Speaker(s): 

Maura Alberola, CRNA, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Rose Sadowski, 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: 

1. identify the mechanism of action by which cancer reoccurrence happens
2. discuss the local and systemic reactions that occur to the body during and after surgery 
3. analyze the effect that volatile anesthetics have on the immune system 
4. identify the potential anti-tumor properties of propofol 
5. discuss the use of volatile anesthetics vs tiva anesthesia 

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.