Pacira Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub features on-demand education covering a broad spectrum of topics designed to stimulate conversation and spark novel thinking in health care.
- Michael Y. Wang, MD, FAC
- Mohamad Bydon, MD
- Jeffrey Gadsden, MD, FRCPC, FANZCA
Achieving Optimal Outcomes Through Surgeon and Anesthesia Partnership
- Jeff Gadsden, MD, FRCPC, FANZCA
- Associate Professor, Duke University School of Medicine Chief, Division of Orthopedic, Plastic and Regional Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center
An interactive lecture and demonstration of ESP and PENG block techniques
- Geoffrey D. Bowers, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
- Jeffrey Gonzales, M.D., M.A.
- Kim Duggan, MHA, DSN, RN, CNOR
- Lili Brillstein, MPH
Learning Outcomes/Objectives :
- ERAS protocols and best practices for GYN surgeries in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Critical areas of focus to develop a same day surgery program in GYN
- The payer’s perspective on value based care in women’s health surgeries
- Stephen Garber, MD
- Anethesiologist, Saddleback Memorial Care Laguna Beach, CA
Dr. Stephen Garber discusses implementing a TAP-based regional analgesia program for C-Section pain management at a community hospital.
- Kelly LeBlanc, MD
- Practicing Anesthesiologist, U.S. Anesthesia Partners and Medical Staff President, Houston Methodist Baytown (Greater Houston, TX)
Dr. Kelly LeBlanc discusses leading change and driving quality improvement in her practice and service line and the importance of stakeholder engagement across multiple specialties at Houston Methodist
- Maggie Holtz, MD
- Chief of Regional Anesthesia & Orthopedic Anesthesia, WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, GA
Maggie Holtz, MD discusses the evolution and the role of TAP, QL and ESP blocks for large abdominal procedures.
- Gary Schwartz, MD
- Co-Director Pain Management, Director of Acute Pain Management, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Gary Schwartz, MD discusses implementing a TAP-based regional analgesia program to enable low- or no-opioid C-sections for women in a large metropolitan medical center.
This program features a panel discussion followed by a live-model ultrasound demonstration of the following regional anesthesia techniques which can be utilized for post-surgical analgesia following cardiothoracic surgery: PECS 1&2, Serratus Anterior, Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESP), Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block (PIFB), and Transversus Thoracis Block (TTB).
Jeffrey Gadsden, MD, FRCPC, FANZCA
Chief, Division of Orthopedic, Plastic and Regional Anesthesiology, Duke University
Paul DiGiorgi, MD, Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgical Section, Lee Memorial Health Systems (LMHS), Fort Myers, FL
Margaret Holtz, MD, Chief of Regional Anesthesia & Orthopedic Anesthesia, WellStar Regional Medical Center, Marietta, GA
Loran Mounir Soliman, MD, Director of Acute Pain Management Service, Director of Regional Anesthesia Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Richard Teames, BSN, MD, National Director of Regional Anesthesia Envision and Sheridan Healthcare, Anesthesiology Division & Director of Regional Anesthesia, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
- Jeff Gadsden, MD, FRCPC, FANZCA
- Maggie Holtz, MD
- Gary Schwartz, MD
Regional analgesia has seen many advancements since its introduction. One fascial plane block that is gaining momentum is the ESP block.
- B. Wycke Baker, MD, MHA
- Elizabeth Cherot, MBA, MD, FACOG
- Amber Elliott, PharmD, BCPS
A cross functional panel discusses data, implementation of, and education considerations for EXPAREL.
- Elizabeth Cherot, MBA, MD, FACOG
A review of OB/GYN and Anesthesia pain management protocols as well as the use of EXPAREL and enhanced recovery pathways for patients undergoing C-section.