PGA 60 PGA ARCHIVES
-OPTIONAL SESSIONS-
Listed by day, time, title and Moderator, PGA 60
Problem-Based Learning Discussion Sessions
were held December 8-11, 2006 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel,
New York City.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006
10:00 - 11:15 AM
(1000 - 1115)
PBLD-01
Predicting and Managing Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
David Amar, M.D.
Professor of Anesthesiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Director of Thoracic Anesthesia
Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
PBLD-02
The Pregnant Patient for Non-Obstetric Surgery
Ellen S. Steinberg, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
SUNY-Health Sciences Center at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York
PBLD-03
Operating Room Management
Vinod Malhotra, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Anesthesiology
Clinical Director of Operating Rooms
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York

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Ralph L. Slepian, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Director of Cardiac Anesthesiology
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
PBLD-04
Regional Anesthesia and Anticoagulation
Mitchell H. Marshall, M.D.
Attending Anesthesiologist
Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Institute
New York, New York
PBLD-05
Caring for the Patient With Previous Awareness
Donald M. Mathews, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York
Chief, Ambulatory Anesthesia Services
St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center
New York, New York
PBLD-06
Is Ultrasound Necessary for Regional Anesthesia
Jacques T. Ya Deau, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Attending Anesthesiologist
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York
PBLD-07
What Is My Hope If My Patient Ends Up With P.O.P.E.
(Post Operative Pulmonary Edema)
Aarti Sharma, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Associate Director of Pediatric Anesthesia
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
PBLD-08
Anesthesia for Bariatric Surgery
Ram Roth, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006
3:45 - 5:00 PM
(1545 - 1700)
PBLD-09
Vascular Stenting - Anesthetic Management
Igor Muntyan, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
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Lori A. Rubin, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
PBLD-10
Factor VII: Panacea or Problem
James A. Osorio, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
PBLD-11
Stents, Drains, and Clamps: Demystifying The Anesthetic and Surgical Considerations For Thoraco-Abdominal Aneurysm Repair
Nikolaos J. Skubas, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York, New York
PBLD-12
The Pulmonary Artery Catheter: Part of History Books or the OR? Practical Guidelines for PAC Monitoring in Today’s Practice
Alexander J.C. Mittnacht, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-13
Right Partial Hepatectomy and Hemorrhage
Mosses Bairamian, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology
New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York
PBLD-14
Lung Isolation in the Patient with a Difficult Airway
Guy Salomon, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-15
PACU Problems in the Ambulatory Suite
Dean R. Jones, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
New York, New York
PBLD-16
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Christopher G. Gharibo, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
New York University School of Medicine
Director, Pain Management Center
Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Institute
New York, New York
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2006
3:45 - 5:00 PM
(1545 - 1700)
PBLD-17
Anesthetic Considerations for the Patient with Rheumatologic Disease
Hatim Hyderally, M.B., B.S.

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-18
Spinal Cord Stimulators
Tamer Elbaz, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
New York, New York
PBLD-19
Dealing with the Patient Having Motor Evoked Potential Monitoring
David C. Kramer, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-20
What to Do When Your Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patient Follows You to Court
Daniel M. Gainsburg, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-21
Lumbar Plexus Anesthesia - Better Than Neuraxial Blockade?
Paul Bigeleisen, M.D.

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rochester, New York
PBLD-22
Negotiating Your Way to Keeping Your Practice in the Black
Jung T. Kim, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
Clinical Director of Anesthesia Services
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
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Mrs. Susan Firestone
Departmental Administrator
Department of Anesthesiology
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-23
Severe Sepsis and Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
(ARDS): Issues in Resuscitation and Lung Recruitment
Joseph W. Dooley, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rochester, New York
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Anahita Dabo-Trubelja, M.D.
Assistant Attending in Anesthesiology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
PBLD-24
Jet Ventilation
Tracey Straker, M.D., M.P.H.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, New York
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2006
3:45 - 5:00 PM
(1545 - 1700)
PBLD-25
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Ambulatory Surgery
Farida M.F. Gadalla, M.B., Ch.B.

Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
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Alaeldin A. Darwich, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York, New York
PBLD-26
Chronic Benign Lower Back Pain
Oscar A. Deleon-Casasola, M.D.

Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
University of Buffalo
Chief, Pain Medicine
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, New York
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Rodolfo Gebhardt, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
SUNY-Health Science Center at Buffalo
Staff Anesthesiologist/Pain Physician
Buffalo Veterans Administration Hospital
Buffalo, New York
PBLD-27
Dexmetetomidine for the Difficult Airway
Sanjeev V. Chhangani, M.D., M.B.A., FCCM
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Medical Director
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, New York
PBLD-28
Malignant Hyperthermia
Michael G. Adragna, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
SUNY-Health Science Center at Buffalo
Attending Anesthesiologist
Women's and Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
PBLD-29
The Legality and Ethics of Informed Consent: Who, What, When and How
Francine S. Yudkowitz, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology & Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Anesthesia
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York

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James E. Szalados, M.D., J.D., M.B.A.
Partner, Westside Anesthesia Associates of Rochester, LLP.
Medical Director of Respiratory Care
Attending in Critical Care and Medicine
Unity Health System at Park Ridge Hospital
Rochester, New York
PBLD-30
The Underperforming Attending: Is Termination an Option? Your Legal Rights & Obligations
Kenneth B. Newman, M.D.

Attending Anesthesiologist
Northeastern Anesthesiology
Mount Kisco, New York
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Charles J. Assini, Jr., Esq.
Legal Counsel & Legislative Representative
The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc.
Partner
Higgins, Roberts, Beyerl & Coan
Niskayuna, New York
PBLD-31
Severe Bronchospasm During Laparoscopy
Ian H. Sampson, M.B., B.S.

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-32
Emergency Surgery in the Pregnant Patient with an Unstable Cervical Spine and Open Humerus Fracture
Lisa A. Ross, M.D.

Attending Anesthesiologist
Chief, Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center of New York
Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
New York Medical College
Associate Director of Anesthesia
St. Vincent's Midtown Hospital
New York, New York
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006
3:45 - 5:00 PM
(1545 - 1700)
PBLD-33
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Michael K. Urban, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Attending Anesthesiologist
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York
PBLD-34
Lung Separation and Scoliosis
Gordana Stjepanovic, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-35
A 16 Year Old Non-Cooperative, Autistic Patient for MRI of the Head
Michael Chietero, M.D.

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York

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Eric R. Kelhoffer, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Member
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Assistant Attending Anesthesiologist
Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases
New York, New York
PBLD-36
Depth of Consciousness Monitors and Total Intravenous Anesthesia: A Perfect Marriage?
Richard A. Beers, M.D.

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York
PBLD-37
"SPLAT": Massive Resuscitation for Blunt Trauma
J. David Roccaforte, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
New York University School of Medicine
Co-Director, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Bellevue Hospital
New York, New York
PBLD-38
Dexmetatomidine: A 21st Century Anesthetic
John L. Ard, Jr., M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-39
A Patient With A Ventricular Assist Device
(VAD) For Non-Cardiac Surgery
Marc E. Stone, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
PBLD-40
Lung Protective Ventilation in the Operating Room
Naga Pullakhandam, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York


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