Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc.
Continuing Education for the Medical Professional Presents
Clinical Concerns in Anesthesia
12-Day Mediterranean
Tapestry Cruise
Barcelona, Spain to Venice, Italy
April 18-30, 2011
 
   THE CRUISE
   THE SHIP
   CRUISE RESERVATION
   TARGET AUDIENCE
   PROGRAM PURPOSE
   OBJECTIVES
   PROGRAM SCHEDULE
   FACULTY
   ACCREDITATION
   FAP
   COURSE REGISTRATION
12-Day Mediterranean
Tapestry Cruise
Clinical Concerns in Anesthesia
Barcelona, Spain to Venice, Italy
April 18-30, 2011
 
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Cruising is a luxurious, leisurely style of travel no one does better than Holland America. Spend time looking at treasures, not hotels, while you travel effortlessly at night. Enjoy an overnight stay in both Barcelona and Venice and an opportunity to discover eight other beautiful ports of call in Italy, Monaco, Greece, and Croatia. Indulge in distinct and delicious cuisines. Shop for treasures in silver, gold, leather, and ceramic. Bask in the warmth and beauty of the Mediterranean’s coastline and countryside. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans and Greeks.
Itinerary
Day Date Port Arrive Depart
Mon Apr 18 Barcelona, Spain - Embark/Overnight Afternoon
Tue Apr 19 Barcelona, Spain 4:00pm
Wed Apr 20 Monte Carlo, Monaco 12:00pm 10:00pm
Thu Apr 21 Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy 7.00am 8.00pm
Fri Apr 22 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 7.00am 8.00pm
Sat Apr 23 Messina, Sicily, Italy 2.00pm 11.00pm
Sun Apr 24 At Sea
Mon Apr 25 Nafplion, Greece 8.00am 4.00pm
Tue Apr 26 Katakolon (Olympia), Greece 8.00am 5.00pm
Wed Apr 27 Kerkira (Corfu), Greece 8.00am 5.00pm
Thu Apr 28 Dubrovnik, Croatia 7.00am 4.00pm
Fri Apr 29 Venice, Italy - Overnight 1.00pm
Sat Apr 30 Venice, Italy - Disembark 5.00am
Monday-Tuesday, April 18-19 - Board Ship in Barcelona, Spain - Ship sails on April 19
Barcelona is considered to be a genuine open-air museum filled with charming streets and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. While away the day exploring treeshaded Las Ramblas, Spain’s version of the Champs-Elysees, shop for exquisite Lladro ceramics, or ponder the other-worldly architecture of the Church of the Sacred Family, Gaudi’s masterpiece. This is a sight not to be missed. It was started in 1882, but is still unfinished. Take a short ride to Figueres to enjoy the Dali Museum or to Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, location of the Codorniu Champagne Cellars. Tour the Gothic Quarter and Santa Maria dei Mar Church, considered by many to be the best example of Gothic architecture in Cataluna. Then visit the Picasso Museum, situated in the two beautifully preserved Gothic palaces of Berenguer Aguilar and Baron de Castellet
Wednesday, April 20 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
See the Casino if only to venture into the enchanting Salon Rose, with its nymphs on the ceiling. A drive alongthe scenic Corniche takes you to Nice, undisputed capital of the Riviera. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of the Riviera; Panoramic Riviera; Jewels of the Cote d’Azur: Nice, Eze, and Monaco; Stars of the Cote d’Azur: Cannes, Grasse, St. Paul de Vence; and St. Paul de Vence and Scenic Drive.
Thursday, April 21 - Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
In Florence, view timeless treasures: the lofty Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, Michelangelo’s David, the Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio over the Arno. See the famous Tower of Pisa still standing crookedly after 650 years. Sample shore excursions are Tuscan Countryside and Wine Tasting; Tuscan Landmarks: Florence and Pisa; and Lucca and Pisa.
Friday, April 22 - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Take in a little of the marvelous history of Rome. Plan your time here carefully, as the Eternal City’s sights are endless: the Colosseum, the Forum, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican, Venice Square, Trajan Markets, Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and so much more. Countless museums and art galleries are also to be found. Additionally, some of Italy’s finest shopping incorporates entire streets: Via Nazionale, Via del Corso, Via Frattina, Piazza di Spagna, and Via del Tritone.
