Course Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Apply a systematic approach to guide preoperative assessment
• Recommend appropriate perioperative cardiac testing using the current ACC / AHA guidelines
• Manage anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents in the perioperative setting
• Assess risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications and recommend measures most effective in reducing perioperative pulmonary risk
• Select appropriate prophylactic regimens for deep venous thrombosis in the perioperative setting based on patient risk and current guidelines
• Recommend appropriate continuation and discontinuation of medications and nutraceuticals in the perioperative period
• Manage common co-morbid diseases throughout the perioperative period
• Identify and treat common postoperative complications
• Determine pain management strategies in a variety of clinical situations in the postoperative period
• Demonstrate an understanding of predisposing and precipitating factors of postoperative delirium and to recommend approaches to screening, prevention strategies and treatment
• Assess a patient with postoperative fever
• Manage obstructive sleep apnea in the perioperative setting
• Manage patients with chronic kidney disease in the perioperative setting, including preoperative assessment and management of postoperative complications

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.  Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.