adult and infant BLS, adult airway managment and adult megacode practical testing. Upon successful completion, particiapant will receive a certification card valid for 2 years.

This meeting, themed " Redefining the Role and Value of Regional Anesthesia," invites participants to confront the contradictions, complexities, and possibilities that define the field today. The organizers craft the meeting with 3 goals in mind: to explore the potential and define the limits of different regional anesthesia techniques; to provide the audience access to faculty who are at the forefront of the science, education, and leadership in the subspecialty, and to focus on value-added care that emphasizes analgesic effectiveness. Plenary session topics were selected to prompt discussion and challenge some currently held beliefs. The organizers invite 3 guest surgeons (an orthopedic trauma surgeon, a sports surgeon, and a peripheral nerve surgeon) to bring their insights. International faculty from Europe and Asia will introduce participants to a different perspective on acute pain management. Patrick Tighe, MD, MS, with his passion for AI innovation, quality and patient safety, and research - a special speaker. The format includes 6 Ask the Experts panels for participants to interact with experts on challenging clinical topics, extremely popular parallel PBLD sessions with over 40 topics to choose from in a more relaxed setting, subspecialty workshops, where participants can learn to perform blocks that would increase their effectiveness in the ambulatory, trauma, cardiovascular, and pediatric setting, popular workshops such as cryoneurolysis, mixed-reality simulation, block packs, masterclass of blocks taught by the best of experienced instructors, and poster sessions.

This course is designed for health care providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, in or out of the hospital setting. Participants will be able to manage cardiorespiratory emergencies by using the systematic ACLS guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). This includes how to evaluate and manage a sudden adult respiratory arrest, VF/VT arrest, asystole, pulseless electrical activity, bradycardias, stable and unstable tachycardias, acute coronary syndromes and acute stroke.

This symposium advances critical care beyond one-size-fits-all by utilizing dynamic physiologic data, advanced patient monitoring, and analytics with the goal to deliver the right intervention to the right patient at the right time: Precision and Personalization in Critical Care. Precision demands collaboration across pulmonary/critical care, anesthesia, surgery and transplant, cardiovascular critical care, neurocritical care, pharmacy, nursing/APPs, RTs, PTs, and palliative care. Over the course of 2-days, through expert presentations, focused panels, case-based discussions, and 6 hands-on workshops, participants will learn latest practice-ready pathways for glycemic control, brain death diagnosis, anticoagulation & transfusion stewardship, delirium, music therapy, trauma-informed care, AI in action, antibiotic stewardship in ICU, and optimization of perioperative care with ERAS and multimodal pain management protocols.

COPD care continues to rely on traditional GOLD staging and inhaler-based approaches, yet patients present with diverse phenotypes and high burden of extrapulmonary complications. This summit will personalize COPD management and improve patient-centered outcomes across disciplines. Participants will be able to recognize COPD phenotypes beyond GOLD staging; assess environmental and behavioral factors influencing COPD outcomes; apply evidence-based inhaler therapy and adherence strategies; evaluate emerging biologic therapies for COPD; screen for and manage sarcopenia and osteopenia in COPD; incorporate advanced therapies for COPD (lung volume reduction, noninvasive ventilation); utilize interprofessional models to improve patient-centered care.

This program is a multi-level educational initiative that equips healthcare professionals with essential skills to manage mechanical ventilation effectively. Through evidence-based practices, standardized methodologies, and a structured learning pathway, SEVA caters to learners at various levels, from students to critical care physicians. Combining online modules, hands-on training, and simulations, the program builds core competencies in ventilator management, troubleshooting, and goal-directed strategies to improve patient outcomes and care quality in critical care settings. The program offers 3 certification levels (1-day Fundamental; 2-day Advanced; 3-day Master), each integrating online and in-person components to provide a comprehensive learning experience. The online portion is included in all certification levels and must be completed prior to attending in-person sessions. Additionally, a standalone online course is available for independent learners; however, it does not provide certification.

This recertification course is for healthcare professionals who already hold a current ACLS certification and need recertification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification card valid for 2 years. Participants will update their skills with the latest guidelines, focusing on team communication and managing cardiac and cardiovascular emergencies.

This intensive 1-day workshop in Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management (ACRM), offered by the Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), will meet the MOCA Part IV simulation requirement. The workshop is designed for anesthesiologists seeking to practice their skills in managing critical events. The overall focus is on learning the type of teamwork and generic skills needed when managing any kind of infrequent but critical event in anesthesia, and opportunities will be made available to learn skills in managing certain specific events. Participants requiring MOCA certification will each have a turn as the primary anesthesiologist caring for the patient. Participants will be able to apply communication strategies in event management including establishing the role of the event manager using the new paradigm Name, Claim, Aim to organize the team, in addition to handoffs, structured communication such as SBAR, assertion techniques including Two Challenge and use of advocacy/inquiry; apply diagnostic problem solving techniques and strategies to avoid fixation, including familiarization and practice with using the Emergency Manuals for patient treatment during times of high cognitive load with deliberate practice in simulated critical events; develop strategies for culture change with emphasis on inviting input and speaking up.

