PEDIATRIC PEARLS
9:00 am - 11:30 am, South Ballroom - 6th Floor
Course Code: SP-02
Speaker: SANTHANAN SURESH, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Suresh - Receives funded research support from Ferndale Laboratories, Inc., Foundation for Anesthesiology Education and Research (FAER) Grant, consultant fees from Orthopaedic Knowledge Online and material support from SonoSite.

Objective(s):
Objective(s): 1. Perform a perioperative evaluation in the pediatric patient that is both complete and efficient; 2. Formulate an anesthetic plan for the pediatric patient with OSA coming for tonsillectomy; 3. Describe regional anesthetic techniques for the pediatric patient; 4. Formulate a plan for perioperative pain management in the pediatric patient.

1. What’s Different About Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Kids

2. ABCs of Pain Management in Ambulatory Surgery and Managing the Side Effects

3. Preparing the Child for Anesthesia in 15 Minutes

4. Nerve Blocks For Pediatric Patients

Cost: $0

Disclosures:
Dr. Saraiya - Does not have significant financial relationships with any commercial product, manufacturer or provider.
Dr. Yaster - Receives funded research support from Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., consultant fees from Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Also receives honoraria and is a share holder with Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dr. Sweeney - Does not have significant financial relationships with any commercial product, manufacturer or provider.