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Introduction

This accredited activity features leading authorities in the field who examine the emerging role of Cryo Nerve Block for changing the pain dynamic in patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures, including; minimally invasive Direct and Robotic CABG, Full Sternotomy, and minimally invasive Valve Surgery. The didactic lectures and case reviews and complemented with an interactive panel discussion.

 

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Claiming Credit: To earn credit upon viewing the video, participants must access the Accreditation tab, click on the Claim Credit Button, and complete the series of assessment questions within the online credit tracker form. Participants will be able to download or print a certificate once the form has been successfully submitted.

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Cryoanalgesia in Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Rawn Salenger, MD

Cryoanalgesia in Minimally Invasive Direct and Robotic CABG
Gianluca Torregrossa, MD

Cryoanalgesia in Patients Undergoing Full Sternotomy
David Caparrelli, MD

Panel Discussion
Moderator: Rawn Salenger, MD
Panelists:Gianluca Torregrossa, MD and David Caparrelli, MD

Cardiac Rhythm Management

Educational grant support provided by:

AtriCure

Joint-Providers

MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

Faculty

Faculty

David Caparrelli MD

David Caparrelli, MD
Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery 
Catholic Medical Center
Machester, NH

Rawn Salenger MD

Rawn Salenger, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Chief of Cardiac Surgery
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
ERAS Cardiac Society Executive Board Member
Towson, MD

Gianluca Torregrossa MD

Gianluca Torregrossa MD
Director of Robotic Coronary and Coronary Revascularization Program
Department of Cardiac Surgery
Main Line Health - Lankenau Heart Institute - Philadelphia
Wynnewood, PA  

 

Accreditation

Claiming Credit

Please click on the Claim Credit Button, and complete the series of assessment questions within the online credit form.  You will be able to download or print a Certificate once the form has been submitted.

Accreditation Designation
The educational activity is designated for 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for Physicians and 1.50 Contact Hour for Nurses.

Released: 11/27/2023; Valid for credit through 11/27/2024   

Certificate Fulfillment

To earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period that is noted above. To receive CME Credits or Contact Hours you must complete a series of assessment questions within the online credit tracker form. Participants will be able to download or print a certificate once the form has been successfully submitted.

Target Audience

This activity has been developed to meet the educational needs of thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeons, and other physician groups and allied healthcare professionals with a clinical interest in patient pain management.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Assess Cryoanalgesia in Minimally Invasive Direct and Robotic CABG.
  • Examine Cryoanalgesia in Patients Undergoing Full Sternotomy.
  • Review Cryoanalgesia in Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery.    

Accreditation Statement

Jointly Accredited Provider TMTo support the improvement of patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med. Ciné-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health-care team.

Ciné-Med designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ciné-Med designates this activity for 1.50 Contact Hours for nurses.

Disclosure Policy

MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med adheres to accreditation requirements concerning industry support of continuing medical education. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations. Speakers will disclose any relationships at the beginning of their presentations.
All MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med employees in control of content have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

It is the policy of MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med to ensure balance, independent objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its supported educational programs. All faculty members participating in educational activities are required to disclose to the program audience any real of apparent conflicts of interest held within the past 12 months.

MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med implement a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Non Endorsement Statement

MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med verify that sound education principles have been demonstrated in the development of this educational offering as evidenced by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med does not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.

Educational grant support provided by:

AtriCure

Joint Providership

MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

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