Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:
1|Discuss the current perioperative challenges in thoracic surgery.
2|Describe the history and evolution of Enhanced Recover After Surgery (ERAS).
3|Discuss the perioperative measures that comprise an ERAS protocol.
4|Explain the role ketamine has in perioperative analgesia.
5|Describe how to perform a Serratus anterior plan block (SAPB).

Presenter(s): 
Michael Chalifoux, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology
Baystate Medical Center
UMass Chan Medical School

 

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Michael Chalifoux, M.D.Speaker/AuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Session date: 
09/11/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00am EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chicopee Agawam Conference Room
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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