2/26/26 Anesthesiology Grand Rounds: Perioperative Implications of Psychedelics and Psychostimulants - Trent Emerick, MD, MBA

This course reviews the pharmacology, clinical effects, and perioperative risks associated with psychostimulants and psychedelics, including prescribed, non‑prescribed, and emerging therapeutic agents, with emphasis on mechanisms of action and common complications. Through case-based discussion, learners will apply evidence‑based strategies to recognize intoxication, manage drug interactions, and optimize anesthetic and perioperative care for patients exposed to these substances.

Target Audience

Anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists-in-training and other anesthesia professionals, nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the mechanisms of action of stimulant agents and explain their role in perioperative care.
  • Differentiate the defining characteristics of psychedelic agents and hallucinogens.
  • Explain the mechanisms of action of psychedelic agents.
  • Evaluate how stimulant and psychedelic agents may contribute to perioperative medication interactions and complications.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/26/2026
Course expires: 
02/26/2029
ISER
United States

Trent Emerick, MD, MBA — Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Bioengineering, and Clinical and Translational Science, Fellowship Director, Chronic Pain Medicine Associate Chief, Chronic Pain Medicine, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Chronic Pain University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
 

Disclosure - to be announced

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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