Conference

7:00a | Complex Hernia Conference | via Teams

The MaineHealth Comprehensive Hernia Center presents the Complex Hernia Case Conference, a CME Program.  This is open to surgeons and interested parties across the system. The objectives of the conference are to present complex hernia cases, review data to evaluate opportunities for quality improvement projects to ensure excellent patient care and outcomes, create alignment within MaineHealth in the care for hernia patients and improve access to specialty level surgical care for patients throughout the Maine Health system. Each conference will include case discussions, data review and a short educational presentation relating to the care of hernia patients.

8:00a | Morbidity & Mortality | Dana 7 or Zoom

A Case in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Jordan Caffé.

An iliac arteriotomy during IR pigtail placement, Dr. Obieze Nwanna-Nzewunwa.

9:00a | Grand Rounds | Dana 7 or Zoom

TBD, with Dr. Ansar Hassan, Cardiac Surgery.

10:00a | Chair Conference | Dana 7

An hour with guest host Dr. Syed Quadri. We will be discussing a podcast, "Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach," next week but it will also be relevant this week so listen if you have time. 

7:00a | Fluids and Electrolytes | Dana 1

There is a pre-quiz on Canvas. Associated SCORE modules:

• Derangements of electrolytes and acid-base balance

8:00a | Morbidity & Mortality | Dana 7 or Zoom

Colorectal Surgery complication, Dr. Astrid Gleaton

Colorectal Surgery presentation, Dr. M. Parker Roberts

9:00a | Grand Rounds | Dana 7 or Zoom

AI presentations

10:00a | Chair Conference | Dana 7

Cancelled. Admin time.

7:00a | Ventilators and Mechanical Ventilation

Ventilator simulator:

• Open Pediatrics

Associated SCORE modules:

• Ventilatory Support/Management
• Modes of ventilation
• Intubation and initiation of mechanical ventilation
• Evaluation of respiratory status, and need for mechanical ventilation
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation

8:00a | Morbidity & Mortality

A death in the scanner, Dr. Obieze Nwanna-Nzewunwa

A total hepatectomy, Dr. Jack Vernamonti

9:00a | Grand Rounds

A presentation by Dr. Syed Quadri, Thoracic Surgery. 

10:00a | Chair Conference

TBD

8:00a | Melnick!

In lieu of Thursday conference we will enjoy our Fall Melnick Retreat. We will gather at Dr. Whiting's lakeside chalet for a morning of relaxation. Details will be e-mailed.