MEETING PROGRAM
Friday, October 13, 2023
Marines' Memorial Club
609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
11th Floor
All times are listed in Pacific Time.
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Jointly provided by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Uniformed Services Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Association of Veterans Affairs Anesthesiologists.
| Time | Session Title | Speaker(s) |
| 0630-0930 | Registration | |
| 0700-0800 | Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall | |
| 0800-0830 | "Anesthesia in Low Resource Environments" |
Imran Akbar, MD Advocate Christ Medical Center, Chicago, IL Surgical Program Lead, MedGlobal |
| 0830-0840 | USSA/AVAA Welcome |
Jessica Shanahan, MD President, Association of Veterans Affairs Anesthesiologists CAPT Corry “Jeb” Kucik, MC USN President, Uniformed Services Society of Anesthesiologists |
| 0840-0855 | ASA Welcome and Opening Remarks | Michael W. Champeau, MD, FAAP, FASA President, American Society of Anesthesiologists |
| 0900-0930 | Opening Keynote: "Prevention of perioperative neurocognitive disorders” | Lis Evered, MSc, PhD Weill Cornell Medicine, NY St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Aust. University of Melbourne, Aust. |
| 0935-1005 | "The New Era of Trauma Skill Sustainment" |
COL Stacy Shackelford, MD, USAF Academy, CO Trauma Medical Director Defense Health Agency |
| 1010-1040 |
BREAK View the Moderated Abstract Presentations on Monitors 1 & 2 in the Crystal Lounge Visit with Exhibitors in the Crystal Lounge |
Crystal Lounge, Monitor 1, Medically Challenging Cases 1010-1015: Anesthetic Management for Mediastinal Mass Excision William M. Fowler, MD 1016-1021: Beyond Tonsils: Rhabdomyosarcoma as a Cause for Initial Presentation of PEdiatric Sleep Apnea Zachary Affrin, MD 1022-1027: Persistent Hypercarbia During General Anesthesia with Sevoflurane: Malignant Hyperthermia or Otherwise? Kenneth Lowery, MD 1028-1033: Severe Bronchospasm following Induction of General Anesthesia: A Case Report William G. Tilbury, MD, LCDR, MC, USN 1034-1039: Synchronization of Multi-Specialty Peripartum Oxytocin Protocol: A Cost-saving Measure and Quality Improvement Project Justin C. Cordova, MD Crystal Lounge, Monitor 2, Medically Challenging Cases 1010-1015: A Case of Delayed Emergence Due to Malignant Hyperthermia Andrew R. Wilsnack, MD 1016-1021: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotheropy (HIPEC) and Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) for Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma with BAP1 Mutation Timothy Zerhusen, MD 1022-1027: Laryngospasm and Airway Complications during Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Richard Burgan 1028-1033: Successful Pectoralis and Serratus Plane Nerve Block (PECII) for Sedation-Sparing Pacemaker Placement Dmitriy Treyster, MD 1034-1039: TEE To The Rescue: A Case Of Symptomatic Right Atrial Compression Sean Woodring |
| 1045-1115 | “Neuromuscular Monitoring - Review, Guidelines, and Implementation Papers Published Recently in Anesthesiology” | Michael J. Avram, PhD Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Emeritus Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Anesthesiology |
| 1120-1150 | "From A to F, an overview of perioperative AF" | BobbieJean Sweitzer, MD, FACP, SAMBA-F, FASA Professor, Medical Education University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Systems Director, Preoperative Medicine Inova Health Falls Church, VA |
| 1155-1225 | BREAK View the Moderated Abstract Presentations on Monitors 1 & 2 in the Crystal Lounge Visit with Exhibitors in the Crystal Lounge |
Crystal Lounge, Monitor 1, Medically Challenging Cases 1155-1200: Acquired Gerbode Defect - A Case for Early and Frequent Postoperative TEE David Miller, BS 1201-1206: A Case of Retroperitoneal PEComa Invading the IVC with Extension Towards the Heart and Hepatic Metastasis Requiring PEComa Mass Resection with Help of Veno-Venous Bypass Rebecca Lee, MD 1207-1212: Compartment Syndrome After Sigmoid Colon Resection in the Lithotomy Position Michelle Miller 1213-1218: Extreme NORA: Maintaining ASA Standards in Austere Environments Matthew Byrne, Maj, USAF, MC, FS 1219-1224: Malignant Hyperthermia: Always Rare, but Never Predictable David Mounts, MD Crystal Lounge, Monitor 2, Medically Challenging Cases 1155-1200: Double Park, Double Catheter“, Apneic Oxygenation Assisted Endotracheal Tube Exchange Novel Technique for Management of Soiled Airway During Active Lower Airway Bleeding Carlos Brun, MD 1201-1206: Comparing Intraoperative Anaphylaxis in Two Similarly Aged Women Undergoing Laparoscopic Procedures Zachary Affrin, MD 1207-1212: Critical Care Challenges Following A Radical Nephrectomy Jordan Bergmann 1213-1218: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation of the Peroneal Nerve Limits Opioid Consumption and Facilitates Early Ambulation Following Fibula Free Flap Harvest: A Case Series Ryan T. Warner, DO 1219-1224: The Detection of Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage by Transesophageal Echocardiography Perry A. Stout |
| 1230-1300 |
LUNCH Non-CME Symposium |
(see non-CME activities schedule above) |
| 1305-1335 | “Innovations in Military Ultrasound Education” | John D. Mitchell MD Vice Chair for Academic Affairs Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management, and Perioperative Medicine Henry Ford Health Professor and Vice Chair for Anesthesiology Michigan State University CHM |
| 1340-1455 | USSA BREAKOUT SESSION State of Specialty – Specialty Leader Panel |
Army & Army Reserve Specialty Leader – Michael S. Patzkowski, MD, MHA, FASA Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, US Army Anesthesiology Consultant to the US Army Surgeon General Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA/FSH, TX Air Force Specialty Leader – Mark Liu, Lt Col, MD, USAF Anesthesiology Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology- USUHS Anesthesiologist - US Air Force Academy/Evans Army Community Hospital Navy Specialty Leader – CAPT Corry “Jeb” Kucik, MC USN Navy Reserve Specialty Leader – CDR Mark Cannon, USN Deputy Force Surgeon MARCENT Tampa, FL |
