1. Basic Topics
Gain a comprehensive, Consultant-level mastery of the Basic Topics through our problems-based lecture series that's accurate, up-to-date, and easy to understand. Sessions available as recordings.
Ideal for the In-Training Exam.
Ideal for the In-Training Exam.
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Surface Anatomy Neck: Cricothyroid Membrane, Internal and External Jugular Veins,...
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Mechanics, Gases Pressure Measurement of Gases, Liquids Transducers, Regulators,...
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Mathematics Basics: Logarithms, Graph of Simple Equations, Exponents, Analysis of...
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Pharmacologic Principles Pharmacokinetics, -dynamics, Protein Binding, Partition...
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Patient Evaluation, Preop Preparation Physical Examination (Including Airway) ASA...
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Regional Anesthesia Spinal, Epidural, Caudal, Combined Spinal/Epidural: Indications,...
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Etiology, Prevention, Treatment Trauma to Upper Airway, Larynx, Trachea, and Esophagus,...
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Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems Brain: Cerebral Cortex, Functional Organization,...
2. Advanced Topics
Learn clinical pearls and Advanced Topics and through our dynamic, online problem-based discussion on Perioperative Medicine. The best way to pass is still to understand. Sessions available as recording.
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Monitors: Vascular Pressures (Arterial [Invasive/Noninvasive Differences], Central...
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Genetic Factors in Drug Dose-Response Relationships Addiction: Physiology and Pharmacology,...
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Regional Anesthesia Peripheral and Autonomic Nerve Blocks: Indications, Contraindications,...
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Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems Physiology: Metabolism (Substrates, Aerobic...
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Cardiovascular System Normal Anatomy of Heart and Major Vessels: Echocardiography...
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Painful Disease States Pathophysiology: Acute Pain, Cancer-Related Pain, Chronic...
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Organ Donors: Pathophysiology, Management ECT Radiologic Procedures: CT Scan, MRI-Anesthetic...
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Professionalism, Credentialing, Licensure Ethics, Advance Directives/DNR Orders,...
Anesthesia Potpourri 1
RECORDINGS AVAILABLE!
Read through Miller, Barash, Stoelting, and M&M, but still getting questions wrong?
Here’s you chance to learn about all those key words not explicitly mentioned on the ABA Content Outline.
Schedule
| Session 1 | Hypoglycemia, Perioperative MI, Contrast Induced Nephrotoxicity, Acute Mountain Sickness, etc. |
| Session 2 | Pain after TKR, CPB Prime Additives, ABG Temperature Effect, Spinal Anesthesia Contraindications/Level/Backache, etc. |
| Session 3 | Blood Brain Barrier Fluid Transfer, Catheter-Related Sepsis, Resuscitation Fluid, Weaning from Ventilator, etc. |
| Session 4 | Retro vs Periobulbar Block, LE Fracture: Tourniquet Management, Anticoagulant Effects on PT/PTT, etc. |
| Session 5 | Barbituates Pharmacokinetics in the Elderly, ECT Anesthetic Drug Selection, Tumescent Liposuction: Complications, etc. |
| Session 6 | Office-Based Anesthesia Requirements, Pediatric ETT size, Emergence Delirium in Children, Neonatal Myasthenia Gravis, etc. |
| Session 7 | Geriatrics, Volume Status Monitoring, CO2 Rebreathing Circle System, Turbulent Gas Flow, t-Test Indications, etc. |
| Session 8 | Difficult Airway Althorithm, Colloid Administration Complications, POCD Predictors, Bariatric Surgery Complications, etc. |
| Session 9 | Fibromyalgia Tender Point, Neonatal Cyanosis, Fontan Single Ventricle Physiology, Goal-Directed Therapy: Sepsis, etc. |
| Session 10 | Laser-Resistant ETT, Needle Stick Post Exposure Prophylaxis, Mg Toxicity, Pediatric Sedation: AW Management, etc. |
| Session 11 | Retinal Detachment: Gas Bubble, Jet Ventilation Complications, Tourniquet Metabolic Effects, Amiodarone Toxicity, etc. |
