Event Description
Topic
Optical Brain Imaging Studies for Monitoring Hemodynamic Changes During General Anesthesia and Sedation
Presented By
Kurtulus Izzetoglu, PhD, associate professor, Drexel University
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, participants should:
- Be familiar with underlying physiological and physical principles of optical brain imaging, namely functional near
infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in clinical settings
- Understand the use of biomarkers, measured via fNIRS, in monitor of anesthetic states during general anesthesia and sedation
Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children
Continuing Medical Education Credits
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational
activity.
Disclosure
Speakers and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing medical
education activities sponsored by St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children are expected to disclose to the
audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships
related to the content of their presentation(s). Speaker, all planners and moderators have nothing to disclose for this live event. |
