Propofol/Ketamine for Moderate Sedation - Dallas, Texas

Goldilocks Anesthesia Technique "Not too much, not too little, just right"

As an increasing number of procedures requiring sedation are done in the outpatient setting, Sedation Consulting·is presenting·this seminar to help physicians and nurses involved in sedation administration to minimize the risks associated with the anesthesia or analgesia being provided for procedural sedation.
This course is designed to introduce non-anesthesiologist providers to techniques to safely incorporate the use of hypnotic agents for procedural sedation for ambulatory surgery and office based practices. Increase patient satisfaction and margin of safety by decreasing the amount of sedatives required and by virtually eliminating post operative nausea and vomiting. Patients are at less risk when recovery time is significantly decreased from hours to minutes.

*With the use of P/K anesthesia technique PONV (post operative nausea and vomiting) is decreased to less than 1% or 0.6% without the use of anti-emetics, 30% less anesthetic is required, outliers are eliminated, patient safety and satisfaction are dramatically improved.

Course Objectives
At completion of this course participants should be able to:
Dispel the myths and misinformation surrounding propofol administration by non-anesthesiologists
Oversee and delegate the sedation administration
Describe the standards and regulations as related to office based anesthesia and analgesia
Describe and utilize the necessary monitoring and emergency equipment required
Describe appropriate monitoring and documentation
Develop acceptable recovery & discharge protocols

Faculty

Dr. Barry Friedberg, a board certified anesthesiologist, recognized as a medical expert in anesthesia by the California Medical Board in addition to the legal profession. His expertise has been lent to a number of peer-reviewed medical journals for review. Dr. Friedberg is also a contributor to the letters to the editor section in several anesthesia and surgery journals. Dr. Friedberg is considered a pioneer in propofol/ketamine or PK anesthesia techniques.

"The practice of medicine requires a lifetime commitment to learning and flexibilty to provide the best care for our patients. Unfortunately, the practice of plastic surgery tends to be inflexible and focused on the use of general anesthesia which in my opinion is more for the surgeon’s convenience rather than the patient’s in many cases. As it has been my focus to perform natural aesthetic procedures which are safe, under local anesthesia with light sedation and with a quicker recovery, Dr. Friedberg’s contribution to my practice through his experience is truly appreciated."

Amiya Prasad MD, Cosmetic Surgeon New York, NY