Saturday, April 23 - Messina, Sicily, Italy
“Italy and Sicily couldn’t agree, so Italy kicked Sicily into the sea.” This age-old Italian children’s rhyme comes into its own when you sail the Strait of Messina between the two and see how close the island is to the “toe” of Italy’s boot. From one to the other it seems like barely shouting distance. Messina’s astrological clock is as much a man-made masterpiece as the road leading to Taormina, which cantilevers out of the rocky cliff face and stands on impossibly tall pylons. Leave it to the Italians to design a road that’s both a thrill-ride and a feat of engineering! Once you’re safely in Taormina, walk to the sublime Greco-Roman theatre that overlooks Naxos Bay and snow-capped Mt. Etna. Then spend some time on the Corso Umberto with a gelato firmly in hand.
Sunday, April 24 - At Sea
Monday, April 25 - Nafplion, Greece
Navplion is one of the most beautiful towns in Greece. Two mountains toped by medieval fortresses overlook the town and another fortress, Bourtzi, watches over the harbor. Tour Greece’s most prized ruins: the Ascelpion in Epidaurus, sanctuary of the god of healing; the Grand Palace at Mycenae, once King Agamemnon’s domain; Athens and its stupendous Acropolis. Visit a local cafe, observe the beautiful old buildings, or hit the beach.
Tuesday, April 26 - Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Katakolon is a small port on the Ionian Sea coast of the Peloponnese Peninsula, close to Pyrgos. While Katakolon’s main street is just a five-minute walk from the pier, you will probably want to venture farther out to see the ancient site of Olympia, the storied place where the Olympic Games originated in 776 BC. A look at the impressive monuments, including the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, and the famous stadium, along with a visit to the nearby Archaeological Museum, offers a fascinating introduction to the Games and ancient mythology. Back in town stroll the oceanfront walkway, relax over ouzo in an open-air café, or engage in a friendly round of haggling for jewelry and handcrafts, a modern-day sporting event that enjoys widespread popularity.
Wednesday, April 27 - Kerkira (Corfu), Greece
Head out into Corfu’s lush and verdant countryside of olive, orange, and lemon trees. Visit Achillion, the mansion built by the Empress Elisabeth of Austria and later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II. Its beautiful gardens and statues have been left intact for visitors to admire. Get behind the wheel of a fourwheel-drive vehicle and drive along the main coastal route and up a small country road through olive groves leading into one of the oldest villages of Corfu, Sokraki. Stretch your legs by taking a walk through the narrow winding streets of the village and enjoy a meze (traditional light snack) with a glass of local wine. Set off again along a country lane to admire the beautiful panoramic view of the island as well as the magnificent view of the Old Town of Corfu.
Thursday, April 28 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
The massive city walls of Dubrovnik enclose an enchanting World Heritage site: tall medieval houses and marble-paved squares, meticulously repaired since the 1991 shelling. Korcula, birthplace of Marco Polo, follows suit with palaces from the Middle Ages. Enter the 13th-century city via the Pile Gate. One of the main attractions in this timeless part of Dalmatia is the Sponza Palace. Its elegant courtyard and elaborate stone carvings are truly impressive. See the ominican church and monastery with its rich treasures, the Rectors Palace, the Church of St. Blaise, and the cloister of the 14th-century Franciscan monastery. Medieval ramparts encircle the city and the stone bridge is guarded by the city’s patron saint, Blaise. Explore the spectacular Adriatic coast, visit scenic vineyards, sample world class wines, and purchase
Friday-Saturday, April 29-30 - Venice, Italy - Overnight - Disembark Saturday, April 30
The “City of Light” stretches across an archipelago of 122 islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy and is world-famous for its canals, of which there are about 150. The islands on which the city is built are connected by about 400 bridges. The canals serve the function of roads and the primary form of transport is on water or on foot. Venice is Europe’s largest urban car-free area, unique in Europe in remaining a sizable functioning city in the 21st century entirely without motorcars or trucks. The classical Venetian boat is of course the gondola, although it is now mostly used for tourists or for weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies. Most Venetians now travel by motorized waterbuses (“vaporetti”). St. Mark’s Square is Venice’s heart with palatial arcades and charming cafés. Tour the exquisite Doge’s Palace, once home to the dukes of Venice. Ply the canals in a gondola, shop for exquisite Venetian glass, or sip a bicerin at timeless Caffé Florian.
