All sessions will be held in Ponce de Leon Ballroom
Friday’s workshop will be held in the Venetian Ballroom
Friday, June 06, 2025
Morning Sessions
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | South Foyer
Registration Open
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Breakfast Lecture
8:10 AM – 8:20 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Greetings from the FSA President, Dr. Asha Padmanabhan
8:20 AM – 9:10 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Obstetric Anesthesia Committee Panel – Battle for the Best Labor Analgesia: The Old Standard (Epidural) vs. The Speedy (Combined Spinal Epidural) vs. The New Kid (Dural Puncture Epidural)
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Hochman-Cohn
Speakers: Dr. Brandon Lopez, Dr. Julie-Ann Thompson, and Dr. Adam Wendling
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Discuss the methods of initiating neuraxial labor analgesia
- Discuss complications associated with neuraxial labor analgesia
- Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of different methods to initiate neuraxial labor analgesia
9:10 AM – 9:45 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Point-of-Care Coagulation Testing for Major Surgery
Moderator: Dr. Yong Peng
Speakers: Dr. Everett Jones and Dr. Yong Peng
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Learners will be able to identify risk factors of coagulopathy during major surgery
- Learners will recognize challenges of coagulation management for patients with certain medical comorbidities that are undergoing major surgery
- Learners will gain knowledge of point-of-care coagulation testing and its application to guide transfusion
- Learners will be introduced to transfusion algorithms and other strategic approaches that are aimed at improving/standardizing clinical practice and patient outcomes
- Learner will be able to discuss the cost-effectiveness of different blood management approaches and the impact of these approaches on hospital resources
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Exhibit Hall / Ponce de Leon 4-6
Coffee Break
10:15 AM – 11:05 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Thinking Outside the Regional (Block) Box: New Blocks, New Service, No Problem
Moderator: Dr. Osama Hafez
Speakers: Dr. Matthew Colontonio, Dr. Roland Rizzi, and Dr. Barys Ihnatsenka
Individual Talks:
Erector Spinae Plane Block – Dr. Roland Rizzi
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Identify the indications for an ESP block
- Perform an ESP block
- Asses contraindications to an ESP block
- Recognize complications of an ESP block
High-Yield Head and Neck Blocks For Everyday Practice – Dr. Barys Ihnatsenka
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Learn about the benefits of these blocks, indications, anatomic landmarks, risks, etc.
- Teach useful but underutilized nerve blocks for common procedures
Growing Your Acute Pain Service: Where Do I Begin? – Dr. Matthew Colontonio
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Deliver a consistent quality of service across your practice
- Increase regional techniques and access to regional anesthetics for patients
- Improve team model and rapport with surgeons and patients
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Sustainability Talks: Strategies to Drive Cost Savings and Promote Sustainability in Your Anesthesia Practice
Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Houseman
Speakers: Dr. Lauren Berkow, Dr. Benjamin Houseman, and Dr. Veronica Zoghbi
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Review best practices for sustainability efforts in anesthesia practice, including those you can implement immediately
- Review materials for educating clinicians and system leaders on the impact of these efforts
- Discuss strategies to partner with pharmacy and other services to track cost savings and promote sustainability wins
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Exhibit Hall / Ponce de Leon 4-6
Lunch
POCUS Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Venetian Ballroom
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop
Additional Registration Fee | Limited Space
Moderators: Dr. Yong G Peng and Dr. Peggy White
Faculty: Dr. Cameron Howard, Dr. Amanda Frantz, Dr. Leshawn Richards, Dr. Brian Osman and, Dr. Robyn Weisman
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Review the specific requirements and pathways for obtaining the ASA diagnostic POCUS certification, outlining the necessary knowledge and skills
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Making Big Career Changes the Right Way: Win-Win Contracts, Locums Pro/Cons, and Knowing When it’s Time to Transition Jobs
Moderator: Dr. Asha Padmanabhan
Speakers: Shena Scott, Judith Semo, Dr. Zachary Deutch and Dr. Keith Jenkins
Individual Talks:
Creating a Win-Win Hospital or ASC Agreement – Judith Semo
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Identify “hot button” issues from facility and anesthesia practice perspectives
- Understand key contractual issues that need to be addressed to ensure the group’s protection
- Learn collaborative and sustainable ways to address these differences
What happens when contracts change hands and the Pros and Cons Locums – Dr. Keith Jenkins
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Identify different types of employment models in anesthesia and their key characteristics
- Understand the financial implications associated with various employment arrangements, including Locums work
- Learn how to navigate Locums contracts and recognize important terms and conditions
- Understand how anesthesia contracts are negotiated, transitioned, and structured to protect provider interests
Knowing When to Say When – the ‘How and Why’ of Transitioning to a New Job – Dr. Zarchary Deutch
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Identify signs that indicate a current working environment may no longer be viable or desirable
- Evaluate alternative employment options and practice settings with a critical and strategic lens
- Recognize common pitfalls and challenges associated with transitioning away from a familiar role into a new or uncertain opportunity