| 1455-1500 | USSA BREAKOUT SESSION BREAK |
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| 1500-1530 | USSA BREAKOUT SESSION "Military Anesthesia Over Time" |
Willam McNiece, MD Associate Professor of Anesthesia Indiana University School of Medicine President Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology |
| 1340-1355 | AVAA BREAKOUT SESSION "National Anesthesia Service (NAS) Update" |
Christina M. Matadial, MBBS, FASA Director, National Anesthesia Program office (NAP), Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Chief, Anesthesia Service, VA Miami HCS |
| 1355-1410 | AVAA BREAKOUT SESSION "Field Advisory Board (FAB) Update" |
Kay B Leissner, MD PhD Chief, Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Service VA Boston Healthcare System VISN 1 Chief Anesthesiology Consultant Chair, Anesthesia Field Advisory Board Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School |
| 1410-1430 | AVAA BREAKOUT SESSION “Buprenorphine 2023” |
Thomas Hickey, MD, MS VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Yale University School of Medicine |
| 1430-1445 |
AVAA BREAKOUT SESSION BREAK View the Moderated Abstract Presentations on Monitors 1 & 2 in the Crystal Lounge Visit with Exhibitors in the Crystal Lounge |
Crystal Lounge, Monitor 1, Medically Challenging Cases 1435-1440: Beyond malignant hyperthermia: a case for the use of dantrolene in acute baclofen withdrawal Nathan Bosse, BS 1440-1445: Exploratory Laparotomy and Pelvic Tumor Excision in an Anephric Morbidly Obese Patient Matthew Hannon, MD Crystal Lounge, Monitor 2, Scientific Study 1430-1435: Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Cesarean Section Outcomes in the United States in 2020 David Miller, BS 1435-1440: Opioid Prescribing Variation After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the US Military Health System CPT Justin Zeien, MD, MPH |
| 1445-1515 | AVAA BREAKOUT SESSION "Perioperative Strategies to reduce the risk of Myocardial Injury after Noncardiac Surgery (MINS)" |
Kurt Ruetzler, MD FAHA Cleveland Clinic, Anesthesiology Institute, Departments of Outcomes Research and General Anesthesia, Cleveland, OH |
| 1535-1545 | BREAKOUT SESSIONS END BREAK |
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| 1545-1615 | "Perioperative Pain Management for Total Joints" | Richard Teames, MD, BSN Methodist Southlake Medical City Dallas Medical City North Hills |
| 1616-1645 | BREAK | |
| 1600-1645 | Best Abstract Awards & Presentation | Moderators: Roman Schumann, MD, FASA Professor of Anesthesiology Professor of Surgery Tufts University School of Medicine Associate Chief of Anesthesia for Research and Development Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care VA Boston Healthcare System |
| 1650-1720 | Closing Keynote: “Leadership in Turbulent Times” | James P. Rathmell, MD, MBA Chief, Enterprise Anesthesiology, Mass General Brigham Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Brigham and Women’s Hospital Leroy D. Vandam Professor of Anaesthesia Harvard Medical School |
| 1720-1730 | Joint Military Annual Academic Meeting Conclusion | |
| 1730-1830 | Happy Hour |
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society of Anesthesiologists® and the Uniformed Services Society of Anesthesiologists, with the Association of Veterans Affairs Anesthesiologists. The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has approved this activity for 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Statement of Need
As the only military component society of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the USSA represents and serves the unique needs and interests of uniformed anesthesiologists. Its purpose is to serve as a networking and educational platform for all branches of the service. The USSA fosters professionalism, education, and the exchange of ideas through its annual meeting with deployed service members practicing anesthesia in harm’s way.
Target Audience
Anesthesiologists, residents, and medical students who are currently serving in the armed forces, employees of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other practitioners interested in military anesthesiology, critical care, trauma, and practice improvement.
Disclaimer
The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
Disclosure Statement
The American Society of Anesthesiologists remains strongly committed to providing the best available evidence-based clinical information to participants of this educational activity and requires an open disclosure of any potential conflict of interest identified by our faculty members. It is not the intent of the American Society of Anesthesiologists to eliminate all situations of potential conflict of interest, but rather to enable those who are working with the American Society of Anesthesiologists to recognize situations that may be subject to question by others. All disclosed conflicts of interest are reviewed by the educational activity course director/chair to ensure that such situations are properly evaluated and, if necessary, mitigated. The American Society of Anesthesiologists educational standards pertaining to conflict of interest are intended to maintain the professional autonomy of the clinical experts inherent in promoting a balanced presentation of science. Through our review process, all American Society of Anesthesiologists activities are ensured of independent, objective, scientifically balanced presentations of information. Disclosure of any or no relationships will be made available for all educational activities.
Disclosures will be provided to learners prior to the activity.
Attendees will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions on how to claim credit once attendance has been confirmed by USSA/AVAA. It may take 3 to 5 business days for this to occur.
Note: Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. All credits for the meeting must be claimed by Dec. 31, 2023. You will NOT be able to claim credits after this date.
This activity is supported by in-kind donations from: None.
Curated by: Component Relations
Last updated by: Brittney
Date of last update: October 12, 2023