The Ship ms Nieuw
Delivered in 2010,the 86,000-ton brand new Nieuw Amsterdam’s interior design and art collection reflects the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam. This ship joins the recently launched ms Eurodam to further define and expand the Holland America Line premium brand with new concepts such as the innovative pan-Asian Tamarind restaurant and Silk Den lounge surrounded by panoramic views overlooking the ocean expanse and the Lido pool. Other additions are an Explorer’s Lounge Bar, a premium wine-tasting lounge, an elegant luxury jewelry boutique, new atrium bar area, enhanced and reconfigured show lounge, and a new photographic and imaging center.
Signature features of the ms Nieuw Amsterdam include:
  Canaletto Restaurant: new Italian restaurant
  Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge: new Pan Asian Restaurant and lounge with panoramic views of the ocean and Lido Pool area
  Cabanas: new private cabanas available to reserve by the day or by the cruise. Available on two decks, they are tastefully decorated, filled with amenities, and provide an exquisite poolside retreat.
  The Retreat: Your own private oasis located high above the rest. Exclusive Retreat cabanas are the ultimate place to relax surrounded by healthy refreshments and luxurious amenities.
  Spa Staterooms: located on the Panorama and Observation decks - include special spa amenities
  The Digital Workshop powered by Microsoft Windows: “show and tell” your vacation memories - learn how to share all your digital memories
through email, blogging, and social networking with free workshops
  The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine: stateof-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking
lessons taught by Master Chefs or culinary guests
  Greenhouse Spa & Salon: features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals - enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite, and have your hair and nails done for a special evening
  Main Dining Room: features impeccable service and an extensive wine list - five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and lowcarb options
  Pinnacle Grill: this intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience - featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes, and many select wines rated “Excellent” by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware, and Frette® linens
  Lido Restaurant: offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
  Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times: a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive
library, surf the Internet, check email, or simply read the morning paper.
  Show Lounge: features talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians, and variety acts
  Crow’s Nest: offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening
  Club HAL®: our dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12 - activities are supervised and age appropriate
  The Loft: designed exclusively for teens to have fun, socialize, and hang out with people their own age
Cabins ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Deluxe Verandah Suites 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower with additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows, 510-700 square feet with verandah
Superior Verandah Suites 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower with additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows, 389 square feet with verandah
Deluxe Verandah Oceanview Staterooms 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows, 254 square feet
Large Ocean-view Staterooms 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Approximately 185 sq. ft.
Large or Standard Inside Staterooms 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower, 170-200 square feet
NW-WWT has a block of cabins for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, cabins are on availability only and may be at a higher rate. Cruises sell out early.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
To receive these discounted cruise fares you must book your cruise through Northwest-Worldwide Travel. Andy, Connie and Lisa have all of the information regarding the cruise and seminar and can make your cruise reservations.
RESERVATIONS:
Reservations will be secured and cabins assigned upon receipt of passenger deposit in the amount of $600 of the fare per person. Final payment as instructed by our travel agent.
DISCOUNTED FARES:
We have been able to negotiate a GREAT DISCOUNT for you on this luxurious cruise!! See reservation form for details. Discounted airfares are also available. Various promotional fares may also be available. ALWAYS CALL Andy, Connie or Lisa BEFORE BOOKING ANYWHERE ELSE.
Register early to reserve your cabin on this cruise!
email us at info@nwas.com
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for Physicians, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, and other medical care providers who must maintain stateof-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, pharmacologic 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 rofessional.
OBJECTIVES
At the conclu on of this activity, the articipant will be able to:
Discuss 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 profession.
Explain the selection and 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.
Discuss 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.
Discuss incorporation, into practice, 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.
