Phone: 1 (800) 222-6927 Fax: 1 (509) 547-1265
Locations
Panama City, Panama
Mighty and modern, Panama City offers the traveler a variety of options that go from shopping in modern malls to strolls through colonial and archaeological sites. Panama city was built in 1619 and later invaded, looted, and destroyed by the pirate Henry Morgan in 1671. From that old city remains the ancient architecture of the cathedral, convents, monasteries, public buildings, and a bridge, all of them built from stone. Tourists may visit the ancient stone buildings and walk down stone streets covered by grass.
Another historical site of the capital city is the colonial neighborhood known as Casco Antiguo, the place where the new City of Panama was built in 1673. The neighborhood possesses all the color and feeling of the colonial epoch with thick rock walls, roman arches, and ornamental balconies. Along its narrow stone streets visitors can see many restaurants and outdoor eateries as well as shop fine Indian and colonial workmanship. Outside the city, enjoy a walk in the jungle, a visit to an indigenous village, or the sight of an enormous ship passing through the Panama Canal while enjoying dinner in the Miraflores Locks. Three small islands mark the entrance to the Canal and are joined by a causeway (the Calzada de Amador) made for visitors to enjoy. Take an excursion into the region of jungles cushioning the Canal to discover abundant vegetation and incredible biodiversity. The Metropolitan Park, Gamboa, Summit Gardens, Soberanía Park, and Chagres Park are some of the wonderful natural reserves that enlighten the capital city and purify its atmosphere.
Trump Ocean Club® International Hotel & Tower
Rising 70 stories above Panama Bay along Punta Pacifica’s pristine peninsula, the new Trump Ocean Club® International Hotel & Tower Panama unites exclusive amenities, innovative accommodations, and the signature services of Trump Attaché™. Destined to become Central America’s next architectural icon, Trump’s sleek design evokes a majestic sail fully deployed in the wind. Steps from Punta Pacifica’s sophisticated shops and nightlife, five minutes from the financial district, and minutes from Panama City, this hotel provides you with the perfect setting in which to unwind. The 13th-floor deck features three radiant pools with waterfront dining and adjacent three-story sky lobby.
DELUXE ROOM. Rising from the 16th floor, the Trump Hotel Panama's deluxe ocean view guest rooms average 554 square feet/51 square meters and offer floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of the sea.
The deluxe ocean view hotel rooms feature the exclusive Trump Hotel Collection™ Bed by Serta® with Serta's exclusive Continuous Support® innerspring. Surround your body with luxurious layers and comfort cushions, finished with a custom fabric design.
Deluxe ocean view hotel rooms feature private balcony, wireless Internet access (complimentary for those booking their room with NW-WWT/NWAS), flat-screen TV with DVD/CD player, rain showerhead, soaking tub, European-style wet bar, Nespresso machine, and much more.
The deluxe resort services offer everything from personal assistance and luggage-free traveling to custom-stocked mini bars, personal training sessions in the fully equipped gym, and personalized business cards and stationery. The Spa at Trump® occupies 10,000 square feet and is Panama City’s most lavish luxury hotel spa and wellness facility with a peaceful setting to calm, balance, purify, and revitalize. Located approximately 15 minutes from the Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
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.
Relevant Topics in Anesthesia |
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Monday, February 18 |
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| 0730 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0755 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0800 | Update in Endoscopic Surgery | M.Murphy | ||
| 0900 | Dexmedetomidine in Our Practice | M.Murphy | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | Cardiac Patient: Cardiology Perspective | C.Ward | ||
| 1115 | Arrhythmias Under Anesthesia | C.Ward | ||
| 1215 | The Traumatized Airway | M.Murphy | ||
| 1315 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, February 19 |
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| 0730 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0800 | The Difficult Airway (2 hr) | C. Ward | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | Herbal Medicine and Anesthesia (2 hrs) | M.Murphy | ||
| 1215 | Infectious Disease in the OR | C.Ward | ||
| 1315 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, February 20 - Open Day |
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Thursday, February 21 |
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| 0730 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0800 | Sleep Apnea | C.Ward | ||
| 0900 | Nitrous Oxide: Useful or Not? | C.Ward | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | A Routine Case, Then Anaphylaxis | M.Murphy | ||
| 1115 | The Obesity Epidemic | M.Murphy | ||
| 1215 | Blood Bank; What Else is in the Bag? | C.Ward | ||
| 1315 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, February 22 |
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| 0730 | Registration Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0800 | Chemical/ Biological Warfare Agents (2 hr) | M. Murphy | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | Vasopressin | C.Ward | ||
| 1115 | Closed Claims Update | C.Ward | ||
| 1215 | Case Presentation: Everyday Case, Everyday Landmines | M.Murphy | ||
| 1315 | Adjourn | 20 CME 1 / 20 CEC | ||
FACULTY
Mark T. Murphy, MD
MSN Education
Austin, Texas
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars
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 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.
AANA approved for 20 CEC Code #1026558 Exp. Date 2/22/2013
NWAS is approved by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number 04833 and Florida and Washington, DC Boards of Nursing,
Provider Number 50-7480. This program offers 20 contact hours. Meets the requirements of the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, Rules and Regulations §21.133.
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, certified registered nurse anesthetists, 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.
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! Click here for more information.
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.
We have a block of rooms for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
For your airfare needs please call: Universal Travel. Be sure to mention NWAS when booking. Contact: Kellee Kilmer, Phone: (858) 456-7887, Email: kellee@universaltravel1.com
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.