Locations
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park are just 30 miles from Knoxville, nestled at the foot of the Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the south. Natural beauty, entertainment for all ages and tastes, and old-fashioned mountain hospitality make this a special place you and your family are sure to enjoy.
Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, and country music shows await you in nearby Pigeon Forge (about 7 miles). Leisure time activities abound: museums, golf, hiking, rafting, canoeing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding - you name it and you’ll find it. Shopping is a bargain hunter’s dream with everything from local crafts to designer clothes available in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area.
The numerous factory outlet malls in Pigeon Forge alone can keep you occupied for days or you can shop for country crafts along the Craft Loop. If you’ve never experienced fall foliage in the Smokies, you’re in for a real treat. The colors of nature are truly magnificent. Fall is the best time to be in Gatlinburg. It’s time for you to come and see why it’s one of the top five, best attended locations we use!
The Park Vista, a Doubletree Hotel
The Park Vista, a Doubletree Hotel is a Gatlinburg icon that sits overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the City of Gatlinburg. Here you'll find spacious, newly renovated guestrooms, each with a private balcony and views of the Great Smoky Mountains, the sunrise, city lights, and the mysterious “Blue Smoke” indigenous to the area's mountains. Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the hotel while enjoying the serenity of a Smoky Mountain sunset, with the city lights illuminating the valley below.
During your stay, play away in the indoor, private water-park attraction and multi-tiered, heated swimming pool. Between the adult pool, hot tub and kids wading pool you’re sure make a splash. If hiking in the mountains or shopping in the malls isn’t enough exercise, enjoy the hotel fitness center including free weights and PRECOR® equipment, making it easy for you to stay fit during your stay. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the casual and welcoming eatery Vista Grill and stop by Firefly’s Patio Lounge for mountain views around a firepit, and a great range of drinks and lighter bites.
Guest rooms feature a private balcony, 1 or 2 Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree signature king-sized beds, flat-screen HDTV, coffeemaker, mini-refrigerator, spacious bathroom with deluxe bath products and more.
The Park Vista, a Doubletree Hotel is located approximately 42 miles from and McGhee-Tyson Airport (TYS). Self parking is approx. $10 per car, per night at hotel, but is limited. Parking fees subject to change without notice.
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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.
Anesthesia Spectrum |
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Wednesday, October 16 - Pre-Conference Workshop (separate tuition and schedule applies) |
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Thursday, October 17 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0730 | Evidence-Based Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation | W.Buhrman | ||
| 0830 | Reducing Variations in Anesthesia Care: Evidence-Based Guidelines and Policy | W.Buhrman | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | An Update in Resuscitation: The Bleeding Patient Part I | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1045 | An Update in Resuscitation: The Bleeding Patient Part II | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1145 | Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Surgery | M.Zinder | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, October 18 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Propofol: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | M.Zinder | ||
| 0830 | Anesthetic Implications of Psychiatric Disorders | M.Zinder | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Anesthesia for Cardiac Electrophysiology Procedures: Pacemakers and ICDs | W.Buhrman | ||
| 1045 | Blame Anesthesia! It’s Political | W.Buhrman | ||
| 1145 | ERAS and Fluid Management Part I: What’s the Latest?? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Saturday, October 19 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | ERAS and Fluid Management Part II: What’s the Latest?? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0830 | Endpoints of Resuscitation: Can We Do a Better Job? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | The Monitoring of Coagulation: Are We Behind the Times? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1045 | Aviation and Anesthesia: Lessons Learned From Our Unexpected Colleagues | M.Zinder | ||
| 1145 | So I’m Burnt Out, Now What? Actionable Interventions for Provider Well-Being | M.Zinder | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Sunday, October 20 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Mass Casualty Scenarios: Caught in the Middle | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0830 | What to Do When the Patient Does Not Want Blood | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Anesthesia Liability and Risk Management I: Consent and Damage Control | W.Buhrman | ||
| 1045 | Anesthesia Liability and Risk Management II: Investigation, Response, and Resolution | W.Buhrman | ||
| 1145 | Anesthesia Liability and Risk Management III: Unfortunately, You Are Now a Defendant | W.Buhrman | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 5.2 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
| Rev. 5/19/23 | ||||
FACULTY
William C. Buhrman, MD
Facility Medical Director
Chairman of Anesthesiology
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Robert A. Sikorski, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Director of Trauma Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
The John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA
Zinder Anesthesia, LLC
Baltimore, Maryland
Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
Co-Founder, The Provider Wellness Symposium
ProviderSymposium.com
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 1043489; Expiration Date 10/20/2024.
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 August 17, 2024. Cancellations between August 18, 2024, and September 17, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 17, 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.
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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