Ask the Expert: Issues in Managing Postoperative Complications Related to Anesthesia

Please read the following information about this continuing pharmacy education (CPE) activity before accessing the presentation using link located at the bottom of this page.

Accreditation for Pharmacists

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity provides 1 hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education credit (ACPE activity 0204-0000-13-413-L01-P).

Methods and Format

This is a live web-based activity consisting of audio, presentation slides, and an activity evaluation tool. Participants must participate in the entire presentation and complete the course evaluation to receive continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants may print their official statements of continuing pharmacy education credit immediately following the activity. This activity is provided free of charge. View full CE processing instructions.

Target Audience

This continuing pharmacy education activity was planned to meet the needs of pharmacists in a variety of practice settings, including large and small health systems, managed-care organizations, and academia. This activity is particularly beneficial for pharmacists, clinical specialists, managers, leaders, and educators who are interested in current issues related to managing postoperative complications related to anesthesia.

Webinar Overview

Whether anesthetic drugs are administered in the hospital setting or in an ambulatory surgery center, pharmacists should be aware of the risks in order to assist in anesthesia drug-related complications. This activity will focus on current issues related to managing postoperative complications related to anesthesia.

The content for this live webinar is based on questions raised by participants in a recent educational symposium on this topic. Time for questions and answers from the webinar audience will be provided at the end of the presentation.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this knowledge-based educational activity, participants should be able to

1. Discuss pharmacologic strategies for managing postoperative complications related to anesthesia drugs.
2. Describe common anesthesia related complications.

Faculty

• Tricia Meyer, Pharm.D., M.S., FASHP
• Associate Vice President, Department of Pharmacy
• Scott & White Healthcare
• Temple, Texas
• Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
• The Texas A&M Health Science Center - College of Medicine
• Temple, Texas

Frequently Asked Questions for Webinars

What is a live webinar?

A live webinar brings the presentation to you – at your work place, in your home, through a staff in-service program. You listen to the speaker presentation in “real time” as you watch the slides on the screen. You will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions at the end of the program. Please join the conference at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time for important announcements.

How do I process my Continuing Education (CE) credit?

Continuing pharmacy education for this activity will be processed on ASHP’s new eLearning system and reported directly to CPE Monitor. After completion of the live webinar, you will process your CPE and print your statement of credit online at http://elearning.ashp.org/my-activities. To process your CPE, you will need the enrollment code that will be announced at the end of the webinar.

View full CE processing instructions

What if I would like to arrange for my colleagues to participate in this webinar as a group?

One person serving as the group coordinator should register for the webinar. That group coordinator will receive an e-mail confirmation with instructions for joining the webinar. A few minutes before the webinar begins, the group coordinator should launch the webinar link. Once the webinar has been activated, the coordinator will have the option to open the audio via VoIP (Voice Over IP) on the webinar toolbar or use a touch tone phone with the provided dial-in information. At the conclusion of the activity, the group coordinator will complete a brief online evaluation and report the number of participants at that site. Each participant will process his or her individual continuing education statement online.

What do I need in order to participate in the webinar?

1. Computer with internet access and basic system requirements. When you register, the webinar system will assess your system to ensure compatibility.
2. Telephone to dial the toll-free number and listen to the presentation (if you choose not to use Voice Over IP [VoIP] via your computer).

Webinar System Requirements

Be sure to view the webinar system requirements for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android prior to the activity.