Perioperative considerations, complications and management of regional anesthetics and approaches to pain management will be featured. Didactic sessions, hands-on techniques and audio-visual presentations will be employed. As always, the focus will be placed on clinical controversies.

As a result of attending this program, participants will be able to:

1) Will have enhanced knowledge with regard to choosing the most effective anesthetic techniques for their patients.
2) Identify areas of clinical controversy in regional anesthesia and make more informed judgements for their own practice
3) Will learn strategies for the best management of patients in adverse anesthetic situations
4) Gain additional experience through hands-on interaction with patient models in a workshop setting

TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is designed for anesthesia practitioners including attending physicians, fellows, residents, and nurse anesthetists, and orthopaedic practitioners interested in the practice of regional anesthesia.

ACCREDITATION
Weill Medical College of Cornell University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Weill Medical College of Cornell University designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 credit hours in Category 1 towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 7-CE Credits. AANA code # 25338.

LOCATION
Inter-Continental Hotel – 111 East 48th Street, New York City
Meeting will be held in the Astor Room

REGISTRATION
Physicians:
$ 329 - Prior to 3/31/03
$ 359 - On-Site (Space Permitting, Please Call First)

Group Practice Discount (includes more than 3 registrants):
$ 299 - Before 3/31/03
$ 329 - On-Site (Space Permitting, Please Call First)

Physician Assistants, CRNA’s, Nurse Practitioners, Residents & Fellows:
$259 - Before 3/31/03
$289 - On-Site (Space Permitting, Please Call First)

Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, lecture handouts and Category 1 CME credits/AANA credits.
Written confirmation will be sent to registrants in the mail.