Phone: 1 (800) 222-6927 Fax: 1 (509) 547-1265
Locations
Willemstad, Curaçao
Curaçao has endless possibilities for excursions and entertainment that make it the ideal island for pleasure. Curaçao is world-renown for its 38 pure white sand beaches and extraordinary coral reefs. In fact, Curaçao is a top-ranked diving and snorkeling destination. Curaçao's waters are teeming with underwater life: multi-colored parrot fish, silvery barracuda, spotted French angelfish, and colorful butterfly fish are just some of the varieties you're apt to see. Colonies of coral and sea anemones inhabit the waters just off the shore. Sun-drenched Curaçao offers the natural beauty of a Caribbean island mixed with the traditions and charm of "Old Amsterdam." Stroll through Willemstad, a mini-Amsterdam with gabled downtown buildings painted in pastel hues. Marvel at centuries-old Dutch colonial mansions and plantations, lovingly restored and painted in the bright colors of the islands. Discover a glorious past and the splendid architecture found in each distinctive district. Or, explore the entire island aboard a variety of transportation options including train, bicycle, Jeep, boat, or even by foot. View the colorful facades of Willemstad from the West Indies Restaurant. While sampling creamy pumpkin soup, get a face full of sea spray at Boca Tabla, a long shelf of rock that Curaçao's waves are still carving out of the land. Taste the liquid version of Curaçao at the Senior Curaçao Liqueur Factory in Willemstad, swim with dolphins, or visit the "living" Hato caves. Cross the swinging bridge to Otrabanda, a local hangout for artistic types. For night life, visit one of the island's many casinos buzzing with excitement and energy. The choice is yours: do you want to hop barbecue stands, rock to calypso music, or laze quietly under a divi-divi tree of your own?
Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino
The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino captures the best of old-Amsterdam charm with sun-drenched warmth. This luxury Curacao hotel is located on Piscadera Bay, ten minutes from Curacao International Airport (CUR) and downtown Willemstad. With six oceanfront acres, this Caribbean beach resort offers stunning views and lush tropical gardens and a reef only 20 ft. from shore. Enjoy white-sand beaches, newly renovated pool facilities, fitness center, Spa, and activities for children. The Curacao Marriott offers seven dining and drink venues such as Portofino, which specializes in international cuisine, and a juice bar. This resort also offers a 5-Star PADI Dive and watersports center. Gaming enthusiasts may wish to try their luck at hotel's Emerald Casino. Ocean View guest rooms feature private balcony or terrace, luxurious bedding, coffee/tea maker, safe, hair dryer, iron/board, and more.
**Passport Required**
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 Topics |
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Sunday, March 25 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0740 | Cleared for Surgery. What Does this Really Mean? | M.Murphy | ||
| 0840 | ACLS for the Anesthesia Provider | M.Murphy | ||
| 0940 | Break | |||
| 0955 | Perioperative Fluid Management | S.Lowson | ||
| 1055 | Volume Resuscitation | S.Lowson | ||
| 1155 | Adjourn | |||
| Monday, March 26 | ||||
| 0715 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Neuroanesthesia Update | J.Pennant | ||
| 0830 | Awake Craniotomy | J.Pennant | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Perioperative Glucose Control | S.Lowson | ||
| 1045 | Electrolyte Emergencies | S.Lowson | ||
| 1145 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, March 27 |
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| 0715 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Traumatic Brain Injury | S.Lowson | ||
| 0830 | Beta Blockers and Statins | S.Lowson | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Management of Arrhythmias | S.Lowson | ||
| 1045 | The Obesity Epidemic | M.Murphy | ||
| 1145 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, March 28 - Open Day |
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Thursday, March 29 |
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| 0715 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Anesthesia for Patients with Congenital Heart Disease | J.Pennant | ||
| 0830 | Venous Air Embolism | J.Pennant | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Herbals and Supplements in the Surgical Patient (2 Hr) | M.Murphy | ||
| 1145 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, March 30 |
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| 0715 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Anesthesia for MRI | J.Pennant | ||
| 0830 | Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting | J.Pennant | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | How Much Anesthesia Do We Need? Intraop Awareness | M.Murphy | ||
| 1045 | Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery | M.Murphy | ||
| 1145 | Adjourn | Total 20 CEC / 20 CME | ||
FACULTY
Stuart Lowson, MD, BSc, MBBs, MRCP, FRCA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology
Director, Surgical/Trauma ICU
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia
Mark T. Murphy, MD
Anesthesiologist
MSN Education
Austin, Texas
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars
Pasco, Washington
John H. Pennant, MA, MB, BS, FRCA, DABA
Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Director, Division of Neuroanesthesia at Parkland Memorial Hospital
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas, Texas
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 #1026079 Exp. Date 3/30/2012
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 T. 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 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.
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!
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.
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.