
Introduction
This activity features a series of didactic lectures and complementary panel discussions led by renowned experts in the field, who delve into various essential topics related to evidence-based approaches for managing postoperative pain in cardiothoracic surgery to achieve optimal outcomes, and strategies for success with Cryo Nerve Block. Key areas of focus include; Cryo Nerve Block therapy, evaluation and management of postoperative complications, opioid requirements after intercostal cryoanalgesia in thoracic surgery, and the implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols for reducing complications and hospital stay.
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Curriculum |
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Science of Cryo Nerve Block (cryoNB) |
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Pre-Operative Setting Patient Expectations and Transitional Pain |
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Evaluation and Management of Postoperative Complications |
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Opioid Requirements after Intercostal Cryoanalgesia in Thoracic Surgery |
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Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery |
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Educational grant support provided by:
AtriCure
Joint-Providers
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med
Faculty
Faculty
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Emily Cassidy, MD |
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John Edwards III, DNAP, CRNA |
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Lizabeth O’Connor, DMSc, PA-C, MPH |
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Trisha Wilcox, RN, MSN, APNP |
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