This Symposium is structured to offer a comprehensive update on the latest developments in regional anesthesia and pain & perioperative medicine and to present the best current regional anesthesia techniques and practice protocols.

In addition, the comprehensive hands-on workshops are structured to offer attendees a jump-start insight into state of the art regional anesthesia techniques.

Learning Objectives

  • Assess the pearls and pitfalls of performing Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia in anesthetized patients
  • Analyze and understand the latest changes in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia techniques
  • Describe indications and best techniques for Fascia Iliaca, Transverse Abdominis (TAP) and Quadratus Lumborum Blocks
  • Review the techniques and indications for Upper and Lower Peripheral Nerve Blocks
  • Analyze the best practices for Postoperative Analgesia following Total Knee Replacement
  • Relate the latest developments in Postoperative Analgesia for Breast, Shoulder and Foot Surgery

Target Audience

  • Practicing Anesthesiologists
  • Pain Medicine Physicians
  • Anesthesia Fellows
  • Residents
  • Nurses
  • Health Industry Professionals Interested in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Accreditation Statment

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and NYSORA. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 16.7 contact hours.
Pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advance Practice Registered Nurses will be designated on your certificate.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. The existence or absence of COI for everyone in a position to control content will be disclosed to participants prior to the start of each activity.

Location

Andaz Hotel, 75 Wall Street, New York, NY10005
Tel: +1 212 590 1234
Web: www.hyatt.com

Language

The official language of the Symposium is English.

Symposium Photography and Video

As in past conferences, a professional photographer/videographer may take photos and/or videos of participants at the Symposiums programs and events. These photos and videos are for NYSORA use only and may appear on NYSORA’s website, in printed brochures, or other promotional materials. Attendees’ registration grants NYSORA permission and consent for use of this photography and video.

New York and Travel Information

Insurance

The organizers will not be liable for any personal accident caused to any person, or loss or damage to any equipment, goods or property belonging to participants. Participants are strongly advised to take out their own travel and health insurance.

Accomodation

Best rates at the Andaz Hotel can be booked at https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/.

Dress Code

Dresscode for the symposium and workshops is business casual.