One of the many attractions Grand Cayman has to offer is Seven Mile Beach. With sand stretching as far as the eye can see, it is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean. Other attractions on Grand Cayman include the 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, the National Trust’s Mastic Trail, the Cayman Islands National Museum in George Town, Pedro St. James Historic Site in Savannah, Boatswains Beach, blowholes in East End, and historic buildings now being restored. Rum Point is also an attraction not to be missed. An amazing variety of local treasures await you, including shell jewelry, thatch work, wood carvings, crocheted items, pepper sauces, tropical fruit jams, honey and Caymanite figurines (Cayman’s semi-precious stone). Cayman is recognized as the birthplace of Caribbean recreational diving. Today, Cayman is one of the world’s top dive destinations. Dive warm, calm waters, 100-foot plus visibility, and a breath-taking variety of marine life. Steep, walls adorned with sponges and corals in a stunning array of colors, shallow reefs filled with schooling and solitary fish and small invertebrates, and wrecks featuring photogenic structures and curious marine residents - it’s all here. There’s also the World’s Best 12-Foot Dive - unique Stingray City. Silvery Tarpon hover motionless in mid-water surrounded by glittery Silversides and French Angelfish that fin in close to check you out. Watersports centers offer plenty of other ways to enjoy the ocean including kayaks, windsurfing boards, Hobie Cats, parasailing, water-skiing, and more. Marine life can even be viewed from a submarine. The activities and possibilities in Grand Cayman are endless and ready to be enjoyed!
MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT
Centrally located on world-famous Seven Mile Beach, this oceanfront resort reflects tropical elegance delivered with exceptional service. All rooms feature private balconies, mini-fridge, marble bath, hair dryer, iron/board, high speed wireless Internet access (fee may apply), and luxurious linens. Indulge yourself at La Mer Spa, which features world-renowned YonKa therapy. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, live music, and breathtaking views at the resort’s restaurants and lounges. The resort is landscaped with lush tropical gardens featuring a serene turtle lagoon, an oceanfront pool, and Jacuzzi. Located just 4 miles from the Grand Cayman airport (GCM).
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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, 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.
Giant Strides in Anesthesia
Georgetown, Grand Cayman
June 26-July 1, 2011
Sunday, June 26
0730
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0755
Welcome
NWAS Staff
0800
Intraoperative Blood Pressure Management: The Physiology of CBF Autoregulation
J.Drummond
0900
CNS Ischemic Injury Case Studies: Was the Standard of Care Ideal Care?
J.Drummond
1000
Break
1015
The Difficult Patient Interview
C.Ward
1115
Cardiac Evaluation: The Cardiology Perspective
C.Ward
1215
Adjourn
1400
Boats depart for 2 dives (Optional dive
Monday, June 27
0800
Boats depart for 2 dives (Optional dive package)
1325
Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1330
Herbs and Supplements: How They Affect Our Patients
M.Murphy
1430
Dexmedetomidine in Our Practice
M.Murphy
1530
Break
1600
Should Our Patients (Some? All? None?) Take Statins Perioperatively?
J.Drummond
1700
Should Anyone Else in the O.R. be Taking Statins Too?
J.Drummond
1800
Adjourn
Tuesday, June 28
0730
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0800
The Cancer Patient
C.Ward
0900
Ketamine: A Reappraisal
C.Ward
1000
Break
1015
Tight Perioperative Glucose Control: Where are We Now and How Did We Get Here?
J.Drummond
1115
Case Presentation: Everyday Case, Everyday Landmines
M.Murphy
1215
Adjourn
1400
Boats depart for 2 dives (Optional dive package)
Wednesday, June 29 - Open Day
0800
Boats depart for 2 dives (Optional dive package)
Thursday, June 30
0800
Boats depart for 2 dives (Optional dive package)
1325
Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1330
Perioperative Beta Blockade: Where Are We Now and How Did We Get Here?
J.Drummond
1430
The Procedure Went Well, but the Patient Remembers It!
M.Murphy
1530
Break
1600
Infectious Disease in the OR
C.Ward
1700
Neuropathies and Vision Loss
C.Ward
1800
Adjourn
Friday, July 1
0800
Boats depart for 2 dives (Optional dive package)
1325
Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1330
Chemical and Biological Agents (2 hours)
M.Murphy
1530
Break
1600
Magnesium
C.Ward
1700
Do Anesthetic Agents Injure Neurons in the Very Young or the Very Old?
J.Drummond
1800
Adjourn
20 CME I / 20 CEC
Saturday, July 2
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
Austin, TX
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc.
Pasco, Washington
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.
CME certificates will be mailed following completion of the course.
AANA approved for 20 CEC Code #33928 Exp. Date 7/1/2011
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.
