TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for Physicians, CRNAs, and Physician Assistants who need to obtain or refresh their ophthalmic anesthesia knowledge and skills.

PROGRAM PURPOSE:
Ophthalmic block techniques have long been relegated to the ophthalmologist and the techniques for performing these regional blocks have been omitted from curricula in both nurse and physician anesthesia residency programs. Due to the increasing volume of ophthalmic procedures being performed, the ophthalmologists are now requesting anesthesia professionals provide this service. This course is designed to provide the didactics of pharmacology, toxicity, anatomy, physiology, techniques, management, and complications of ophthalmic regional blocks. Furthermore, by way of individual "hands-on" practice under the guidance of a qualified instructor, using an anatomical model, the participant will become familiar with the actual techniques of performing the ophthalmic block techniques.

OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Review the orbital anatomy, cranial nerve pathways, vasculature, and axial lengths during the identification of each technique for ophthalmic regional block anesthesia and the anatomical landmarks for each injection site.

Apply the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of local anesthetic agents in a discussion of the selection, dosing, and intervention for both local and systemic complications of ocular block.

Update techniques for the management of the awake patient undergoing ocular surgery.

Outline appropriate risk management, CQI, and departmental management programs for the provision of full ocular anesthesia service.

FACULTY
Randy Harvey, BS, RRT, CRNA
Chief of Anesthesia and Department Manager
Florida Eye Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center
Altamonte Springs, Florida

Founding member Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society (OAS)

The purpose of the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society is to ensure that the highest quality anesthesia care is provided to patients undergoing cataract and other ophthalmic surgical procedures.
He presently serves as a Scientific Board Member and Secretary of the OAS.
1980 - Mr. Harvey graduated from Duke University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program.
1985 - Mr. Harvey trained in ophthalmic anesthesia
1987 - He recognized a growing demand by Ophthalmologists for anesthesia practitioners to perform ophthalmic blocks and began lecturing on the subject. He has since lectured extensively on ophthalmic anesthesia in seminars, including presentations to state and national anesthesia organizations. He has also presented training programs to private practice anesthesiology groups in Florida and Virginia.
1991 - He began the “Ophthalmic Block Workshop” in conjunction with NWAS. He also developed an orbital eye-model simulator which allows a hands-on experience for the participants. This program has run continuously since its inception and has educated hundreds of Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, including ophthalmologists, in the art and science of ophthalmic anesthesia.
2008 - “Geometrical Method Applied to an Orbital Block” Abstract presentation; Annual Meeting of the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society.
1997, 2001 & 2010 -Mr. Harvey authored a chapter on “Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Procedures”, in the textbook: Nurse Anesthesia, WB Saunders.
Mr. Harvey has performed well over 50,000 ophthalmic blocks in his career. He utilizes his more than 20 years of experience to educate the participants in the latest trends in ophthalmic anesthesia with didactive, video, simulator hands-on training and classroom discussion.

To benefit more from this course, it is recommended that the participant review the orbital regional anatomy prior to attending.

ACCREDITATION:
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 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 13 CEC Code #32314 Exp. Date 11/21/10

NWAS is an approved provider by the California and Florida State Boards of Nursing, Provider number #04833 and 50-7480 respectively. This program offers 13 contact hours.

The program does not certify a participant to administer an ophthalmic block. Clinical privileges to administer an ophthalmic block must be approved by the governing body of your facility.

COURSE DIRECTOR: Mark Murphy, MD, Anesthesiologist, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc., Pasco, Washington.

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.

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). These points can then be redeemed for tuition. A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS!

Lecture notes will be provided on a CD in PDF format.

THIS COURSE IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS
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