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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

Science of Cryo Nerve Block (cryoNB)
Emily Cassidy, MD

Pre-Operative Setting Patient Expectations and Transitional Pain
Trisha Wilcox, RN, MSN, APNP

Evaluation and Management of Postoperative Complications
Lizabeth O’Connor, DMSc, PA-C, MPH

Opioid Requirements after Intercostal Cryoanalgesia in Thoracic Surgery
Lizabeth O’Connor, DMSc, PA-C, MPH

Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery
John Edwards III, DNAP, CRNA

Cardiac Rhythm Management

Educational grant support provided by:

AtriCure

Joint-Providers

MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

Faculty

Faculty

Emily Cassidy MD

Emily Cassidy, MD
Medical Director of Thoracic Surgery
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA

John Edwards MD

John Edwards III, DNAP, CRNA
Thoroughbred Anesthesia Academy
Northern Kentucky University Nurse Anesthesia Program
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Lexington, KY

Lizabeth OConnor MD

Lizabeth O’Connor, DMSc, PA-C, MPH
Medical Director of Surgical Quality and Clinical Research
Department of Thoracic Surgery
Elliot Health System
Manchester, NH

Trisha Wilcox NP

Trisha Wilcox, RN, MSN, APNP
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
Campbellsport, WI

 

 

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