This conference aims to provide participants with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.

This 1-day course is designed to teach health care providers, nurses, and paramedics how to assess and manage a severely burned patient during the first 24 hours post-injury. Following a series of lectures, case studies are presented for group discussions. Lectures include: Initial Assessment & Management, Airway Management and Smoke Inhalation Injury, Shock & Fluid Resuscitation, Burn Wound Management, Electrical Injury, Chemical Burns, Pediatric Burn Injuries, Stabilization, Transfer & Transport, Disaster Management and the ABA Plan. Participants will also have the opportunity to work with a simulated burn patient to reinforce the assessment, stabilization, and applying the American Burn Association transfer criteria to a Burn Center. Testing consists of a written exam and a practical assessment.

This intensive training course covers essential training and competency-building in infection prevention and control (IPC) for healthcare professionals in acute care. Participants will learn evidence-based best practices to develop an effective IPC program to protect patients, reduce risk, and comply with accrediting and regulatory requirements.

This course is a combination of online didactic learning and in-person session. The didactic portion is released within the body of the initial registration confirmation email. Didactic portion known as HeartCode for PALS Part 1 is valid for 60 days. Participants must complete the didactic education first, print out the completion certifcate and successfully complete the in-person session to receive PALS certification card which is valid for 2 years.

This conference aims to provide participants with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.

This symposium will offer a robust exchange of ideas, techniques, and advances in the field of thoracic anesthesia. In addition to didactic sessions presented by international experts in thoracic anesthesia, the symposium will offer updated workshops featuring hands-on experience with advanced lung isolation techniques, precision ultrasound guidance for regional and neuraxial anesthesia, and selected POCUS techniques. With 3 workshops available and 3 workshop time slots throughout the day, there is no need to pick and choose. The symposium will highlight novel research and offer challenging case presentations in poster and oral presentations as well as several problem-based learning discussions. Each session is thoughtfully designed to present clear and timely information.

This meeting will offer a first-class educational program and opportunities to congregate with around 1,200 colleagues while surrounded by a vibrant mix of Southern hospitality and world-class music. Participants will enjoy small group sessions, workshops, presentations and panel discussions on hot topics and developments in the field. The program will address the latest research, as well as clinical controversies in the practice, with experts from the world of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, perfusion, critical care medicine, regional anesthesiology, and finance enriching panel discussions. The workshops will provide hands-on opportunities to learn cutting-edge technology from masters in the field in smaller, more interactive settings. Problem-based learning discussion sessions will offer opportunities to learn by working through clinically challenging cases in a focused, small group setting led by experts. Research track will offer high level content for the researchers. This includes a Late Breaking Research session, highlighting the work of SCA members, and the Anesthesia and Analgesia workshop taught by journal editors. Echocardiography CME hours will be offered in general sessions and workshops designed for the cardiac anesthesiologist, and the true echo-enthusiasts will be offered a discussion at the SuperEcho session.

The symposium will focus on a diverse array of topics that are of interest to health care professionals engaged in, or interested in, incorporating medical acupuncture in their practice. The program includes 3 days of morning plenary presentations and afternoons featuring concurrent workshops on relevant topics. A number of popular events will return for this year's symposium: the Founders Lecture, poster presentation session, and opportunities for networking with colleagues. The symposium explores the mechanisms of acupuncture from several different perspectives and examines current scientific research in the field of medical acupuncture. It will address topics suggested by practitioners and stress a variety of approaches to practical clinical problems.

This course is designed for health care providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, in or out of the hospital setting. Participants will be able to manage cardiorespiratory emergencies by using the systematic ACLS guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). This includes how to evaluate and manage a sudden adult respiratory arrest, VF/VT arrest, asystole, pulseless electrical activity, bradycardias, stable and unstable tachycardias, acute coronary syndromes and acute stroke.

This recertification course is for healthcare professionals who already hold a current ACLS certification and need recertification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification card valid for 2 years. Participants will update their skills with the latest guidelines, focusing on team communication and managing cardiac and cardiovascular emergencies.

This conference is designed to provide current, practical information that will strengthen assessment skills and expand knowledge of care strategies for the neuroscience patient.

This full-day (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) course offers an immersive simulation education. It has been designed to accommodate 4-6 participants who will be facilitated by a minimum of 2 faculty members. Participants will be familiarized with the high-fidelity mannequin in the simulated peri-anesthesia environment and will be asked to manage realistic anesthesia-inspired critical events.The simulated scenarios will focus on the process of decision-making in anesthesiology. In addition, it will also cover aspects of crisis and resource management including communication and teamwork skills. Participants may also be asked to participate in the scenarios as co-workers or other OR staff. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment is used to enhance the event debriefing which takes place after every simulated event.

This conference aims to provide participants with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.

This widely applicable CME symposium will focus on enhancing patient care by providing expert knowledge and skill sets in acute care surgery for advanced practitioners; the latest principles of trauma, critical care and emergency surgery; topics that are geared towards the utilization of advanced practitioners in the management of emergency general surgery. The format includes didactic sessions, hands-on optional workshops ( Dont Be Afraid of the Dark: An Introduction to Radiology Interpretation; Complex Wound Management: Debridement and Negative Pressure) and case presentations.

