Preoperative evaluation of the patient for lung surgery.

Dates and Times

Start: 6/11/2025 7:00 AM
End: 6/11/2025 8:00 AM

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:


1. Assess the patient undergoing thoracic non-cardiac surgery and estimate the risks of surgery.
2. Determine what preoperative lung testing is needed and how the results may impact the anesthetic and analgesic management.
3. Outline the latest updates in preoperative testing for thoracic non-cardiac surgery.
4. Select the most appropriate ventilation strategy and airway management for thoracic non cardiac surgery based on preoperative history and lung function.

Speakers

Location

Stony Brook Medicine
HSC Level 3, lecture hall 5
HSC, Level 3. :Lecture Hall 5
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.