Clinical Concerns in Anesthesia
7-Day Alaska Explorer Cruise
Round-trip from Seattle, Washington
August 18-25, 2012

Saturday, August 18 - Board Ship in Seattle, Washington

Situated on the Puget Sound, Seattle's lush vegetation has earned it the nickname the "Emerald City." The futuristic Space Needle offers a 360 degree view of the city's skyline, Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier. Visit Paul Allen's Music Experience interactive music museum. At Pikes Place Market, shop for handcrafted clothes and jewelry; enjoy the amazing variety of flowers, famous fish markets and more. Come early or stay over to enjoy the many attractions in this unique city.

Sunday, August 19 - At Sea

On the way to Juneau, enjoy the luxury of cruising today. Explore Dutch and Contemporary art, try your luck in the casino, and shop duty free for some of the best merchandise at better than shore prices. Whatever your taste in food, you can probably find it on board. Play volleyball, work out in the fitness room, have a luxurious spa treatment, browse for gifts, enjoy a cocktail, read a book, and have fun!

Monday, August 20 - Juneau, Alaska

Cruise through Wrangell Narrows and Chatham Strait, past the scenic "ABC" Islands of Admiralty, Baranof and Chichagof. Watch for bears along the coastline, bald eagles above and marine life in the surrounding waters. Juneau, home of the famous Mendenhall Glacier and the third largest city in Alaska, touts a blend of gold rush history, nature and native culture. Mendenhall Glacier is the most accessible glacier in Southeast Alaska and towers more than 100 feet above the surface of Mendenhall lake. Tour the Glacier and learn about glacial activity at the visitor center. Find the perfect spot for a photo of the massive cliffs of ice. Or choose a helicopter tour and touch down to walk on the surface of the glacier. Visit Juneau's fine Alaska State Museum, stroll the waterfront and ride the Mt. Roberts tramway for stunning views.

Tuesday, August 21 - Scenic Cruising Glacier Bay National Park

This Y-shaped bay is 65 miles long. A journey up its arms is a profound regression through the life cycle of a new land - from maturing Sitka-spruce forests replete with grizzlies and wolves to thin-skinned tundra, lichens, and mosses that gain purchase on land exposed at a glacier's maw, the first beginnings of organic soil. Glacier Bay stands at farthest possible remove from the tiresome clamor of the modern world. So, at least for a little while, trade in your cell phone's jangle for the pop, crackle, and thunderous boom of a building-size berg calving into the sea from a vast river of ice. You'll be adventuring far beyond the end of the road.

Wednesday, August 22 - Sitka, Alaska

Located on Baranof Island, Sitka is considered Alaska's most beautiful seaside town. Its past is a unique blend of Tlingit and Russian cultures. Onion domes and spires are the skyline that mark the history of the Russian Orthodox Church. The sprightly New Archangel Dancers keep the Russian spirit alive in Sitka, the historic Russian-America capital. Saint Michael's Cathedral and the Russian Bishop's House are among the reminders of the Russian tenancy. View Alaskan native artifacts at Sheldon Jackson Museum, and totem poles and a cultural center at Sitka National Historical Park. Get a close-up view of wild birds at the Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center. Or you could motorcoach to a quiet mountain lake, take a quick course in canoeing, and with your fellow paddlers, explore its bays and islets.

Thursday, August 23 - Ketchikan, Alaska

As Alaska's first city, Ketchikan claims to be the salmon capital of the world. Its harbor shelters a colorful fleet of fishing and pleasure boats. Watch for eagles swooping to snatch a fish for dinner. Ketchikan is also center of the ancient Tlingit culture and proudly displays its heritage. Tour to see Alaska's largest collection of original totems. Walk through the forest to an authentic Indian community house, with awesome carvings. Go flight seeing to scenic Misty Fjords National Monument with its sheer granite walls, glacier-carved fjords and sky-blue alpine lakes. Go fishing. Shop for gold nugget jewelry or a soapstone carving.

Friday, August 24 - Victoria, British Columbia

As we sail along the rugged coast of Vancouver Island, you are certain to spot whales playing in the gentle swells and birds flocking overhead. Thick forests blanket the mountains and the air is incredibly clean and fresh. As we cruise into Victoria, you will discover prim and proper, neat and clean, friendly little Victoria is like a breath of fresh air. Its British heritage is apparent in double-decker buses, the Royal British Columbia Museum and High Tea at the Empress Hotel. While you're here don't miss the Butchart Gardens, one of the most beautiful in the world.

