Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Virtual Clinical Symposium on May 9, 2026. An even bigger thank you to our outstanding speakers for leading us through important topics and thorough discussions.
Next year will mark the 5th anniversary of the program and is planned for Spring 2027. Stay tuned for a save the date and more information.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 9:00 am – 2:25 pm ET
Co-Chairs: Girija P. Rath, MD, DM, Marie Angele Theard, MD, & Ines P. Koerner, MD, PhD
This virtual symposium offers the most current information and cutting-edge updates in neuroanesthesia that are pertinent to all clinical practitioners of perioperative neuroscience. This includes real-world and applicable state-of-the-art presentations, from renowned experts, on neuroanesthesia for neurologically-impaired patients, including cranial, spinal and neurovascular interventions.
The symposium will assist you in:
- The latest practices and evidence in anesthesia for craniotomy procedures. Explore topics such as hemodynamic management, anesthetic approach variations, and optimizing postoperative pain control.
- Gaining valuable updates on managing traumatic brain injury patients, including evidence-based practices and current guidelines. Discover practical recommendations for optimizing patient outcomes.
- Navigating common neurologic emergencies encountered during neurosurgical procedures with a practical approach. Explore strategies for handling intraoperative seizures, malignant cerebral edema, and venous air embolism, ensuring readiness for critical situations.
- Staying abreast of best practices in anesthesia for complex spine surgeries, covering topics such as coagulation and transfusion management, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, and advanced pain management strategies. .
- The latest evidence and recommendations for managing perioperative stroke, gaining valuable insights to optimize patient care.
- Current practices and evidence-based approaches to prevent postoperative delirium through tailored anesthetic techniques. Gain practical recommendations and guidelines for minimizing delirium risk, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Staying updated on anesthesia practices for neuro-interventional radiology procedures, including complications management and adherence to current guidelines.
Agenda
Times in EST
| Welcome Remarks | Drs. Girija Rath, Marie Angele Theard, & Ines Koerner | 9:00 – 9:05 |
| Complex Craniotomy | ||
| The Brain-Heart Axis | Sarah Na, MD | 9:05 – 9:25 |
| VAE: The Sitting Position and Beyond | Jen-Ting “Alan” Yang, MD, MS | 9:25 – 9:45 |
| Posterior Fossa Challenges | Sujoy Banik, MBBS, MD, DM, EDAIC | 9:45 – 10:05 |
| Q&A | 10:05 – 10:20 | |
| Lecture: Neuro-Maintenance | ||
| The Glymphatic System | Nadia Lunardi, MD, PhD | 10:20 – 10:40 |
| Q&A | 10:40 – 10:50 | |
| Break | 10:50 – 11:00 | |
| Precision Spine | ||
| The GA vs. Regional Debate | Shaun Gruenbaum, MD, PhD | 11:00 – 11:20 |
| IONM Troubleshooting | Emmad Kabil, MD | 11:20 – 11:40 |
| The Opioid-Tolerant Patient | Shobana Rajan, MD, FASA | 11:40 – 12:00 |
| Q&A | 12:00 – 12:15 | |
| Lecture: Organ Donation | ||
| The Endocrine Storm | Courtney Gomez, MD | 12:15 – 12:35 |
| Q&A | 12:35 – 12:45 | |
| Break | 12:45 – 13:00 | |
| Lecture: New Frontiers | ||
| Functional Neuromodulation | Siddharth Chavali, MBBS, MD, DM | 13:00 – 13:20 |
| Q&A | 13:20 – 13:30 | |
| Interventional (INR) | ||
| Aneurysm Rupture | Lusine Danakian, MD | 13:30 – 13:50 |
| Stroke: The 2026 Consensus | Matthew Whalin, MD, PhD | 13:50 – 14:10 |
| Q&A | 14:10 – 14:20 | |
| Summary and Closing Remarks | Drs. Girija Rath, Marie Angele Theard, & Ines Koerner | 14:20 – 14:25 |
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits
Jointly provided by the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care. The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Continuing Education
The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.