1:55 PM – 2:55 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Clinical Grab-Bag Snap Talks
Moderator: Dr. Imani K. Thornton
Speakers: Dr. Fouad Souki, Dr. Leshawn Richards, Dr. Jonathan Cohen, Dr. Neil Masters
Individual Talks:
Perioperative Concerns in the Patient with History of Alcohol Use – Dr. Fouad Souki
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Formulate personalized anesthetic management plans
- Evaluate patients with a history of unhealthy alcohol use
Preventing Perioperative Infections: Beyond “Cefazolin 2g” – Dr. Leshawn Richards
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Learners will be able to identify sources of infectious risk in the perioperative environment
- Learners will understand the impact of healthcare-associated infections on patient safety
- Learners will apply evidence-based strategies to minimize infection risk during tasks such as airway management, vascular access, drug preparation, and ultrasound use
Improving Safety for Free: Things You Can Begin Tomorrow, In Your Operating Room, That Will Make a Difference – Dr. Jonathan Cohen
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Discuss the role of curiosity in improving patient safety
- Summarize the antecedents of psychological safety in the anesthesia environment
- Identify the essential needs of an anesthesia professional after an adverse event
Anesthetic Considerations for Open Globe Injuries – Dr Neil Masters
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Review of the common mechanisms of injury and prevalence of open globe injuries
- Discuss the role of intraocular pressure in management of open globe injuries
- Review considerations for general anesthetic management of open globe injuries –
LMA vs. ETT, use of neuromuscular blocking agents such as succinylcholine - Review considerations for regional anesthetic management of open globe injuries –
retrobulbar vs. peribulbar vs. sub Tenon’s block and accessory facial nerve block
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Frontiers and Perspectives in Patient Safety
Moderator: Dr. Scott Watkins
Speakers: Dr. Judit Szolnoki, Dr. Jonathan Cohen, and Dr. Anna M Varughese
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Describe several frameworks and approaches to patient safety and their application
to current and future practice - Gain an appreciation of the importance of culture in establishing a safe environment
for patient care and practice improvement - Develop skills to analyze safety and harm events using the lens of Human Factors
Engineering - Understand inequities in patient safety and identify opportunities to improve care
for all patients regardless of race, ethnicity or gender
3:55 PM – 5:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Moderated Abstract Podium Session 1
Led By: Tom Fuhrman and Sherman Turnage
Moderator: Michael Smith
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Exhibit Hall | Ponce de Leon 4-6
Welcome Reception
Abstract Sessions
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Ponce de Leon Foyer
Poster and Digital Poster Abstract Sessions 1
12:00 PM – 12:30 | Ponce de Leon Foyer
Poster and Digital Poster Abstract Sessions 2
Poster Information Coming Soon
3:55 PM – 5:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Moderated Abstract Podium Session 1
Led By: Dr. Tom Fuhrman and Dr. Sherman Turnage
Moderator: Dr. Michael Smith
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Morning Sessions
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | South Foyer
Registration Open
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
State of the Society: ASA President Update
Speaker: Dr. Donald E. Arnold
9:05 AM – 9:35 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
From the Summit to the OR: Applying Lessons from Mountain Rescue to Anesthesiology
Moderator: Dr. Chris Giordano
Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Brainerd
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Discuss anesthesiology as a field of risk identification and mitigation
- Describe three human behaviors affecting critical decision making
- Identify critical features of the stress continuum for individuals and for teams
9:35 AM – 10:05 AM | Exhibit Hall / Ponce de Leon 4-6
Break
10:05 AM – 10:55 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Quality Improvement: Strategies for Moving from Identification to Implementation
Moderator: Dr. Anna Shapiro
Speakers: Dr. Michelle Fletcher, Michelande Ridore, and Dr. Paloma Toledo
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Identify the key elements of an effective SMART aim statement
- Identify three kinds of measures: process measures, outcome measures, and balancing measures
- Understand how data can be visualized in quality improvement
- Describe how interventions were selected for each of QI examples given
11:00 AM – 11:35 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Pediatric Anesthesia Committee Panel: Family-Centered Care in Anesthesia – Is Parental Presence During Induction of Anesthesia the Answer? A Pro/Con Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Rosalie Tassone
Speakers: Dr. Carmen Manresa and Dr. Luis I. Rodriguez
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Describe the importance of perioperative anxiety in the pediatric population and the different therapies available to decrease its impact during induction of anesthesia
- Discuss the potential risks or benefits of parental presence during induction of anesthesia in the operating room
- Recognize the importance of adequate screening for parental and child preoperative anxiety levels and the impact during induction of anesthesia
- Analyze the impact parental presence in the operating room has on Hospital/Care satisfaction surveys, and recognize the potential impact these have on hospital funding
11:40 AM – 12:05 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Surgical Tourism and Anesthetic Principles
Moderator: Dr. Cindy Yeoh
Speaker: Dr. Felipe Urdaneta
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- After this session, Participants will be able to recognize the significance of surgical tourism and identify its ethical implications within the broader healthcare context.