Saturday, August 25 - Seattle, Washington - Disembark

Departure as scheduled or stay over to enjoy Seattle, Puget Sound, and the majestic Mt. Rainier.

The Ship:   MS Westerdam

The MS Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships. Defining the future of cruising, the MS Westerdam offers guests more of everything they desire on a cruise ship: more staterooms with private verandahs, more dining choices from formal dinners to casual pool side dining, and the very best in cruise activities and cruise entertainment. As with all Vista-class ships, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a full-scale diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes maneuverability. The theme of the MS Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Artwork includes paintings of historic Dutch ships, such as Henry Hudson's Half Moon, as well as impressive sculptures and statues. Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait and signature sculptures by Sedona artist Susanna Holt.

Some features of MS Westerdam:

• 85 percent of all staterooms have ocean views, 67 percent of all staterooms have verandahs
• The two-tier Vista Dining Room features impeccable service, an extensive wine list, and offers five-course menus, from continental cuisine to vegetarian and low-carb options
• The intimate reservations-only Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience and features premium hand-selected cuts of Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes, and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator
• The Lido Restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
• The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine, is the setting for gourmet cooking demonstrations and interactive classes
• The Greenhouse Spa & Salon features thermal suites, a hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy pool, heated ceramic lounges, and more
• The Vista Show Lounge features Las Vegas-style productions, talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians, and variety acts
• The Crow's Nest, where sweeping views make this observation lounge a top choice for relaxing during the day, in the evening transforms into a fashionable nightclub featuring top-notch DJs and live bands
• Club HAL, dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12
• The Loft, designed exclusively for teens to have fun, socialize, and hang out with people their own age

MS Westerdam Cabins

Penthouse Verandah Suite

Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,150 sq. ft. including verandah.

Deluxe Verandah Suite

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 500–712 sq. ft. including verandah.

Superior Verandah Suite

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 372–384 sq. ft. including verandah.

Minisuite Outside Stateroom

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 212–359 sq. ft. including verandah.

Outside Stateroom

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Approximately 174–180 sq. ft.

Inside Stateroom

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 151–233 sq. ft.

NW-WWT has a block of cabins for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, cabins are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.Cruises sell out early

Travel Arrangements

To receive these discounted cruise fares you must book your cruise through Northwest-Worldwide Travel. We have all of the information regarding the cruise and seminar and can make your cruise reservations.

Reservations

Reservations will be secured and cabins assigned upon receipt of passenger deposit in the amount of $350 of fare per person. Final payment as instructed by our travel agent.

Discounted Fares

We have been able to negotiate a GREAT DISCOUNT for you on this luxurious cruise!! See reservation form for details. Discounted airfares are also available. Various promotional fares may also be available. ALWAYS CALL BEFORE BOOKING ANYWHERE ELSE.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for Physicians, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it.

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacologic agents and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments, institutions and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician and nurse specialist and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Discuss the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences - as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent in the anesthesia professions.

Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently developed additional, related, and similar drugs.

Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.

Discuss the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administrations, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services.

Discuss incorporation, into practice, of the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups - recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the responsibility to compile and approve such tenets - in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.

Describe the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.

FACULTY

ACCREDITATION

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, and Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Canadian Physicians The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas as an accredited organization and has determined that Canadian physicians may record Section 1 credits for their participation in this conference.

Physician Assistants AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

CME certificates will be mailed following completion of the course.

AANA approved for 20 CEC Code #1026114 Exp. Date 8/25/2012

NWAS is an approved provider by the California and Florida State Boards of Nursing, Provider number #04833 and 50-7480 respectively. This program offers 20 contact hours.

COURSE DIRECTOR

Mark Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Austin, Texas, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Pasco, Washington.

SCHEDULE AND FACULTY CHANGES

Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.

COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER

We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 60 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS and NW-WWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable cruise fare, airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance.

FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)

FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including net cruise, net hotel and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). These points can then be redeemed for tuition. A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS! FAP is an especially valuable bonus when you book your cruises through NWAS. Not only do you receive the lowest fare, but you get a 1.5% credit toward future tuition!!

Lecture notes will be provided on a CD in PDF format.

Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. Most hotel Concierges and the cruise lines we use can provide you with childcare information.

REGISTER EARLY

We recommend that you register early to assure your spot. We reserve the right to close registrations to a course at any time without notice. We may not be able to accommodate onsite registrations.

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