Locations
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is America’s most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasure with a rich 300-year history just waiting to be discovered. Hundreds of lovingly preserved structures grace the Historic District’s narrow streets. Visit Charles Towne Landing, the site where the original settlement was established in 1670.
Explore the Charleston Museum, our nation’s first museum, founded in 1773. Tour Patriots Point, the world’s largest naval and maritime museum and home to WW II’s Fighting Lady, the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Drive to Fort Moultrie, scene of the first decisive American victory of the Revolution and a mainstay of shore defense until 1947. Take a scenic boat tour to Fort Sumter, the man-made island fortress where the Civil War began. World-famous estates and gardens offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into life during the historical era.
Informative tours of the Charleston area are offered daily and are a must for all who want to truly appreciate this living museum. The area’s lush sea islands and sun-drenched beaches offer as much recreation and relaxation as your heart desires. Golf is on a world-class level, with challenging courses reflecting the natural beauty of South Carolina’s low country. Charter fishing in the Gulf Stream or inshore waters is readily available. Shopping is a passionate pursuit. Marvel at native sweet grass baskets and handmade crafts found in Charleston’s famous open-air market or browse through inviting boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops. When it comes to dining your biggest decision may just be what to try next.
Every meal is a celebration of tastes, with variety that ranges from traditional oyster roasts to fine continental dining. If festivals strike your fancy you have come to the right place. At any time of year you will always find more to see, do, and experience than you ever imagined in a place where warm welcomes have been a treasured tradition for over 300 years.
Hotel Bennett Charleston
Start your day with coffee on the outdoor terrace or at La Patisserie with pastries that transport you to the Champs-Élysées. Toast yourself at a famed champagne bar or unwind with a rejuvenating treatment at the spa or in the heated, rooftop pool. Keep up your fitness routine during your getaway in the Fitness Room. And after a day of exploring Charleston, indulge in sunset aperitif on the roof, overlooking the cityscape.
Luxurious guestrooms offer one King or 2 Queen beds (based on hotel availability), and amenities such as spacious bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and separate showers, hair dryer, bathrobes, safe, Nespresso machine, honor bar, iron/board, and much more.
Hotel Bennett is located just 11 miles from the Charleston International Airport (CHS). Valet parking is available at an overnight rate of $42 and daily rate of $18, with in/out privileges. Parking fees subject to change without notice.
| Concurrent Workshop | |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 - Law School 101 for Heatlhcare Practioners (separate schedule and tuition applies) | |
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.
Topics in Anesthesia |
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Tuesday, February 11 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0730 | An Update in Resuscitation: The Bleeding Patient Part I | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0830 | An Update in Resuscitation: The Bleeding Patient Part II | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Electrolyte Emergencies: A Review for the Anesthesia Provider | J.Szalados | ||
| 1045 | Preload, Afterload and Contractility: A Review of Hemodynamics | J.Szalados | ||
| 1145 | Noncardiac Surgery in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) | H.Arora | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, February 12 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Coronary Stents: Keeping Them Patent! | H.Arora | ||
| 0830 | TEE in Noncardiac Surgery | H.Arora | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | ERAS and Fluid Management Part I: What’s the Latest?? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1045 | ERAS and Fluid Management Part II: What’s the Latest?? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1145 | Perioperative Cardiac Arrest: When It’s NOT Really ACLS as per Protocol | J.Szalados | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, February 13 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Preoperative Clearance: Defensive Medicine and How It Can Hurt You | J.Szalados | ||
| 0830 | Management of the Acutely Septic Patient | J.Szalados | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Anesthetic Considerations for Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Surgery | H.Arora | ||
| 1045 | Lessons Learned from Medicolegal Expert Witness Case Reviews | H.Arora | ||
| 1145 | Endpoints of Resuscitation: Can We Do a Better Job? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, February 14 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | The Monitoring of Coagulation: Are We Behind the Times? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0830 | Mass Casualty Scenarios: Caught in the Middle | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Anticoagulation and Regional Anesthesia | H.Arora | ||
| 1045 | Morbid Obesity: The Anesthesia Provider’s Perspective | J.Szalados | ||
| 1145 | Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Heart Failure: Silent but Deadly Traps for the Unwary Anesthesia Provider | J.Szalados | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 CEC 5 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
| Rev. 4/3/24 | ||||
FACULTY
Harendra Arora, MD, MBA, FASA
Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Education, Anesthesiology
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Robert A. Sikorski, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Medical Director of Trauma Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
The John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
James E. Szalados, MD, JD, MBA, MHA, FACHE, FCCP, FCCM, FCLM, FNCS
Attorney and Counselor at Law
The Szalados Law Firm, Hilton, NY
Director, Surgical Critical Care and Surgical / Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Director, Neurocritical Program and Neurocritical Care Unit
Rochester Regional Health System and Rochester General Hospital
Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology, University of Rochester
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant Program
Rochester Institute of Technology
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, Pennsylvania
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 1044389; Expiration Date 02/14/2025.
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 December 12, 2024. Cancellations between December 13, 2024, and January 12, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after January 12, 2025, 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.
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.