Describe the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.
Clinical Concerns in Anesthesia Mediterranean Tapestry Cruise
April 18-30, 2011
Monday, April 18 - Barcelona, Spain
Embarkation in afternoon - overnight onboard
Tuesday, April 19 - Barcelona, Spain - Morning Open
1645 Registration - Mandatory Sign-In (come straight from Lifeboat drill)
  1715 Welcome NWAS Staff  
  1720 Seven Habits for Highly Safe Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists D.Lin  
  1820 The Science of Performance: Is There a "Team" in my OR? D.Lin  
  1920 Adjourn    
  Wednesday, April 20 - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Afternoon Open
  0720 Registration - Mandatory Sign-In    
  0730 Difficult Airway Management S.Luney  
  0830 Breakfast Break    
  0915 Cervical Spine: A Pain in the Neck S.Luney  
  1015 Drug Interactions: What's the Little Blue Pill for Again? S.Luney  
  1115 A Safe Framework for Office-Based Anesthesia D.Lin  
  1215 Adjourn    
  Thursday, April 21 - Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy - Day Open
  Friday, April 22 - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Day Open
  Saturday, April 23 - Messina, Sicily, Italy - Afternoon Open
  0730 Registration - Mandatory Sign-In    
  0740 Occupational Hazards in Anesthesia D.Lin  
  0840 Breakfast Break    
  0930 So YOU'RE the Patient: What Kind of Anesthesia Do YOU Want? D.Lin  
  1030 Herbal Interactions in Anesthesia D.Lin  
  1130 Adjourn    
  Sunday, April 24 - At Sea
  0900 Registration - Mandatory Sign-In    
  0915 Translating Guidelines into Practice - Easy or NOT? Cardiac Risk Patients D.Lin  
  1015 Impact of Health Reform in Anesthesia D.Lin  
  1115 Emergence from Anesthesia: Isn't He Awake Yet? S.Luney  
  1215 Lunch Break    
  1330 What’'s New in Total Intravenous Anesthesia S.Luney  
  1430 I.V. Fluid Therapy in Trauma S.Luney  
  1530 Break    
  1545 Psychology and Psychiatry in Anesthesia S.Luney  
  1645 In the Eyes of the Patient: Dialog and Disclosure D.Lin  
  1745 Case Presentation: Disclosure After an Adverse Event D.Lin  
  1845 Adjourn    
  Monday, April 25 - Nafplion, Greece - Day Open
  Tuesday, April 26 - Katakolon (Olympia), Greece - Day Open
  Wednesday, April 27 - Kerkira, Corfu, Greece - Day Open
  Thursday, April 28 - Dubrovnik, Croatia - Day Open
  Friday, April 29 - Venice, Italy - Afternoon Open/Overnight
  0900 Registration - Mandatory Sign-In    
  0915 Anesthesia for the Very, Very Old    
  1000 101 Ways the Anesthesia Machine Can Harm Your Patient S.Luney S.Luney  
  1100 Crisis Management in Anesthesia S.Luney  
  1200 Adjourn 20 CME I / 20 CEC  
  Saturday, April 30 - Venice, Italy - Disembarkation
  Departure as scheduled or stay over and explore this unique treasure!
  FACULTY
Della Ming Lin, MD
Chief, Executive Director,
Continuing Medical Education
Queen's Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Dr Stephen R. Luney
Consultant Neuroanaesthetist
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Ireland
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer
University of Birmingham, England
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. Please allow up to twelve weeks for processing.
AANA approved for 20 CEC Code #33830 Exp. Date 4/29/2011
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.
Lecture notes will be provided on a CD in PDF format.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark Murphy, MD; Anesthesiologist and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Pasco, Washington.
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.
CRUISE CANCELLATION
Penalties apply for cancellation of the cruise for any reason. We strongly recommend purchase of the Cancellation Insurance. Ask Connie or Lisa for details. Please be aware that premiums paid for insurance are nonrefundable.
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.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including net cruise, 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! FAP is an especially valuable bonus when you book your cruises through NWAS. Not only do you receive the lowest fare, but you get a 1.5% of net cruise fare credit toward future tuition!
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