Texas Society of Anesthesiology (TSA) 2015 Annual Meeting

The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice and must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but of all additional related disciplines which may impact it. The anesthesiologist must serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery, and serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provider. The anesthesiologist must maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care. As more surgical procedures are performed outside the operating room, anesthesiologists must be familiar with the various clinical settings and medical emergencies he/she may be confronted. Anesthesiologists must consistently update their knowledge level and skills.

The Texas Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s )TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.