This symposium will highlight the management and new technology utilized in the critical care unit to care for patients admitted. Expert faculty will provide up-to-date education on multifaceted care for patients presenting with myocardial infarction, heart failure, cardiac rhythm disorders, and shock along with appropriate imaging, monitoring, and medical management. Special attention will be given to limiting complications in the cardiovascular care units from the best practice principles. The program will have didactic lectures integrated with challenging case discussions to highlight this rapidly growing field of medicine and a novel breakout session addressing optimal team dynamics in resuscitation. Concurrent hands-on workshops - April 11; 7 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.: Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop; Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Workshop.

Health communication is categorized into 3 domains: 1) communication with patients and families, 2) communication about patients with colleagues and staff, and 3) communication about health and disease with the greater community. Lack of appropriate communication skills results in patient dissatisfaction, poor adherence, increased incidence of malpractice claims and creation of a toxic work environment.After attending this course, participants will be able to demonstrate effective and efficient interviewing techniques (effective questioning, agenda setting and patient education); practice higher level health communication skills (giving bad news, empathic response and dealing with angry patients or colleagues); outline the liability for institutions and health care organizations from angry interpersonal episodes; list multiple strategies to minimize practitioner demonstration of anger and other disruptive behavior; rehearse and model techniques to avoid anger when challenged by difficult scenarios.

This is a blended learning course for ACLS. The didactic portion is completed online via e-learning (web-based, self-paced instructional program that uses eSimualtion technology to allow participants to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings applying knowledge to real-time decision making and skills development; debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning) and then skills verification is completed during the course. Participants must complete the online portion first. The skills consists of adult and infant BLS, adult airway managment and adult megacode practical testing. Upon successful completion, particiapant will receive a certification card valid for 2 years.

This comprehensive course will share Mayo Clinic experiences, expertise, and unique multidisciplinary approach to delivering the most individualized care for every patient. The course will provide healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of the benefits and challenges of using donation after circulatory death (DCD) grafts in the field of transplantation. Participants explore the intricate interplay between hepatology, transplant surgery, procurement, and advanced endoscopy for liver transplant recipients, In heart and lung, the organizers will discuss donor and recipient selection as well as NRP and NMP. Participants will gain expertise in the procurement of DCD organs, financial challenges as they relate to this organ pool, and posttransplant complications of recipients of DCD liver transplant. The course wll combine didactic lectures, hands-on workshops, and case discussions to ensure participants develop a well-rounded understanding of this rapidly expanding donor pool.

This course equips participants with the skills needed to perform safe, effective, ultrasound-guided vascular access. Participants will benefit from expert demonstration, hands-on practice with phantoms, and guidance on performing procedures that directly impact patient outcomesranging from central line placement to identification of deep vein thrombosis. Basic ultrasound knowledge is helpful, but this course goes beyond fundamentals to enhance participants' diagnostic accuracy and procedural proficiency in clinical practice.

This 2-day workshop offers a hands-on experience to teach clinicians bedside applications of portable ultrasound. The workshop is offered as a flipped-classroom approach with didactics presented online prior to the in-person course. In-person course activities will include 9 hours of supervised scanning time with standardized patients and 1 hour of group image interpretation of POCUS clips with varying pathology. In addition, courses will include 3 hours of optional instruction/simulation on thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and vascular access. Low participant to faculty ratio of 4:1. For anesthesiologists, this course can be used to fulfill 2 requirements of the ASAs Diagnostic POCUS Certificate: Part 2 (12 hours of POCUS) and the supervised section of Part 4 (Log of Studies).

This conference is themed " Elevating Quality and Innovations in Anesthesia." Participants will be able to delineate options for anesthesia management in patients with chronic pain conditions or substance use disorders; outline factors contributing to nerve injury related to peripheral nerve blockade; understand the ethical implications related to anesthesia and ICU management in patients nearing end of life; develop safe management plans for patients with cardiovascular diseases including carotid stenosis, MINS, and unstable hemodynamic states; identify optimal situations in which POC coagulation monitoring facilitates appropriate transfusion therapy; outline steps needed to develop a center - specific PBM program; discuss key patient safety areas including concerns specific to NORA and ERAS; recognize the role EEG and processed EEG have in anesthesia and critical care patient management; explain safe management strategies for patients with pulmonary embolism, septic shock, or aortic stenosis; delineate key aspects of peripartum management that contribute to safe, patient centric anesthesia care; differentiate pediatric patients for whom regional anesthesia will be beneficial; evaluate innovations in pediatric NORA care; explore the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in preoperative risk evaluation; examine AI-based preoperative tool use in the real world.

This course is designed for health care providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, in or out of the hospital setting. Participants will be able to manage cardiorespiratory emergencies by using the systematic ACLS guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). This includes how to evaluate and manage a sudden adult respiratory arrest, VF/VT arrest, asystole, pulseless electrical activity, bradycardias, stable and unstable tachycardias, acute coronary syndromes and acute stroke.