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Lake Tahoe is the dazzling diamond in the northern Sierra Nevada's jeweled crown. The uncompromising beauty of North America's largest alpine lake is a vision of crystalline blue waters, emerald shores, towering pine trees, majestic mountains and a translucent sky. Lake Tahoe's glacier-carved basin unveils spectacular peaks, that greet the sun more than 300 days each year and provide one of the most stunning backdrops on Earth for casinos, ski resorts and all manner of world-class activities, both indoors and out. Alpine skiing is what many come for and no mountain region in North America can offer the profusion of ski resorts and lifts that encircle Lake Tahoe. Grooming is practiced with near fanaticism and ski areas know how to make the most of their snow cover and conditions. The couloirs, gullies, and chutes are welcomed by snowboarders, who have more natural half-pipes in Tahoe than anywhere else in the country. One of the great pleasures of skiing at Lake Tahoe is that when the lifts close, the action doesn't stop. Fine restaurants, nightclubs, casino showrooms, big-name acts, Broadway-style entertainment and 24-hour gaming can entertain even the most hopeless insomniac. If you just want to relax, there's always a spa or hot spring close by. Even if you don't ski, there's definitely plenty to do at Lake Tahoe. Snowmobiling tends to be the number one option, and guided tours use hundreds of miles of scenic trails, encompassing several national forests. There are also sleigh rides, and dogsled tours which are great for kids and couples. Recently, snowshoeing has become popular at several state parks and at most of the cross-country ski areas, and it's possible to take short, easy hikes through frosted meadows and pristine forest or even along snow-covered beaches. From Harrah's it is just a short walk to the gondola at Heavenly, or you can easily catch a bus to Sierra-at-Tahoe or Kirkwood. The Stateline hotels have such a complete transportation infrastructure that guests arriving at the Reno or Tahoe airports can get along just fine without a car. You can take the Tahoe Casino Express from Reno 11 times a day directly to the front door of Harrah's. In winter, the ski buses are frequent and convenient. Skiing Information |
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Harrah's offers the prime Nevada nightlife, along with seemingly endless stretches of pristine, rugged wilderness right outside the door. Plus, the Heavenly Gondola is just a short walk away and takes you to the California or Nevada runs of Heavenly. Take it easy indoors by enveloping yourself in luxury at Reflections the Spa, shop 'til you drop at the Promenade of Shops and Stores, or enjoy the domed swimming pool and Hydro-spas. Dance the night away at VEX nightclub, laugh 'til you cry with the comedy at the Improv, or experience the excitement on the casino floor. Harrah's six noteworthy restaurants will tempt your palate with everything from delicious buffet dining and coffees to award-winning steak and seafood venues, several with stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada. Guest rooms feature one king or two queen beds, sitting area, his and her bathrooms, safe, refreshment center, hairdryer, iron/board, and wireless Internet (for a fee). |
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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.
FACULTY
Gregory B. Hammer, MD
Professor, Anesthesia and Pediatrics
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, California
Irene P. Osborn, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Director, Division of Neuroanesthesia
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
Harish Ramakrishna, MD
Consultant
Department of Anesthesiology
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
Asst Professor of Anesthesiology
Chief of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Scottsdale, Arizona
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 #33478 EXP DATE 2/11/2011
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, Texas and 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.
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