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Anesthesia Grand Rounds Spotlight: “Intraoperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Devices”

Maurizio Bottiroli, MD

Sankalp Sehgal, MD

Jamel Ortoleva, MD

Nadav Levy, MD

We are excited to announce that the Center for Education Research, Technology and Innovation held its second ‘Education of Educators’ program on September 18, 2024 . This workshop on “Intraoperative Management of the Patients with Cardiac Devices” was aimed at enhancing the practical knowledge of anaesthesiologists and medical staff in the perioperative management of cardiac devices such as temporary pacemakers.

Drs. Maurizio Bottiroli, Sankalp Sehgal, Jamel Ortoleva, and Nadav Levy conducted the hands-on workshop with stations designed to simulate real-world challenges to give participants the opportunity to manage complex cardiac devices in a controlled environment . The interactive workshop began with an introductory session led by Dr. Maurizio Bottiroli, followed by a series of highly engaging and informative teaching sessions . Hands-on simulations were a central feature of the day, allowing participants to engage with temporary pacemakers in real-time scenarios . This practical experience was complemented by interactive digital quizzes to test the fellows’ knowledge in real-time, ensuring that core concepts were understood. One such quiz focused specifically on the management of temporary pacemakers, providing immediate feedback and learning opportunities . The focus on real-time assessments, with interactive tools such as quizzes, tutorials, and practical simulations, created a dynamic and immersive learning environment . The faculty members fostered not only technical skill development but also critical thinking, encouraging attendees to reflect on the complex challenges they face in the operating room when managing patients with advanced cardiac devices . This Grand Rounds workshop offered a valuable learning experience, building confidence in the perioperative management of patients with temporary pacemakers, ensuring that BIDMC anesthesia fellows are well-prepared to handle these complex cases in their clinical practice . This workshop was a vital part of the Grand Rounds program, ensuring the ongoing professional development of physicians who handle the complexities of cardiac device management in high-stakes surgical settings.

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