Anesthesia Assistants Review Course Day 2 of 2

A02 - Anesthesia Assistants Review Course

Saturday, December 4, 2021

7:45am – 1:00pm CST

Location: Chicago Ballroom 8-10, Sheraton Grand Chicago

Speaker(s)

Alexander Smith, DMD

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
WK Smith & JA Smith PA
Bel Air, Maryland

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Larry E. Stigall, DDS

Private practice
AAOMS
Boone, South Carolina

Disclosure: Disclosure information not submitted.
Donald P. Lewis, Jr., DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Ohio's Center for Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery
Highland Heights, Ohio

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The Anesthesia Assistants Review Course (AARC) is a continuing education course designed for professional staff development to improve anesthesia knowledge and skills. The course is open to oral and maxillofacial surgery assistants and dental assistants employed by dental professionals with valid anesthesia permits. This intensive review course focuses on principles of anesthesia learned through structured training as well as the latest innovations and methods of anesthesia administration, monitoring and emergency management. Participants also will expand their knowledge of basic sciences, patient evaluation and preparation, anesthetic drugs and techniques as well as emergency procedures to achieve better patient care. Developed by AAOMS, this course is taught by AAOMS fellows and members.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

Describe the concepts of medical evaluation of patients for anesthesia.
Discuss the mechanical and pharmacological aspects of outpatient anesthesia.
Explain the methods of patient monitoring and management of medical emergencies.