At the West Virginia University School of Medicine, we educate health professionals, provide thousands of people with medical care, and conduct lifesaving research. Our students work side-by-side with doctors and scientists in the University's modern hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. They also have a chance to learn from professionals in practice at medical offices, clinics and hospitals across the state.

WVU Health Sciences Center Continuing Education


The WVU Health Sciences Center Office of Continuing Education (CE) provides continuing education credit for physicians, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare providers. Many programs offered by the Office of CE provide multidisciplinary opportunities for participants to earn continuing education credits.

CME Program: Anesthesia Update

Date: May 18-20, 2007
Venue: Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia

A Joint Meeting Presented by
West Virginia State Society of Anesthesiologists
West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology
West Virginia University Health Sciences Office of Continuing Education
www.ce.wvu.edu

Program Description
This educational conference is designed for anesthesiologists and features discussions of challenging patients and practice management issues. In addition, anesthesiology residents at WVU will briefly present their senior projects and conference attendees can also experience the WVU anesthesia simulator.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
*list some new drugs used to prevent postoperative nausea
* recognize how anesthesiologists can influence intracranial pressure
* cite ways to improve patient safety for patients receiving anesthesia in an MRI unit
* better understand drivers of change for anesthesia practices
* comprehend how WV laws affect the availability and cost of medical liability insurance
* better understand how the American Society of Anesthesiologists represents its members

Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of West Virginia University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education, and the West Virginia State Society of Anesthesiologists. The WVU School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The WVU Office of CME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.