Discover an island that energizes the senses. Where untamed desert beauty is bound by a turquoise ocean. An isle of ancient caves, coral reefs, legendary
lagoons, open-air markets, and colorful boutiques. Aruba has the highest standard of living in the West Indies and has become one of the most popular vacation
spots in the Caribbean. Aruba’s diverse cultural heritage makes it a fascinating place to visit and explore. It is not surprising that many of Aruba’s
popular pastimes involve its blue waters and beautiful beaches. The most famous pastime is windsurfing thanks to the consistent 20-knot trade winds. Equipment
rentals and instructors are available, so give it a try! Less than a mile offshore, the sea abounds with sailfish, wahoo, yellow and black tuna and marlin. Sport-fishing trips are widely available. The German freighter Antilia, scuttled at the start of WWII off the northwest coast, is a favorite destination of scuba
divers. Shallow, gentle waters at Druif and Arashi Beaches where you can see a reef of elkhorn on the sandy bottom are a big draw for snorkelers. Or you
may like a cruise on a glass bottom boat or catamaran which combines a picnic with sightseeing. Be sure to explore Aruba by land, too. The countryside is dotted with windswept divi-divi trees, cactus and pastel-colored houses. Bubali Pond on the west coast is a bird sanctuary which attracts a great variety of birds - pelicans, cormorants, wood storks, and long-legged egrets among them. You can go horseback riding on highly trained paso fino horses from South America. Golf lovers can play the
Aruba Golf Club near San Nicolas and the new Tierra del Sol course in Arashi in the northwest tip of the island, Aruba’s first world-class golf course designed by
Robert Trent Jones II. Aruba has over six Vegas-style casinos for nighttime entertainment as well as superb restaurants, shows and shopping with many bargains
to be had on European porcelain, jewelry, perfumes, and clothing.
HYATT REGENCY ARUBA RESORT & CASINO
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino is a beach-front resort on spectacular
Palm Beach. Dive into a magnificent, three-tier swimming pool, each with its
own cascading waterfall. Rocket down the water slide or swim up to the poolside
bar for your favorite cocktail. Later, unwind at the Stillwater Spa or in one
of two outdoor Jacuzzis. For kids, Hyatt’s Camp Watapana is the perfect place
to experience the culture and uniqueness of Aruba. Hard court basketball, pool
and beach volley ball, and two lighted tennis courts will help keep you busy. The
health club features a state-of-the-art cardio center with theater entertainment.
Daily activities such as yoga, bingo, and daily sunset happy hours are always fun
to join and a great way to meet new friends. Enjoy dining in one of six lovely onsite
restaurants. When night falls, entertainment includes karaoke, live music,
dancing, and a casino. Newly renovated guest rooms feature amenities such as
LCD TV, spacious bath with deluxe Portico amenities, minibar, coffee maker,
laptop safe, hair dryer, and iron/board.
email us at info@nwas.com
or call us (800) 222-6927 • (509) 547-7065
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, 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, 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. 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.
Anesthesia Update
Palm Beach, Aruba
June 5 - June 10, 2011
Sunday, June 5
0700
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725
Welcome
NWAS Staff
0730
Intraoperative Blood Pressure Management: The Physiology of CBF
Autoregulation
J.Drummond
0830
CNS Ischemic Injury Case Studies: Was the Standard of Care Ideal
Care?
J.Drummond
0930
Break
0945
Update on Dexmedetomidine
M.Murphy
1045
Is There Anything New in PONV?
M.Murphy
1145
Adjourn
Monday, June 6
0700
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730
Herbs and Supplements: How They Affect Our Patients (2 hours)
M.Murphy
0930
Break
0945
Should Our Patients (Some? All? None?) Take Statins
Perioperatively?
J.Drummond
1045
Should Anyone Else in the O.R. be Taking Statins Too?
J.Drummond
1145
Adjourn
Tuesday, June 7
0700
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730
The Next Generation of Fluid Management Issues: Restrictive
Therapy, Blood Substitutes, 3rd Space, et al
J.Drummond
0830
Intraoperative Blood Salvage: The Arithmetic of Fluid Replacement
Calculations
J.Drummond
0930
Break
0945
The Future of Laparoscopic Surgery
M.Murphy
1045
Case Presentation: Everyday Case, Everyday Landmines
M.Murphy
1145
Adjourn
Wednesday, June 8 - Open Day
Thursday, June 9
0700
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730
Perioperative Beta Blockade: Where Are We Now and How Did We
Get Here?
J.Drummond
0830
Tight Perioperative Glucose Control: Where are We Now and How
Did We Get Here?
J.Drummond
0930
Break
0945
The Procedure Went Well, but the Patient Remembers It!
M.Murphy
1045
The Obesity Epidemic
M.Murphy
1145
Adjourn
Friday, June 10
0700
Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0730
Chemical and Biological Agents (2 hours)
M.Murphy
0930
Break
0945
Anesthesia for the Patient with Carotid Stenosis: Endarterectomy and
Stenting
J.Drummond
1045
Do Anesthetic Agents Injure Neurons in the Very Young or the Very
Old?
J.Drummond
1145
Adjourn
20 CME I/ 20
CEC
Saturday, June 11
Departure as scheduled.
FACULTY
John C. Drummond, MD, FRCPC Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
University of California, San Diego
Staff Anesthesiologist, VA Medical Center
San Diego, California
Mark T. Murphy, MD MSN Education, LLC
Austin, Texas
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc.
Pasco, Washington
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.
CME certificates will be mailed following completion of the course.
AANA approved for 20 CEC Code #33872 Exp. Date 6/10/2011
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, LLC., Austin, TX and
Medical Director Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc., 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 hotel and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). Once you have enough points to cover a full tuition they can be redeemed for tuition (no cash value). A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS!
NW-WWT has a block of rooms for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate. Rooms are available only through Northwest Worldwide Travel 1 (800) 222-6927.
Lecture notes will be provided on a CD in PDF format.
