Speaker(s): 

Mary Herbert, CRNA, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Kevin Chernesky, CRNA, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Moderator(s): 

Kristy Voytek, MD, Regional Chief of Anesthesia, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Discuss surgical pain and indications for use of Methadone intraoperatively.
• Review the pharmacodynamics of Methadone.
• Evaluate various dosing methods of intraoperative Methadone.
• Consider the safety indications related to the intraoperative use of Methadone.
• Discuss a few of studies related to the intraoperative use of Methadone.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Kristy Voytek, MD, Maria Mcgraw, CRNA, and Gary Sebastianelli, CRNA have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None.