| Session 12 | Cardiomyopathy, Dexmedetomidine CNS Effets, Digoxin Toxicity, Hepatic Arterial Buffer Response, HPV Inhibition, etc. |
| Session 13 | HPV Inhibition by Drugs, Laryngoscopic View grading, Liver Transplant Etiology, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, etc. |
| Session 14 | Pons Injury, Minimally Invasive CABG: OLV, Causes of Fade, Vasopressin Secretion, Vasopressin in Acidosis, etc. |
| Session 15 | Donor Hepatectomy: INR Elevation Management, Multivariate Regression, Valve Gradient: Effect of CO, etc. |
| Session 16 | TRALI Mechanisms, Rhabdomyolysis vs Hemolysis, Gullain Barre: Resp Effects, Sarin Exposure, Exercise-Induced Hypoxia, etc. |
| Session 17 | Treatment Uremia-Induced Bleeding, Hyperphosphatemia Effects, Abciximab Mechanisms, Phase 2 Block, etc. |
| Session 18 | Sevo in Iso Vaporizer, Link=25 Anesthesia Machine, TPN: Excessive Calories, DDx Shock After Trauma, etc. |
| Session 19 | CNS Effects of Bicarbonate, Boyles Law: Ideal Gas, Cleft Lip Repair: Postop Analgesia, Static PV Curve: Hysteresis, etc. |
| Session 20 | Thoracic Epidural Effets, Accurate Measurement of PCWP, Primary Polycythemia, AED Function, Ranitidine Effects, etc. |
| Session 21 | Disclosure to Reasonable Person, PSV Trigger, Pseudoaddiction vs Addiction, Clostridium Difficile Infection, etc. |
| Session 22 | Spinal Dysraphism, Remifentanil Infant vs Adult, Electrical Safety Microshock, NO Toxicity, Medicare Billing, etc. |
| Session 23 | Subarachnoid Bleed: ECG Effect, Principles of B-Mode Echo, Effects of Bleomycin, Flumazenil Half-Life, etc |
| Session 24 | Mechanism Acetaminophen, Newborn Hematologic Values, Succinylcholine Bradycardia, Hyperaldosteronism Rx, etc. |
| Session 25 | Ammnonia CNS signs, Safety Practice and Fatigue, Causes of Error in ABG, Type 1 von Willebrand Dz: Rx, etc. |
How to Sign Up
Choose from: (1) Basic Topics, (2) Advanced Topics, or (3) Anesthesia Potpourri.
All session are based on the ASA Content Outline and available for view 24-7.
All session are based on the ASA Content Outline and available for view 24-7.
(1) BASIC TOPICS
28 recorded lectures on complex Basic Topics that everyone can easily understand and remember.
$495 per Individual, $295 per Individual w/Group Discount.
(2) ADVANCED TOPICS
28 recorded lectures on Advanced Topics relevant to Board preparation as well as everyday patient care.
$495 per Individual, $295 per Individual w/Group Discount.
(3) ANESTHESIA POTPOURRI 1 & 2
A compendium of high-yield questions, Anesthesia Potpourri will boost your understanding of difficult anesthesia concepts.
$495 per Individual, $295 per Individual w/Group Discount.
MOCK ORALS FOR RESIDENTS
MORE
Mock Orals for Residents (MORE) is the first program that gives residents the unique opportunity to take oral exams as part of a structure oral board review course designed specifically for residents. More than just getting a head start on the oral exam, MORE introduces the essential attributes of a Perioperative Consultant during training, the ideal time to develop critical thinking, clinical flexibility, and effective communication. A extremely useful supplement written boards study and welcome break from the drudgery of Q-banks!
| 1 Onsite Seminar | Given at a major city or, by special arrangement, at your institution |
| 3 Mock Oral Exam | Given by phone or webcam, given by Dr, Ho or one of his experienced examiners |
| 6 Online Webinars | Given over the first 5 months of 2020 |
Statistics 101
Statistics 101
Statistics 101 is now available as a free 3-part online webinar. This problems-based format provides an understanding of basic statistical concepts as they relate to the BASIC/ADVANCED exams. Just call for free online access.
| 1 | Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distributions, Normal/Gaussian Distributions, Types of Data, Odds Ratio, Relative Risk, Absolute/Relative Risk Reduction, NNT, Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard Deviation, Standard Error. |
| 2 | Inferential Statistics, Hypothesis Testing, Confidence Intervals, Precision, Accuracy, Case-Control, Types of Studies (Cross-Sectional, Cohort, Randomized Control), Statistical Testing (Chi-square, Student’s-t, Mann-Whitney, ANOVA, Linear Regression). |
| 3 | Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, Alpha, Beta, Power, Rule of 3s, Bias, Receiver Operator Curve, Bland-Altman Analysis. |
The Essential Written Board Review has been used by the following programs (and that was only our first year)
