Locations
Chicago, Illinois
Come discover Chicago’s famed restaurants, renowned museums, stunning waterfront, groundbreaking music, award-winning theatres, over 300 parks and green spaces, and iconic architecture. Here, 77 vibrant, ethnically diverse neighborhoods make up the heart and soul of Chicago. These are just some of the reasons why Condé Nast Traveler ranked Chicago the #1 on their list of Best Large Cities in the U.S. for 8 years in a row.
Chicago is home to more than 7,000 restaurants, from Michelin star winners and James Beard Award medalists to world-famous cheese burgers and classic deep dish pizza. If shopping is your thing, the Magnificent Mile will entertain you for hours. Sports buffs will want to grab tickets to any number of sporting events to watch legendary teams compete. Other popular attractions include the historic Water Tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, John Hancock Observatory, and Millennium Park.
Enjoy outdoor escapes and urban adventure, with the stunning city skyline as your backdrop. Go kayaking along the award-winning Riverwalk or cycle the 18-mile Lakefront Trail, dotted with harbors, beaches, restaurants and bars. And don’t forget to explore Navy Pier or to experience a river boat cruise on Lake Michigan.
Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Experience this luxurious hotel located in the heart of downtown Chicago. With breathtaking river and city views, The Royal Sonesta is centrally located within walking distance to the Millennium Park, Lyrics Opera of Chicago, Tribune Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, and just 4 miles away from Wrigley Field.
Take a step outside and immerse yourself in the picturesque Chicago Riverwalk for a revitalizing jog or keep up with your workout routine in the state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring the latest cardio and strength training equipment, including a Peloton bike, to elevate your workout. Practice yoga and mindfulness exercises while enjoying the invigorating views of the river.
Experience the inviting ambiance of a loft-like indoor dining room and enjoy a fresh breakfast or delicious dinner at the Hoyt’s American Tavern. Satisfy your cravings at Market by choosing a grab or go snack or drink from a curated selection of locally-sourced beer, wine, prosecco, and cocktails.
Newly renovated guestrooms feature 1 king or 2 queen* beds (based on hotel availability), complimentary Wi-Fi (excludes meeting room), mini-fridge, flat-screen television, a laptop-size safe, and Keurig coffee maker, iron/board, and more to ensure a comfortable stay. *Rooms with 2 queen beds are extremely limited.
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is located approximately 13 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and 18 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The hotel offers self-parking for guests, located at nearby facilities for approximately $58 per car, per night or valet for approx. $75 per night. Parking fees subject to change without notice.
Concurrent Workshop | |
May 21, 2025 - EKG Interpretation Seminar (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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Wednesday, May 21 - Preconference Worshop - EKG Interpretation Seminar (extra schedule and tuition applies) |
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Thursday, May 22 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0730 | Cardiac Evaluation of the Patient for Noncardiac Surgery: Do You Really Need a Cardiology Consult? | D.Sutherland | ||
0830 | Pulmonary Hypertension: What You Don't Know Might Make Your Day Interesting | D.Sutherland | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | The New ASA Airway Guidelines: What's Different? | I.Osborn | ||
1045 | Supraglottic Airways: Past, Present and Future | I.Osborn | ||
1145 | Antibiotics, Allergies and Anaphylaxis: We Brought It on Ourselves | M.Murphy | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, May 23 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Burnout in Healthcare: Past Time to Do Something | M.Murphy | ||
0830 | Wellness and Mental Fitness: Don’t Expect HR to Provide It | M.Murphy | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Anesthesia and Technology: Have We Forgotten the Patient? | D.Sutherland | ||
1045 | Myths vs. Reality in Anesthesia | D.Sutherland | ||
1145 | Sustainability in Anesthesia | I.Osborn | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Saturday, May 24 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Medications for Intraoperative Blood Pressure Control: “Going Up or Down?” | I.Osborn | ||
0830 | Perioperative Fluid Management: Can We Do Better? | I.Osborn | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Production Pressures and Outcome Measures: The New Norm | M.Murphy | ||
1045 | Positioning Injuries: Risks and Responsibilities | M.Murphy | ||
1145 | Vascular Anesthesia: Stents Are Great but What About Open Procedures? | D.Sutherland | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Sunday, May 25 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Perioperative Surgical Home: Do We Need an Extreme Makeover? | D.Sutherland | ||
0830 | Opioid Crisis 2025: Yikes! | D.Sutherland | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | PTSD: What Is It? How Can We Effectively Manage the Patient? | I.Osborn | ||
1045 | The Obesity Epidemic Is Getting Bigger | M.Murphy | ||
1145 | Ethics Challenges You Will Face | M.Murphy | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 5.5 Pharmacology Hours† |
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Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
Rev. 2/14/24 |
FACULTY
Mark T. Murphy, MD
Retired Anesthesiologist
St. Petersburg, Florida
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars
Pasco, Washington
Irene P. Osborn, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Director, Division of Neuroanesthesia
Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, New York
Dale F. Sutherland, MD
Delaware Anesthesia Associates
Director, Cardiac Anesthesia
Pain Management
Lewes, Delaware
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 1044496; Expiration Date 05/25/2025.
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 March 22, 2025. Cancellations between March 23, 2025, and April 22, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after April 22, 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.
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