Focused Review of Anesthesiology

Focused Review of Anesthesiology

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

Topics And Speakers:

BASIC TOPICS IN ANESTHESIOLOGY
Basic Sciences

• Anatomy
• Physics, Monitoring, and Anesthesia Delivery Devices
• Mathematics
• Pharmacology: Anesthetics (Gases and Vapors)
• Pharmacology: General Concepts
• Pharmacology: Anesthetics (Opioid and IV Anesthetics)
• Pharmacology: Local Anesthetics
• Pharmacology: Muscle Relaxants

Clinical Sciences

• Evaluation of the Patient and Preoperative Preparation
• Regional Anesthesia
• General Anesthesia
• Monitored Anesthesia Care and Sedation
• Intravenous Fluid Therapy During Anesthesia
• Complications (Etiology, Prevention, Treatment)
• Postoperative Period

Organ-Based Basic and Clinical Sciences

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Gastrointestinal / Hepatic Systems
• Renal and Urinary Systems/ Electrolyte Balance
• Hematologic System
• Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
• Neuromuscular Diseases and Disorder

Special Problems or Issues

• Physician Impairment or Disability
• Ethics, Practice Management, and Medicolegal Issues

ADVANCED TOPICS IN ANESTHESIOLOGY
Basic Sciences

• Physics, Monitoring, and Anesthesia Delivery Devices
• Pharmacology

Clinical Sciences

• Regional Anesthesia
• Special Techniques
• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
• Respiratory System Pt. 1
• Respiratory System Pt. 2
• Cardiovascular System Pt. 1
• Cardiovascular System Pt. 2
• Gastrointestinal / Hepatic Systems
• Renal and Urinary Systems / Electrolyte Balance
• Hematologic System
• Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
• Neuromuscular Diseases and Disorders

Clinical Subspecialties

• Painful Disease States
• Pediatric Anesthesia Pt. 1
• Pediatric Anesthesia Pt. 2
• Obstetric Anesthesia Pt. 1
• Obstetric Anesthesia Pt. 2
• Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Anesthesia
• Anesthesia for Plastic Surgery
• Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery
• Geriatric Anesthesia
• Ophthalmologic Anesthesia
• Orthopedic Anesthesia
• Trauma Anesthesia
• Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery
• Critical Care

Special Problems or Issues

• Electroconvulsive Therapy
• Radiologic Procedures
• Organ Donors: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management
• Ethics, Practice Management, and Medicolegal Issues