TEE Workshops

Introduction to Transesophageal Echocardiography for Noncardiac Surgery Workshop

September 10-11, 2011 • InterContinental Buckhead Hotel • Atlanta, GA

Sponsored by
The American Society of Anesthesiologists

Co-Endorsed by
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists

Take advantage of early bird pricing -- Register by July 25, 2011

Registration Brochure

Download the registration brochure (PDF).

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anesthesiologists interested in learning about perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with the intent of gaining sufficient knowledge and experience to integrate this modality into their clinical practice outside of the cardiac surgical environment. The scope and pace of this course is specifically designed for those with little or no prior TEE or echocardiography experience.

Overview
The curriculum of this introductory TEE course is constructed to start with the most basic concepts of ultrasound imaging, fundamental physics, “knobology,” scan plane TEE probe manipulation and progress to basic hemodynamic analysis. Integrated throughout the program are case examples and discussions relevant to the application of TEE principles to noncardiac surgical case management. Incorporation of hemodynamic data from traditional sources such as a pulmonary artery catheter, cardiac catheterization with TEE images will illustrate the utility of TEE in a variety of settings.

The course is meant to be a first step, an introduction and a cornerstone upon which a novice can progress towards a complete understanding, enabling a participant to feel comfortable and confident about integrating TEE into the anesthetic management of his or her patients.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Describe the basic physics of ultrasound imaging
• Review the operation and optimization of TEE ultrasound machines
• Possess an increased comprehension of cardiac anatomy and blood flow
• Recognize and properly interpret 2-D TEE images of the normal heart
• Detect global and major regional left ventricular dysfunction
• Identify significant aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve pathology
• Assess left and right ventricular filling
• Detect pleural effusions, pericardial effusions and tamponade
• Recognize indications for rescue TEE and how to perform an emergent TEE exam
• Summarize and report TEE findings of a Basic TEE for Noncardiac Surgery

Accreditation/Designation
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Accommodations
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is committed to making its activities accessible to all individuals. If you are in need of a special accommodation, please do not hesitate to submit a description of your needs in writing in order to receive service.

Hotel Rooms
A block of rooms has been reserved at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel at 3315 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia. Room reservations may be made directly with the hotel by calling the Reservations Department at 404-946-9191. To receive the ASA group rate of $159 Single/Double (plus taxes), please mention you are attending the ASA meeting. Reservations will be accepted until August 10, 2011 or until the room block is full, whichever occurs first. The hotel is located approximately 17 miles from the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Registration Information
Click here for a copy of the registration form.