ACE-CAA

ACE content curated for certified anesthesiologist assistants 

Content from ASA’s popular ACE program has been carefully curated to represent a wide array of subjects relevant to certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs), including pediatrics, geriatrics, cardiology, obstetrics, pharmacology and critical care. Test your knowledge of anesthesia fundamentals with 135 questions accompanied by concise explanations and a variety of helpful images and tables.

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ACE-CAA answers questions such as: 

• How can gabapentinoids reduce opioid requirements in surgical patients?
• What disease states and equipment issues can be identified on a capnogram?
• Which preoperative activities are most likely to inhibit gastric emptying?
• What are the potential consequences when metabolic alkalosis occurs perioperatively?

Available on the web and the ASA^® My Learning app, ACE-CAA is a convenient way for CAAs to earn 40 continuing education credits.

Test your knowledge with a sample question!

A patient presents to the emergency department with newly diagnosed type A aortic dissection. You prepare to take the patient to the operating room emergently. The patient is hypertensive in the emergency department with a blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg and a heart rate of 90 beats/min. Which of the following is MOST appropriate to administer before taking the patient to the operating room?

A. β Blocker
B. Corticosteroid
C. Diuretic

Learn the Answer

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

The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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