Locations
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Welcome to the town of Banff in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rocky Mountains have long been an area of great significance to native peoples. The valleys were places of ceremony and celebration; the lakes and mineral springs offered rejuvenation for mind, body, and spirit. It was here, in 1885, that the Canadian Government created Canada’s first National Park. Today the Banff/Lake Louise area is a crossroads for international visitors and offers everything from spiritual retreats to contemporary art exhibits and theatrical performances.
Vacation possibilities here are as diverse as the Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape. Airplane tours offer guided flights for a unique view of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Relax aboard glass-enclosed boats as you travel through the Minnewanka Valley to Devil’s Gap on Lake Minnewanka. Fish peacefully along the shore of an alpine lake or stream. Cast at will, timelessly drifting along. Tee-off amongst the backdrop of dramatic mountain ranges, with local wildlife as your gallery.
Enjoy panoramic views, short hiking trails, interpretive exhibits, and restaurants. For the adventurer, take part in heli-sightseeing or heli-hiking. Learn a new skill with training programs for all skill levels in the disciplines of rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, outdoor leadership, avalanche awareness, and ski mountaineering.
For those who prefer a more relaxed, slower-paced alpine experience, backpacking or mountaineering adventures are offered. ATV tours are designed to get you off the main roads and into the wilderness. Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and floating are also part of the fun on the local rivers and lakes. Horseback ride through a pine forest with a nature guide hearing only hoof beats, bask in a natural hot spring or a luxury spa, or explore a glacier at the Columbia Icefield.
Finally, enjoy strolling alongside locals and world-travellers in downtown Banff as you discover a cosmopolitan collection of galleries, boutiques, and cafés. Shops range from internationally recognized clothiers and independently-owned establishments to Canada’s oldest department store.
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. The Rimrock Resort Hotel offers exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, fine dining, a luxury spa, pool and fitness center.
Guest rooms are 350 square feet and feature 1 King bed or 2 Queen beds (based on availability), LCD TV, complimentary Wi-Fi access, mini-fridge, Keurig coffee maker, safe, hair dryer, iron/board and more.
Standard rooms have obstructed views with trees or parts of the building, and Premium rooms have full valley views.
The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located on Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a 5 minute drive from the Banff town site and 1.5 hours west of Calgary International Airport (approx 90 miles/145 kilometers).
Park Pass: The city of Banff is located in one of Canada's National Parks. Everyone entering the parks must purchase a park pass. The rate is approximately $10.50 CAD per day for 1 adult or $21 CAD total per day for 2 or more persons in the same vehicle. Daily passes are sold for no more than 6 days, so if you are staying longer you must purchase a yearly pass for $72.25 CAD per adult or $145.20 CAD for family. Visit https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/tarifs-fees#admission for more information. Prices are subject to change without notice. You can purchase your pass online and print it out in advance: https://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/en?_ga=2.213620820.1177900272.1678494073-1442293178.1678228104.
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TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the anesthesia specialty or are impacted by it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
This continuing education program is designed for anesthesia providers and other healthcare providers seeking to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in the field. The program aims to provide attendees with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.
OBJECTIVES
Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Bolster competence in the management of patients with complex comorbidities and less common medical conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes and safety.
Improve skills/strategies in the use of newer equipment/technologies and improve performance within multidisciplinary protocols in order to optimize patient outcomes.
Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions.
Improve knowledge and competence in the timely recognition and management of complications during the perioperative period. By enhancing competence, patient outcomes improve by reducing complications.
Enhance recognition and coping strategies to mitigate the effects of workplace stressors and burnout and achieve well-being in the clinical setting.
Improve knowledge and competence in the provision of anesthesia care outside of the operating room.
* Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.
Clinical Topics in Anesthesia |
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Monday, August 19 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign-in - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0730 | Diagnosis and Management of Massive Pulmonary Embolism in Surgical Patients | R.Dudaryk | ||
| 0830 | Vasopressors for Hypovolemic Shock: Squeezing the Empty Tank | R.Dudaryk | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Are Opioids Indispensable for General Anesthesia? | T.Egan | ||
| 1045 | The Clinical Pharmacology of Intravenous Anesthetics in the Obese: How Do I Set the Pump? | T.Egan | ||
| 1145 | Pulmonary Hypertension: A Review and Update of Perioperative Management | M.Golinski | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, August 20 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign-in - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | An Update on Practice Guidelines for the Difficult Airway | M.Golinski | ||
| 0830 | Anesthesia Management for the Patient With Myasthenia Gravis and Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) | M.Golinski | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Colloids vs. Crystalloids: Sterling Equation Does Not Hold Water | R.Dudaryk | ||
| 1045 | Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy: What Is the Goal? | R.Dudaryk | ||
| 1145 | What If the Patient's Bleeding to Death? The Influence of Hemorrhagic Shock on the Disposition and Effect of Intravenous Anesthetics | T.Egan | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, August 21 – Day Open |
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Thursday, August 22 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign-in - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Clinical Application of a Short Acting Opioid | T.Egan | ||
| 0830 | Leadership and Teamwork in Anesthesiology: Lessons From Behavioral Science | T.Egan | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Opioid Sparing Strategies With an Emphasis on Magnesium Sulfate | M.Golinski | ||
| 1045 | Postoperative Delirium: The Syndrome, Clinical Features, and Perioperative Management | M.Golinski | ||
| 1145 | Pregnant Trauma Patient in Your OR: Don't Stare at the Belly | R.Dudaryk | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, August 23 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign-in - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Total Intravenous Anesthesia: Theoretical and Practical Considerations | T.Egan | ||
| 0830 | Intraoperative Awareness: Is It a Problem? What Can We Do About It? | T.Egan | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Anesthesiology Closed Claims Research | M.Golinski | ||
| 1045 | The Clot Thickens: Perioperative Viscoelastic Monitoring | R.Dudaryk | ||
| 1145 | Emergent Surgery and Reversal of Anticoagulants | R.Dudaryk | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 11 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
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FACULTY
Talmage D. Egan, MD
Professor and Chair
KC Wong Presidential Endowed Professorship, Department of Anesthesiology
Adjunct Professor in Departments of Neurosurgery, Bioengineering, and Pharmaceutics
University of Utah School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah
Roman Dudaryk, MD
Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
Division of Trauma Anesthesia / Critical Care Medicine
Co-Director Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Director of Quality, Department of Anesthesiology
University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida
Mary Golinski, PhD, CRNA, FAANA
Associate Professor
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
Staff CRNA, Northstar Anesthesia, Detroit Receiving Hospital
Staff CRNA, Trillium Anesthesia
Clinton Township, Michigan
ACCREDITATION
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Anesthesiology: This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements.
Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1043504; Expiration Date 08/23/2024.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Registered Nurses: NWAS/NWS is an approved provider of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. Provider number: 50-7480
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest 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 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS/NWS and NWWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Travel at your own risk.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
No penalty if canceled by June 19, 2024. Cancellations between June 20, 2024, and July 20, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after July 20, 2024, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can be applied toward tuition for another NWS/NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that are no-shows for the program.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
We value your patronage and have a simple program to reward you. Our Frequent Attendee Points (FAP) program gives you an added bonus for money spent on our seminars, as well as cruise cabins booked through our in-house travel agency, Northwest Worldwide Travel.
You are automatically enrolled in this program with your paid registration. Click here for more information.
*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-in every day you attend to receive credit.
While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.
Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.
Travel at your own risk.
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