Locations
Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík is the gateway to Iceland. A young-at-heart city with a long history, encircled by mountains and sea, it lies just minutes away from a magnificent unspoiled landscape thrown up and shaped by the energy of the earth. Whether you are looking for the excitement of a capital city or a quiet break in breathtaking scenery, Reykjavík has everything you could possibly want. This is an adventure playground of boiling mud pools, spurting geysers, glaciers and waterfalls. Iceland is the least densely populated country in Europe, with a pure, unpolluted and truly magical landscape.
In late spring, days lengthening until midsummer, when the sun dips down to the horizon but never sets. The magnificent countryside that surrounds the city also makes Reykjavík unique and provides the adventurous tourist with a wide variety of things to do. Salmon fishing, midnight golf, sailing, climbing, glacier trekking, horse riding and whale watching are all within easy reach of the capital and can easily fit into a day trip so that you can be back in the city in time for dinner.
Reykjavík has a buzzing art scene and offers a diverse range of cultural happenings and dynamic grassroots activities. It seems that the creative energy of the people living here knows no boundaries; painting, sculptures, photography, ceramics; everywhere you look small galleries and exhibition halls are filled with beautiful artwork. Icelandic musicians are first class and many of them have already attained international fame such as Björk, Mezzoforte, Sigurros, and Of Monsters and Men.
Iceland’s fashion industry is booming and young Icelandic designers have caught the attention of fashionistas in London, Paris and New York. Hand made clothes and accessories, some made of fish roe leather, and jewelery the likes of which are not available anywhere else.
Take a walk along Laugavegur, the main shopping street to take in the numerous boutiques, designer’s shops and art galleries that distinctive gifts for friends back home. When night falls, the boisterous nightlife begins. The many bars and clubs in the centrer are filled with life all weekend as jovial people horde into town for merrymaking. Iceland is easily accessible.
Situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean midway between Europe and North America with high frequency of flights to and from the country, Iceland is easy to reach.
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica
Set in the city center, the stylish Hilton Reykjavík Nordica hotel is one of the city’s most popular destinations for tourists, business travelers and locals alike. The hotel's central location provides a great base from which to discover the capital, and makes it easy to travel further afield and explore Iceland’s unspoiled natural landscapes. Enjoy Hilton style, service and quality, with the comfort and amenities you expect, and the extras you deserve. Unwind with a rejuvenating spa treatment followed by time in the sauna or hot tubs (fees apply) or stay on track with a rigorous workout in the fitness center. Later on, wine and dine at the open kitchen-style restaurant VOX restaurant and bar for contemporary Icelandic and Scandinavian cuisine.
Guest rooms are bright and spacious, offering large, opening windows, work area, complimentary Wi-Fi and LCD TV.
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica is located approximately 29 miles from the Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
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.
Current Anesthesia Practice |
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Monday, September 1 |
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| 0730 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0755 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0800 | What’s New in Perioperative Fluid Resuscitation and Volume Management? | J.Szalados | ||
| 0900 | Anticoagulation and Coagulation Dilemmas in Anesthesia: A Practical Approach | J.Szalados | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | A Mother’s Broken Heart: Obstetric Anesthesia in Heart Disease | H.De Soto | ||
| 1115 | HELLP! How to Keep Moms With Preeclampsia Safe | H.De Soto | ||
| 1215 | Clinical Application of a Short-Acting Opioid | T.Egan | ||
| 1315 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, September 2 |
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| 0745 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0800 | The Clinical Pharmacology of Intravenous Anesthetics in Obese Patients: How Do I Set the Pump? | T.Egan | ||
| 0900 | Are Opioids Indispensable for General Anesthesia? | T.Egan | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | Trauma Resuscitation: Avoiding the Triad of Death | J.Szalados | ||
| 1115 | Crystalloids versus Colloids: The Debate Lingers - Where Is the Data? | J.Szalados | ||
| 1215 | The Pregnant Patient for Non-Obstetric Surgery | H.De Soto | ||
| 1315 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, September 3 – Day Open |
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Thursday, September 4 |
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| 0745 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0800 | Postpartum Hemorrhage: How to Prepare for It and How to Prevent It | H.De Soto | ||
| 0900 | I Don’t Do Kids: Managing Pediatric Disease in the Adult Patient | H.De Soto | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | Total Intravenous Anesthesia: Theoretical Foundation and Practical Considerations | T.Egan | ||
| 1115 | Intraoperative Awareness: Is It a Problem? What Can We Do About It? | T.Egan | ||
| 1215 | What AI Knows: How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Our Practice | J.Szalados | ||
| 1315 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, September 5 |
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| 0745 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0800 | Life in the Digital Age: New and Evolving Risks to You and Your Family in Everyday Technology | J.Szalados | ||
| 0900 | Electronic Distraction in the Operating Room: Legal Implications | J.Szalados | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | What if the Patient's Bleeding to Death? The Influence of Hemorrhagic Shock on the Disposition and Effect of Intravenous Anesthetics | T.Egan | ||
| 1115 | Allergy and Anaphylaxis | H.De Soto | ||
| 1215 | Challenges in the PACU | H.De Soto | ||
| 1315 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 11 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Note: Breakfast will NOT be served at this meeting. Breakfast is included in the room rate for those that book via NWAS/NWWT reservation methods only. Please plan to eat prior to the meeting | ||||
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FACULTY
Hernando De Soto, MD
Chief of Anesthesia, University of Florida Proton Institute
Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia and Airway Services
University of Florida Health Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
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
James Emery Szalados, MD, JD, MBA, MHA,
FACHE, FCCP, FCCM, FCLM, FNCS
Attorney and Counselor at Law
The Szalados Law Firm, Hilton, New York
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 1044439; Expiration Date 09/05/2025.
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 July 2, 2025. Cancellations between July 3, 2025, and August 2, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after August 2, 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.