American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine February 2018 - 7

educational sessions. One such
session is "Enhanced Recovery for
Total Knee Arthroplasty: A 360°
Roundtable Discussion."
Knee arthroplasty procedures in
the United States are expected to
exceed 3 million by the end of 2030.
It will be one of the most-commonly
performed procedures in the United
States and beyond. It is also one
of the most painful procedures
Gregory A. Liguori, MD
currently being performed. A few
Director, Department of
years ago, patients could expect
Anesthesiology
a long hospitalization followed by
Anesthesiologist-in-Chief
a grueling recovery period. Today,
Hospital for Special Surgery
expectations for patients and their
Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology
physicians are much different.
Weill Cornell Medical College
Length of stay for most patients is
New York, New York
less than 2 to 3 days, with many
centers performing the procedures
on an ambulatory basis. Surgical techniques, tourniquet times, and
hemostasis strategies are much improved. Finally, anesthetic and
analgesic options not only speed recovery and reduce pain but also
contribute to improved long-term outcomes.
In "Enhanced Recovery for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A 360°
Roundtable Discussion," the perspectives of each participant in
this operation will be explored. Why do patients choose to have
knee replacement surgery? What are patients' expectations for
the perioperative period and for the rehabilitation? Are patients
adequately informed about what to expect? Do the surgeons'
and anesthesiologists' perceptions of the perioperative course
match the patients' actual experience? How do prehabilitation,
physical therapy, and the home situation influence outcomes?
What are surgeons' views of regional anesthesia and various
analgesic techniques? What are the most important surgical
variables for a successful knee replacement? What complications
(eg, prolonged pain and stiffness) keep surgeons awake at
night? Do anesthesiologists understand their patients' concerns
about regional versus general anesthesia? What are the optimal
regional techniques? How can anesthesiologists add value to knee
arthroplasty during the perioperative period and beyond? Finally,
is it safe to perform a knee arthroplasty on an ambulatory basis?
If so, what is the advantage for the patients? What are the surgical
concerns and considerations? How can the anesthesiologist
facilitate safe discharge?
These are some of the topics that will be covered in an informal
conversation among the experts during this session. We look
forward to your attendance and participation in this novel
educational session.

"HOW I DO IT" SESSIONS
The 2018 World Congress on
Regional Anesthesia and Pain
Medicine will afford exceptional
opportunities to learn and refine
state-of-the-art regional anesthesia
techniques directly from the
world's experts. The two scheduled
interactive video sessions on "How
I Do It: Tips," for example, are
specially designed to share regional
anesthesia pearls in a format that is:
Brian Harrington, MD
* Audience-driven: Short videos
Physician
will be shown that have been
Billings Clinic Hospital
submitted by anesthesiologists in
Billings, Montana
attendance at the meeting. See
instructions for video submissions
at https://www.asra.com/page/1532/call-for-videos
* Loose and interactive: Although the videos are educational
and often entertaining, their primary purpose is to prompt a
professional dialogue with the audience.
* Current and authoritative: A dynamic panel has been assembled
for each session, with topics from several expert perspectives.
* Fast-paced and engaging: Topics will shift frequently because
each video newly sets the stage for a fresh discussion.

One interactive session will be dedicated to peripheral nerve and
intramuscular plane blocks and another to paravertebral and
neuraxial blocks. Come to New York and be a part of this unique
educational experience!
CONTENT FOR CHRONIC PAIN SPECIALISTS
Why should you come to New
York City in the spring if you are
a chronic pain specialist? The
answer is to receive current,
advanced, and comprehensive
education for interventional
and noninterventional pain
management care. Traditionally,
the spring ASRA meetings focus on
acute and regional anesthesia. For
the World Congress on Regional
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine,
David Provenzano, MD
national and international teachers
President
will provide significant didactic
Pain
Diagnostics
and
and workshop content on the
Interventional
Care
management of chronic pain.

Sewickley, Pennsylvania

The workshop offerings will cover all
aspects of interventional care, including ultrasound-guided pain blocks,

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2018

7
https://www.asra.com/page/1532/call-for-videos
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine February 2018
