About the Event
In this installment of Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, Ethan Tabibian, M.D., presents “Neurosurgical Care for the Elderly Patient: An Evolving Framework.” Tabibian is an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Dell Medical School.
Email Matthew Philbrook for the Zoom information.
Objectives
By the end of this presentation, the audience participant should be able to:
- Discuss concepts regarding aging, frailty, physiologic and neurological reserve and how they apply to neurosurgical decision making in the geriatric population.
- Define perioperative challenges unique to geriatric patients.
- Outline protocols that can reduce length of stay, preserve independence and improve outcomes in elderly patients following neurosurgical procedures.
- Discuss the management of common neurosurgical problems afflicting the geriatric population.
Target Audience
- Primary: Neurosurgeons, neurologist and other medical specialties
- Secondary: Nursing staff, residents, students and allied health professions
Attributes/Competencies
This activity has been designed to promote some of the following desired physician attributes and competencies:
- ACGME: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Systems-based Practice
- IOM: Provide patient-centered care, Work in interdisciplinary teams, Employ evidence-based practice, Apply quality improvement, Utilize informatics
- IECC: Values/Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles/Responsibility, Interprofessional Communication, Teams and Teamwork
Speaker Disclosure
Ethan Tabibian, M.D., speaker for this educational activity, has no relevant relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Planner Disclosure
Nicholas Barbaro, M.D., and Matthew Philbrook, planners of this educational activity, have no relevant relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
The CME Advisory Committee, reviewers of this educational activity, have no relevant relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.