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Date of Original Release: July 31, 2015
Date of Credit Termination: July 31, 2018

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University of Pittsburgh Board Review

Prep for American Board of Anesthesiology exams and integrate the latest guidelines into your daily practice.

Prep for American Board of Anesthesiology Exams

This course is designed to fully prepare you for the American Board of Anesthesiology certification and recertification examinations. Instructional videos focus on anatomy, physics, mathematics, pharmacology, anesthesia complications and the applicability of different anesthetic techniques to various clinical situations and patient groups. It is designed for training and practicing anesthesiologists preparing for Basic or Advanced ABA exams. The course will help you to better:

• Compare and contrast techniques, equipment, and drugs used in anesthesiology and describe implications for clinical practice
• Discuss the physiologic aspects of various organ systems, their relationship to anesthetic administration, and support of patients
• Review important topics in the general competencies of medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement and systems-based practice, as they relate to the practice of anesthesiology
• Pass American Board of Anesthesiology certification and recertification examinations and incorporate current guidelines into daily practice

Discover New Guidelines

A clinically based review, this learn-at-your-own-pace course in anesthesiology provides a maximum of 39 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Available online or in audio CD formats, it provides access to unbiased, evidence-based content and case-based reviews so that you may confidently prep for board exams and incorporate the latest thinking and guidelines into your daily practice.

View our full list of Topics/Speakers, Faculty, Accreditation and Media Format information.

• Introduction – Rita M. Patel, MD

BASIC TOPICS IN ANESTHESIOLOGY
Basic Sciences

• Anatomy – Mario I. Montoya, MD

• Physics, Monitoring, and Anesthesia Delivery Devices – Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD

• Mathematics – James W. Ibinson, MD, PhD
• Pharmacology: Anesthetics (Gases and Vapors) – James W. Ibinson, MD, PhD

• Pharmacology: General Concepts – Gregory L. McHugh, MD

• Pharmacology: Anesthetics (Opioid and IV Anesthetics) – Andrew W. Murray, MB, ChB

• Pharmacology: Local Anesthetics – Denise Hall-Burton, MD

• Pharmacology: Muscle Relaxants – Barbara W. Brandom, MD

Clinical Sciences

• Evaluation of the Patient and Preoperative Preparation – Michael P. Mangione, MD; Phillip Adams, DO

• Regional Anesthesia – Anthony T. Silipo, DO

• General Anesthesia – Ryan C. Romeo, MD
• Monitored Anesthesia Care and Sedation – Ryan C. Romeo, MD
• Intravenous Fluid Therapy During Anesthesia – Ryan C. Romeo, MD

• Complications (Etiology, Prevention, Treatment) – Li Meng, MD, MPH
• Postoperative Period – Li Meng, MD, MPH

Organ-Based Basic and Clinical Sciences

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems – Colleen M. Moran, MD

• Respiratory System – Dennis P. Phillips, DO

• Cardiovascular System – Cynthia M. Wells, MD

• Gastrointestinal / Hepatic Systems – Shashank Saxena, MD
• Renal and Urinary Systems/ Electrolyte Balance – Shashank Saxena, MD

• Hematologic System – Jonathan H. Waters, MD; Trent D. Emerick, MD

• Endocrine and Metabolic Systems – Martin B. Anixter, MD

• Neuromuscular Diseases and Disorder – James G. Cain, MD

Special Problems or Issues

• Physician Impairment or Disability – David G. Metro, MD
• Ethics, Practice Management, and Medicolegal Issues – David G. Metro, MD

ADVANCED TOPICS IN ANESTHESIOLOGY
Basic Sciences

• Physics, Monitoring, and Anesthesia Delivery Devices – Michael Boisen, MD

• Pharmacology – Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD

Clinical Sciences

• Regional Anesthesia – Steven L. Orebaugh, MD

• Special Techniques – Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems – Brian Gierl, MD

• Respiratory System Pt. 1 – Stephen M. McHugh, MD

• Respiratory System Pt. 2 – Stephen A. Esper, MD, MBA

• Cardiovascular System Pt. 1 – Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD

• Cardiovascular System Pt. 2 – Kathirvel Subramaniam, MD

• Gastrointestinal / Hepatic Systems – Raymond M. Planinsic, MD

• Renal and Urinary Systems / Electrolyte Balance – John J. Hache, MD

• Hematologic System – Todd M. Oravitz, MD

• Endocrine and Metabolic Systems – Martin B. Anixter, MD

• Neuromuscular Diseases and Disorders – James G. Cain, MD

Clinical Subspecialties

• Painful Disease States – Scott A. Brancolini, MD, MPH

• Pediatric Anesthesia Pt. 1 – Brian Blasiole MD, PhD

• Pediatric Anesthesia Pt. 2 – Charles I. Yang, MD

• Obstetric Anesthesia Pt. 1 – K. Grace Lim, MD

• Obstetric Anesthesia Pt. 2 – Patricia L. Dalby, MD

• Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Anesthesia – Catalin S. Ezaru, MD
• Anesthesia for Plastic Surgery – Catalin S. Ezaru, MD
• Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery – Catalin S. Ezaru, MD
• Geriatric Anesthesia – Catalin S. Ezaru, MD

• Ophthalmologic Anesthesia – Charles Lin, MD
• Orthopedic Anesthesia – Charles Lin, MD
• Trauma Anesthesia – Charles Lin, MD
• Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery – Charles Lin, MD

• Critical Care – A. Murat Kaynar, MD

Special Problems or Issues

• Electroconvulsive Therapy – Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD
• Radiologic Procedures – Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD

• Organ Donors: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management – Raymond M. Planinsic, MD

• Ethics, Practice Management, and Medicolegal Issues – David G. Metro, MD