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Date and Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 • Time: 7:00 - 8:15 PM EST

Activity Description
This live, CME-accredited webinar brings together a multidisciplinary group of leading experts to assess current practice gaps and explore opioid-sparing strategies to improve functional recovery in cardiothoracic patients while reducing opioid use. The faculty will also examine the emerging role of cryoNB as a nonpharmacological approach that complements existing regional and multimodal techniques to reduce pain and opioid reliance. The activity concludes with a moderated panel discussion during which faculty will answer questions submitted by attendees.

 

Agenda

Agenda
Times listed are Eastern Time.

7:00 – 7:05 PM

 

Welcome and Introductions
John Edwards, CRNA

7:05 – 7:15 PM

 

The Unmet Need - Are We Doing Enough?
Courtney Maxey-Jones, MD

7:15 – 7:30 PM

 

Filling the Gap - A Nonpharmacologic Approach
Gabriel Eduardo Mena, MD

7:30 – 7:40 PM

 

The Surgical Perspective: Making the Case
John Kuckelman, DO

7:40 – 7:55 PM

 

Measuring What Matters - Function, Recovery, and Patient Experience
Courtney Maxey-Jones, MD

7:55 – 8:15 PM

 

Panel Discussion with Q&A Session
Moderator:  John Edwards, CRNA
Panel: Courtney Maxey-Jones, MD, John Kuckelman, DO, and Gabriel Eduardo Mena, MD


Commercial Support
The activity is supported through an educational grant from AtriCure, Inc.

Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

Faculty

Moderator

John Edwards MD

John Edwards, CRNA
Lexington, KY

Presenters and Panelists

John Kuckelman MD

John Kuckelman, DO
Chief of Thoracic Surgery
Assistant Professor of Surgery USU
Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, WA

Courtney Maxey Jones MD

Courtney Maxey-Jones, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY

Gabriel Eduardo Mena MD

Gabriel Eduardo Mena, MD
Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Professor Ad Honorem of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology
Universidad de Antioquia y Hospital San Vicente de Paúl
Medellín, Colombia

   

CME Accreditation

Claiming Credits
You can claim Continuing Medical Education credits on this webpage immediately after the live webinar, and we will also email instructions to your registration email address. We will provide one CME certificate electronically for the total credits earned, based on your level of participation.

Target Audience
This activity has been developed to meet the educational needs of thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, associated professionals, and other members of the surgical care team.

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

  • Explore Opioid-Reducing Approaches for Functional Recovery in Cardiothoracic Patients.
  • Evaluate the science of cryoNB and its role as a nonpharmacological approach that complements existing regional and multimodal techniques to reduce pain and opioid reliance.

Accreditation Statement
Jointly Accredited Provider TMMediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med planned and implemented this activity to improve patient care. 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 healthcare team.

Physicians. This educational activity is accredited for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™ for Physicians. Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals. All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. Consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.


Disclosure Policy
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med adhere 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 with content-control responsibilities have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

It is the policy of MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med to promote balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational programs it supports. All faculty members involved in educational activities must disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest from the past 12 months.

MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med establish a process to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest before delivering the educational activity to learners.

Non-Endorsement Statement
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med confirm that sound educational principles are demonstrated in the development of this educational offering, as shown by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med do not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.


Commercial Support
The activity is supported through an educational grant from AtriCure, Inc.

Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

 

Registration

Registration
Complimentary registration provides access to the immersive live webinar, direct faculty engagement, Continuing Medical Education Certification, and access to the enduring On-Demand Archive.

Accessing the Live Webinar
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique digital pass for the live stream. This pass provides universal access to the real-time stream across multiple devices.

The program will follow Eastern Standard Time. Check the World Clock to find the time in the region from where you will view the live stream.

Submitting Questions
The broadcast platform includes an integrated Q&A portal for submitting questions throughout the live stream.

Claiming Credits
You can claim Continuing Medical Education Credits on this webpage immediately after the live webinar, and we will also email instructions to your registration email address. You will receive one CME certificate electronically for the total credits earned, based on your level of participation.

Physicians. This educational activity is accredited for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™ for Physicians. Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals. All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. Consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.