- Participants will understand the factors driving surgical tourism and argue its risks, benefits, and impact on healthcare systems.
- Explore collaborative solutions between medical associations and healthcare stakeholders to address surgical tourism’s ethical and logistical challenges.
- Participants will understand the importance of integrating surgical tourism into medical school curricula and as a core subject in national and international medical conferences, promoting future healthcare professionals in a wider medical environment practice.
12:05 PM – 1:05 PM | Ponce de Leon 4-6
Lunch
12:05 PM – 1:05 PM | Venetian
Women’s Lunch
(RSVP Needed)
Afternoon Sessions
1:05 PM – 1:55 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Committee on Professional Diversity Panel: Disparities in Anesthesia Care and our Roles as Anesthesiologists
Moderator: Dr. Rosemarie Garcia-Getting
Speakers: Dr. Nahida Chaktoura, Dr. Anastasia Jones, Dr. Sonia Deshmukh Mehta and Dr. Paloma Toledo
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- To outline differences in rates regional anesthesia associated with race and ethnicity
- To describe factors contributing to the differences in rates of regional anesthesia
- To identify association between socioeconomic status and perioperative outcomes in the pediatric population
- To understand the role of systems-based interventions on improving patient outcomes
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Cardiovascular Topics for Every Anesthesiologist
Moderator: Dr. Mo Azam
Speakers: Dr. Hong Liang, Dr. Yong G. Peng, and Dr. Michael Smith
Individual Talks:
Is your Heart Failure Patient Fluid Overloaded? Ask the CRT-Ds! – Dr. Hong Liang
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Learners will understand how the fluid status monitoring system functions.
- Learners will be able to identify the steps to retrieve and interpret an fluid status report.
- Learners will evaluate how fluid status data can guide clinical decision-making.
Atrial Fibrillation: An Old Clinical Dilemma and the Pursuit for Innovative Interventions – Dr. Yong G. Peng
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Define pathophysiological impact of atrial fibrillation
- Identify the clinical dilemma and perioperative challenges
- Review innovative treatment options and potential clinical obstacles
ACE Inhibitors- To Hold or Not to Hold? – Dr. Michael Smith
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Identify the risks and benefits to perioperative continuation of ACE inhibitors
- Review the literature available to guide management
- Appraise the recommendations of current guidelines in the setting of newly released evidence
2:55 PM – 4:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Moderated Abstract Podium Session 2
Led by: Dr. Tom Fuhrman and Dr. Sherman Turnage
Moderator: Dr. Michael Smith
4:00 PM – 4:35 PM | Ponce de Leon 4-6
Break
4:35 PM – 5:45 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Florida Anesthesia Resident Jeopardy Competition
Moderator: Dr. Mariah Gosling
Speaker: Dr. Albert J. Varon
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:
- Assess knowledge on various anesthesia topics in a competitive team setting
- Identify gaps on current state of basic anesthesiology knowledge
- Utilize enhanced knowledge in clinical practice
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM | Venetian
Networking Happy Hour
Abstracts Sessions
9:35 AM – 10:05 AM | Ponce de Leon Foyer
Poster and Digital Poster Abstract Sessions 3
12:20 PM – 12:50 PM | South Foyer
Poster and Digital Poster Abstract Sessions 4
2:55 PM – 4:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Moderated Abstract Podium Session 2
Led by: Dr. Tom Fuhrman and Dr. Sherman Turnage
Moderated: Dr. Michael Smith
Pickleball Tournament
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakers Pickleball Court
Pickleball Tournament
Led By: Dr. Jeffrey Huang
Player Interest Form
Space is limited. Meeting registrants only.
Questions: Registration@FSAHQ.org