Conference Full Schedule

Opening Statements and Welcome

Trey Roundtree APRNA, CRNA - OANA President

From ISIS to Ebola: Experiences and Lessons Learned From Being in Over My Head in Medical Missions - Eric Kramer, DNAP, CRNA, FNP-C

The learner will be able to:

• • Describe methods of anesthesia and medical care in austere locations.
  • Explain the challenges and pitfalls of doing medical missions in remote locations.
  • List the useful equipment and skills for austere medical missions.
  • List and describe experiences on the mission field to gain an understanding of different opportunities around the world.

AANA Update - Stacy Yancey, MSNA, CRNA

The learner will be able to:

• • Describe trends in AANA membership demographics, education, employment, and public relations.
  • List the factors driving our national scope of activities.
  • Explain the initiatives regarding CRNA Wellness, PAC, and research.

OANA History - Victory Long, CRNA

The learner will be able to:

• Explain the inception of the OANA and name the founders.
• State and describe three pivotal moments in OANA history.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Off-Site Anesthesia - Rebecca Sullivan, DNAP, CRNA

The learner will be able to:

• • Explain the responsibility for standardization of anesthetic location.
  • List the specific needs of off-site locations relating to anesthesia care.
  • Explain the necessity of preparedness of anesthesia providers for administration in remote locations.

Lunch - OANA Update and Business Meeting - OANA President, Trey Roundtree, CRNA

3D Printing - Eric Kramer, DNAP, CRNA, FNP-C

The learner will be able to:

• •Explain the implementation and use of the 3d printed AirAngel 3d printed video laryngoscope.

CHATGPT and Education: Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Human Intelligence? - Joshua Olson, DNP, CRNA

The learner will be able to:

• • Describe the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in CRNA education, including its role in enhancing didactic learning, clinical decision-making, and simulation training.
  • Analyze current gaps and challenges in integrating AI into CRNA education and identify strategies to overcome these barriers while ensuring equitable access and maintaining educational quality.
  • Evaluate the impact of AI-based tools on the learning outcomes and professional development of CRNAs through case studies, research findings, and practical examples from your work.

4:00-5:00 p.m.

*Neuromuscular Blockers and Reversal  - Rebecca Sullivan, DNAP, CRNA

The learner will be able to:

• • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular junction.
  • Describe the mechanism of action of neuromuscular blocking drugs on the muscle end plate.
  • Describe the physiology and anesthetic management techniques for neuromuscular disorders.
  • Define "adequate recovery" regarding neuromuscular blocking drug reversal.

7:00-10:30 p.m.

OANA's 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception/Dinner/Dance

Attire: Formal
(A separate registration is required to attend.)

Point of Care Ultrasound Update 2025: Going Beyond Regional Anesthesia - Eric Kramer DNAP, CRNA, FNP-C

The learner will be able to:

• • Describe the basic ultrasound diagnostic techniques to evaluate patients in the perioperative setting.
  • Describe how to apply ultrasound diagnostic findings to a clinical situation, to guide care or therapy.
  • State and describe the trends in POCUS practice in anesthesia around the world.

ECG Interpretation - Joshua Olson, DNP, CRNA

The learner will be able to:

• • Identify the key components of a standard 5-lead ECG, including waveforms, intervals, and segments, and their physiological significance.
  • Interpret common ECG findings, such as sinus rhythms, atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, and myocardial ischemia, using a systematic approach.
  • Apply basic ECG interpretation skills to recognize potentially life-threatening arrhythmias and initiate appropriate clinical responses.

*Local Anesthetics and LAST Syndrome - Rebecca Sullivan, DNAP, CRNA

The learner will be able to:

• • Describe the mechanism and termination of action of local anesthetics.
  • Differentiate between different types of local anesthetics.
  • Explain the dosage limitations for local anesthetics.
  • List the allergic potential of local anesthetics.
  • Define LAST syndrome causes and treatments.

Noon-1:00 p.m. 

*Opioid Sparing Anesthetic Techniques - Rebecca Sullivan, DNAP, CRNA

• • Explain the current state of opioid misuse and abuse in the US.
  • Describe the negative aspects of an opioid anesthetic.
  • Recognize and describe the adjunct medication method of action, dosing, and benefits in the provision of opioid-minimizing and opioid-sparing anesthetics.

Closing Remarks 

       Trey Roundtree, CRNA, OANA President

Twenty poster sessions will be presented Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. 

Mark your calendars for the OANA Fall Conference 
September 12-14, 2025
Hyatt Regency Hotel - Tulsa