What do you say to patients about Post Operative Cognitive Decline (POCD)?-Handout

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The 2025 California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) Winter Conference will be held January 20-24, 2025, at the Westin Maui. This live educational event offers up to 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and 21 MOCA 2.0 units, covering a broad range of anesthesiology topics relevant to practicing physicians, including pain management, pediatric anesthesia, regional blocks, obstetric anesthesiology, critical care, and perioperative medicine.<br /><br />The program features daily morning sessions from 7:00 to 12:30 PM, led by expert faculty such as Drs. Antonio Hernandez Conte (Program Chair), Jai Madhok, Ainsley Sutherland, Cesar Padilla, Alyssa Brzenski, Rebecca Johnson, and Jason Cheng. Key subjects include acute pain in the opioid crisis, fluid responsiveness, pediatric non-operating room anesthesia, regional anesthesia techniques, management of hypotensive/cardiac patients, cannabinoid use in perioperative care, vasoplegia mitigation, ERAS protocols, infection control, and wellness culture integration.<br /><br />Several sessions are designated MOCA lectures (marked with an asterisk), supporting Maintenance of Certification requirements. Topics will integrate current evidence and case-based discussions, such as ACLS/ECPR in special circumstances, managing congenital syndromes, trauma care, and high-risk obstetric cases.<br /><br />The conference maintains rigorous conflict of interest mitigation per ACCME guidelines, ensuring unbiased education. The planning committee includes recognized anesthesiology educators committed to advancing continuing medical education for anesthesiologists.<br /><br />Overall, this event provides a comprehensive update on cutting-edge anesthesiology practices, clinical problem-solving, and professional well-being, making it an essential educational meeting for anesthesiologists seeking to enhance clinical skills and maintain certification.

Keywords

California Society of Anesthesiologists

CSA Winter Conference 2025

Westin Maui

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

MOCA 2.0 units

anesthesiology education

pain management

pediatric anesthesia

regional anesthesia

perioperative medicine