Debate: EEG Monitoring Should Be Standard for all General Anesthetics? & Spontaneous Spinal CSF Leaks: A Look Beyond the Dural Puncture

June 7, 2026, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Learning Objectives:

After attending this session, participants will be able to:

Talk 1:
  1. Evaluate the evidence for and against the routine use of EEG monitoring in preventing intraoperative awareness and perioperative neurocognitive disorders.
  2. Describe the system implications associated with universal EEG monitoring.
  3. Discuss the educational implications of standardizing EEG monitoring in anesthesia practice.

Talk 2:
  1. Recognize the clinical presentation and typical imaging/diagnostic pathway for spontaneous spinal CSF leak.
  2. Describe indications, contraindications, and timing for epidural blood patches.
  3. Manage peri-procedural needs, potential complications, and followup care.
1.Overall Session Evaluation
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3.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
4.Moderator: Dr. Kan Ma
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5.Moderator: Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
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6.Speaker: Dr. Alex Papangelou
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8.Speaker: Dr. Bryan Glezerson
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10.Speaker: Dr. Howard Meng
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