Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine

2024 Annual Meeting

Sleep is a foundation of health, and the effects of sleep disorders can be broad and significant. The impact of sleep disorders on hospitalized patients and patients receiving anesthesia are complex, and new data continues to emerge about the most effective ways to diagnose and care for patients in the hospital and at home.

Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM)

14th Annual Meeting: “Monitoring the Future of Anesthesia and Sleep: Developments in Technology and Treatment.”

  • October 18, 2024
  • Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, PA
  • #SASM2024

Join us for this high impact meeting with experts discussing topics including post-operative respiratory monitoring, novel methods of delivering PAP therapy, wellness and sleep, and novel medications and their impact on anesthesia. Other topics include surgical evaluation and treatment
of sleep apnea and pediatric sleep apnea. Additionally, we will hear from patient speakers as well as receive updates from SASM leaders related to perioperative care of patients with sleep disorders. Our meeting will also include a hands-on workshop where participants will be able to
speak with experts in sleep medicine and anesthesiology.

This course is designed to be high yield for people working in the fields of anesthesiology, sleep, medicine, perioperative and critical care and inpatient medicine and will be valuable for people at any level of training.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The objective of this meeting is to provide a forum for discussions pertaining to the common grounds between sleep and anesthesia. The goal is to promote excellence in medical care, research and education in anesthesia, sleep medicine and perioperative medicine.

Program Co-Chairs:

  • Dr. Sarah McConville, MD, Oregon Health and Science University - Annual Meeting Program Co-Chair
  • Dr, Vidya Raman, MD, MBA, FASA, FAAP, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Annual Meeting Program Co-Chair
  • Dr. Mandeep Singh, MD, University of Toronto - Annual Meeting Workshop Chair
2024 Syllabus
Dr. Richard Schwab, MD Position

Understanding the Improvements in OSA with Weight Loss Medications

Dr. Robert Mazzola, MD, MSPH, FCCP Position

Home Monitoring of Post-Operative Orthopedic High-Risk Opioid Subjects

Ray Merrell, Project Sleep Position

When Dreams Break Through, Living with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Dr. William Noah Position

New Discoveries in PAP Therapy

Dr. Ankit Parekh, PhD Position

Reimagining Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Apnea Beyond the Apnea-Hypopnea Index

Dr. Juliana Rodin, MD Position

Surgical Selection for Sleep Apnea Patients

Dr. Haleh Saadat, MD, FAAP Position

Eyes Wide Shut: Navigating the Hazards of Sleep Loss in Anesthesiology

Mary Schneider, Project Sleep Position

Rising Voices: Mary’s Narcolepsy Story

Dr. Leah Templeton, MD Position

Pediatric OSA and Anesthesia

Dr. Anu Wadhwa, MD Position

Perioperative considerations in patients on GLP-1 agonists in 2024

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below.

Physicians

Amedco LLC designates this live activity / enduring materials for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

2024 Abstract Winners

First Place

  • Jasper Lee

Recurrent EEG signatures Associated with Pre-Emergent Induction of Anesthesia Dreams Across Three Propofol Protocols

Second Place

  • Abduladem Alshabeb, MD
Safety of Awake Craniotomy for Patients with Obesity: A Case Series

Third Place

  • Enrico Camporesi, MD
Postoperative Hypoxia in Bariatric Surgery Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2024 Award Winners

We proudly recognize this year’s award winners for their outstanding contributions to sleep and anesthesiology medicine:

Dr. M. Melanie Lyons – Service Award

Acknowledging Dr. Lyons for her remarkable dedication and service to our community.

Dr. Krish Ramanchandran – Presidential Award

Honoring Dr. Ramanchandran for his exemplary leadership and advancement of sleep and anesthesiology medicine.

Dr. Peter Gay – Lifetime Achievement Award

Celebrating Dr. Gay’s lifelong dedication and pioneering impact in sleep medicine and patient care.

Thank You to Our 2024 Annual Meeting Sponsors!

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