Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc.
Continuing Education for the Medical Professional
Presents
2008 UPDATE IN ANESTHESIA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
May 19-23, 2008

LOCATION:	AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands
Amsterdam is often referred to as one of the most colorful cities in the world. And rightly so! Where else do you find so many places of interest, famous museums, cozy pubs and fun shops and flower markets? When the diamond trade was introduced to Amsterdam in the 16th century, this city developed into one of the world's most important diamond centers. After the Second World War almost nothing remained of this. During the War more than 2000 Jewish diamond polishers disappeared from Amsterdam into concentration camps in Germany and Poland. After the war the diamond trade was in part returned to its former glory due to the efforts of the diamond merchants and help from abroad. Nowadays the diamond trade attracts millions of tourists and buyers from around the world. Most diamond polishers as well as diamond traders give demonstrations in diamond cutting. Another important landmark here is the Anne Frank House, the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II for more than two years. Be sure to visit Artis, the oldest zoo in The Netherlands. Here you can view animals from all parts of the world, and explore the Geological Museum, the Zoological Museum, the Plant Houses, the Aquarium or the Planetarium. The Royal Palace was built 350 years ago as the City Hall of Amsterdam. Here there are magnificent paintings and delicate sculptures. A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. There is no other place in the world where you can see so many of Vincent van Gogh's paintings under one roof. The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is currently undergoing the biggest rebuilding, renovation and modernization program in its history. However, the finest works from the 17th century will continue to be on display. For a refreshing view of Amsterdam, why not visit the Heineken Reception Center or take part on a canal cruise where waterways, shaded by leafy green, reflect five centuries of architectural glory. In the evening you can experience special candlelight cruises.
ACCOMMODATIONS:	Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Set within the very heart of the city between Central Station and Dam Square, you'll find the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel, evoking European charm. Known for sophisticated service, this 5 star hotel is connected to the historic Koepelkerk, a magnificent 17th-century domed church. The Renaissance hotel offers spacious guest rooms with mini-bar, Internet access, individual climate control, hairdryers, alarm clock and more. Brasserie Nobelesse serves the finest international cuisine and wines. The Koepelcafé brings you an authentic Dutch pub experience known and loved by locals. Within walking distance to Anne Frank's House, the Royal Palace, shopping district and famous diamond factories, the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel welcomes you with Dutch hospitality. Take a photo tour of the hotel.
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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, pharmacological 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:
Apply 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, 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.

Apply 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.

Incorporate 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.

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

FACULTY
Mark T. Murphy, MD
Chief of Anesthesia
Mercy Medical Center
Durango, Colorado

Linda Pelinka, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Lorenz Boehler Trauma Center and Ludwig Boltzmann
Institute of Experimental and Clinical Traumatology
Vienna, Austria

C.F. Ward, MD
Staff Anesthesiologist
Scripps Clinic, Green Hospital
La Jolla, California

ACCREDITATION:
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim 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.

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.

AANA approved for 20 CEC Code #30659 EXP DATE 05/23/2008

CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA RN BOARDS OF NURSING INFORMATION
NWAS is an approved Provider of both the CA & FL Boards of Nursing, Provider #04833 & 50-7480 respectively. This course offers 20 contact hours.

COURSE DIRECTOR: Mark Murphy, MD Chief of Anesthesia, Mercy Medical Center, Durango, Colorado

SCHEDULE & 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 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. Neither NWAS nor NW-WWT is responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel accommodations or other expenses you may incur. Travel insurance is recommended.

FAP: (Frequent Attendee Points). FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS, including net cruise & hotel (but not air). These points can then later be redeemed for tuition.

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