Speaker(s): 

Adnan Ayman Al-maaitah, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Moderator(s): 

Dr. Keith Williams, MD, Staff member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

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

• Compare neuraxial and general anesthesia techniques by evaluating safety profiles, patient outcomes, and contraindications

• Identify and evaluate key risk factors and considerations for preoperative optimization in special populations (e.g., elderly, pediatric, pregnant, or patients with comorbidities)

• Identify and evaluate common anesthesia-related emergencies during cesarean section procedures, including airway complications, hypotension, and high spinal block

• Assess the role of interdisciplinary communication among nursing staff, surgical providers, and anesthesia teams during urgent cesarean sections

• Assess post-operative recovery and pain management strategies following surgical procedures, with a focus on multimodal analgesia, patient-specific factors, and discharge planning

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Jay Bringman, MD, Sandra Culbertson, MD, Brittany Meyer, PA-C, Michelle Bafile, PA-C, Lindsay Payne, Stephanie Worhach, RN, Keith Williams, MD, and Orlando Valle, MD 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