Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology 2015 Annual Meeting

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Wed, 13 May 2015, 00:00

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Sun, 17 May 2015, 00:00

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Cynthia Wong, Professor in Anesthesiology

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Professor in Anesthesiology - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Rachel Kacmar, Associate Professor

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Associate Professor - University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)

Robert Gaiser, Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care

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Program Director - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Laurie Chalifoux, Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology

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Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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SOAP 2015

The theme of the 47th Annual Meeting is “The New Role of Education in Obstetric Anesthesia - Educating the Clinician, Trainees and the Public”. Along with oral presentations of original research, there will be posters of interesting and challenging cases, Breakfast with the Experts, a session reviewing the Best Cases of the Year, as well as panels discussing education, patient management, and research. This is a meeting for anesthesiologists, obstetricians, obstetric medicine specialists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, and members of related allied health specialties including fellows, residents, and medical students with an interest in the care of the pregnant patient. This is a rare opportunity where individuals can discuss medical problems unique to the pregnant patient as well as gain knowledge that will reinforce past learning as well as disseminate new concepts, practices, and skills to promote excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Free Wi-Fi will be available to all meeting participants in the meeting space.

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Annual Meeting Objectives

At the completion of this conference the participants should be able to:

Decide whether nitrous-oxide should be routinely offered as a means of analgesia to the laboring patient
Explain the purpose of large database studies and formulate a plan for the interpretation of results from these studies
Identify, discuss and critically evaluate current and recent peerreviewed research related to obstetric anesthesia, obstetrics, perinatology, and allied medical disciplines
Design and implement research investigations related to obstetric anesthesia, obstetrics, perinatology, and allied medical disciplines that are built upon the foundations of current and recent research investigations
Compare recent findings related to obstetric anesthesia to the prevailing standard of care, and adjust patient care plans accordingly
Discuss the role of professionalism and how it relates to education in the practice of obstetric anesthesia
Discuss how implementation of maternal early warning criteria can reduce maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality
Describe how to best teach patients about obstetric anesthesia
Describe the role of education in the practice of obstetric anesthesia and an evidence based approach to teaching obstetric anesthesia to medical care providers
Describe new and innovative clinical approaches in non-invasive fetal monitoring
Recognize factors related to academic success in obstetric anesthesia and apply that to career development and advancement