Phone: 1 (800) 222-6927 Fax: 1 (509) 547-1265
Locations
PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS
The 685 acres of Paradise Island are connected to the city of Nassau by two 600-foot bridges. To the casual observer the British influence is easy to see. West Africa has shaped this area, too. The restaurants offer virtually every type of cuisine, from simple dishes to exotic Bahamian and international menus. The fish fry at Arawak Cay provides excellent outdoor dining and offers Bahamian delicacies like conch salad and fried fish, while the stalls at Potter's Cay dock serve up scorched conch and conch salad, all made before your eyes. Warm, crystal-clear waters and dropoffs close to shore make these islands a diver's dream. Mysterious blue holes and caves, historical wrecks and vibrant living reefs, soaring wall dives and thrilling shark watches, all await novice and experienced divers. Paradise Island averages seven hours of completely sunny skies per day and rain seldom lasts for longer than it takes to get under cover, even during the rainy season. Golfers from around the world play here, with pros playing in the world-class tournaments. Once the sun goes down, the fun continues. Casinos and nightclubs keep you entertained well into the evening with a variety of live shows, dancing and music, including a taste of live Junkanoo music, the Bahamian music of choice. Today's Bahamians continue the tradition of the early Lucayan and Taino Indians by producing distinctive arts and crafts that reflect the skill and artistry of their heritage. Bahamians utilize local resources to create unique foods, spices, ceramics, crafts, art, and music. Join in with the fun of bargaining at the famous Straw Market, savor the colorful bustle of outdoor fruit and vegetable stalls and a fresh fish market, or be entranced by the fashionable elegance of Bay Street's international boutiques.
PASSPORT REQUIRED
ATLANTIS RESORT
Amidst the world's largest marine habitat second only to Mother Nature lies Atlantis, Paradise Island, the finest resort in the Bahamas.
The focal point is a 14-acre water park, complete with a million gallon salt-water aquarium, a shark lagoon, tropical river ride, and 11 swimming areas.
Atlantis boasts the world's largest open-air marine habitats; guests can snorkel through them, but there are also catwalks and glassed-in underwater tunnels for viewing.
Call toll-free (800) 222-6927 - Outside U.S (509) 547-7065
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.
Current Anesthesia Practice |
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Monday, October 8 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff |
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| 0730 | Pediatric Potpourri - Current Controversies | H.DeSoto | ||
| 0830 | Fluid Management in the Pediatric Patient | H.DeSoto | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Pediatric Dilemmas in the Outpatient | H.DeSoto | ||
| 1045 | Emergency Airway Management in Trauma | C.Smith | ||
| 1145 | Penetrating Neck Trauma and Airway Management | C.Smith | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, October 9 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | PONV: Current Thinking and New Directions | H.DeSoto | ||
| 0830 | Perioperative Considerations for the Morbidly Obese | H.DeSoto | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | A Fire in the Operating Room: Can it Happen to Me? | H.DeSoto | ||
| 1045 | Pre Op Assessment: What Do You Really Need? | E.Frost | ||
| 1145 | Herbal Medications and Anesthesia | E.Frost | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, October 10 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Current Thinking in Neuroanesthesia | E.Frost | ||
| 0830 | Anesthetic Management of the Patient for Major Spine Surgery | E.Frost | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Complications in the PACU | E.Frost | ||
| 1045 | Fluids and Blood in Trauma | C.Smith | ||
| 1145 | Perioperative Hypothermia | C.Smith | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, October 11 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | A Bad Outcome: Now What? | E.Frost | ||
| 0830 | Ethical Issues in Anesthesia | E.Frost | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Anesthetic Issues in Orthopedic Trauma | C.Smith | ||
| 1045 | Moderate Sedation | C.Smith | ||
| 1145 | Penetrating Chest Trauma: Anesthetic Management | C.Smith | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | 20 CME I / 20 CEC | ||
FACULTY
Hernando DeSoto, MD
Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology
University of Florida, University Medical Center
Jacksonville, Florida
Elizabeth Frost, MD
Professor of Anesthesia
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, New York
Charles E. Smith, MD
Professor of Anesthesia
Case Western Reserve University
Director, Cardiothoracic and Trauma Anesthesia
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio
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.
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.
CRNAs: Please check back for approval status
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 T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Austin, Texas, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Pasco, Washington.
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.
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 30 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 airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance.
COURSE CANCELLATION FEE
$100 August 9 to September 8. No refund after September 8; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing.
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!
Lecture notes will be provided on a CD in PDF format.
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.