Key Largo, Florida

Key Largo is the first and northernmost of the Florida Keys, and is only an hour’s drive from South Florida’s two major airports. Home to tropical hardwoods and winding creeks, Key Largo has some of the most interesting botanical scenery in Florida.

Several state parks are within easy reach including John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock State Park, Everglades National Park, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. In these natural sanctuaries, visitors can enjoy eco-tours, paddleboarding, glass-bottom boat tours, nature trails, and wildlife viewing. Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center will delight visitors with a variety of bird species whether in recovery or enjoying renewed life in a safe environment.

Head to the beach for excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, and even dolphin encounter programs. Molasses reef is home to turtles, nurse sharks, rays, and many different kinds of reef fish. Nearby wrecks including Speigel Grove are perfect for advanced divers looking for a challenge. Key Largo is also well-known as a sport-fishing destination. Team up with some of the world’s greatest fishing guides for offshore or backcountry excursions.

Playa Largo Resort and Spa

Playa Largo Resort and Spa is perfectly situated on 14.5 secluded beachfront acres boasting sweeping views of Florida Bay and was named the #1 Resort in the Florida Keys by the Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers' Choice Awards.

Unwind in the stunning beachfront pool or get active with a vast array of watersports, eco tours, diving, snorkeling, or fishing. Nearby attractions include glass bottom boat, sightseeing tours and unique island shopping. With multiple restaurants, room and beach service, guests will enjoy a variety of epicurean delights. The Ocean Spa, with its massages and treatments, will provide a relaxing and pampering escape. Recharge in your own personal hideaway from days of sand, surf and sun and evening strolls and cocktails. Or never go out and take in the views. This family-friendly resort is a destination in itself.

Guest accommodations are reminiscent of old Florida with an Ameri-Caribbean aesthetic and feature modern amenities such as an interactive Ipad that allows guests to control their experience with a touch of their finger, Smart entertainment panel that allows a cinema effect to streaming movies and music, wood washed porcelain tile flooring, Marriott Luxury Beds, and a balcony. Other room amenities include mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, alarm clock, safe, iron/board, robes, hairdryer, and more to ensure a comfortable stay. This upscale Island destination located 64 miles from the Miami International Airport (MIA). Valet parking is included in daily resort fee for hotel guests; complementary self parking is also available. 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

The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the healthcare provider in reviewing, updating, and/or expanding knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences - as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent in the anesthesia professions.

Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently developed additional, related, and similar drugs.

Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.

Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administrations, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services.

Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups - recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the responsibility to compile and approve such tenets - in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.

Apply the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.

Current Topics in Anesthesia
Key Largo, Florida
January 20-23, 2022

Thursday, January 20

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0725 Welcome NWS Staff  
  0730 Fluid Management in the 21st Century: The Quest for Euvolemia (GDFT, SVV,PPV, SVI Explained) C.Goldstein  
  0830 Desaturation Drama - a Practical Approach to the Hypoxemic Patient C.Goldstein  
  0930 Break
  0945 Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Fantasy: Examining Dogmas in Anesthesiology R.Isaak  
  1045 What would YOU do?!?! Clinical Challenges and Conundrums Facing Anesthesia Providers R.Isaak  
  1145 What is New in Obstetric Anesthesia 2022 B.Clayton  
  1245 Adjourn
1.1 Pharmacology Hours
 
 

Friday, January 21

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Obstetric Drugs and Deliveries: Anesthesia Considerations B.Clayton  
  0830 Considerations for Women with Substance Use Disorder B.Clayton  
  0930 Break
  0945 ERAS in the 21st century: Why, How and When? C.Goldstein  
  1045 Lung lessons: Practical Approach to Evaluation, Risk Stratification and Perioperative Management of Patients with Lung Disease C.Goldstein  
  1145 Anesthetic Considerations Endovascular Surgery EVARs, TEVARs, and FEVARs R.Isaak  
  1245 Adjourn
2.1 Pharmacology Hours
 
 

Saturday, January 22

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Myths and Facts Regarding Perioperative Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactoid Reactions R.Isaak  
  0830 Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism Management R.Isaak  
  0930 Break
  0945 Medical-Legal Considerations related to Obstetric Anesthesia B.Clayton  
  1045 AANA Foundation Closed Claim Study: Lessons Learned B.Clayton  
  1145 Blockbuster: Regional Anesthesia from Head to Toe - Primer and Pearls C.Goldstein  
  1245 Adjourn
1.4 Pharmacology Hours
 
 

Sunday, January 23

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Anticoagulation Aggravation? Coagulation Confusion? NOAC, DOAC, TXA, PCC - A Practical Review C.Goldstein  
  0830 Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual and Augmented Reality Primer C.Goldstein  
  0930 Break
  0945 "Code in the OB Unit" Resuscitation Efforts for Mom and Baby B.Clayton  
  1045 Liver Disease and Anesthesia: Perioperative Management of the Cirrhotic Patient R.Isaak  
  1145 Advances in the Practice of Anesthesiology: Gameshow Style! R.Isaak  
  1245 Adjourn
1.9 Pharmacology Hours
 
   

20 CME

20 Class A CE

6.5 Pharmacology Hours†

 
Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.
Rev. 2/11/21

FACULTY

Beth Ann Clayton, DNP, CRNA, FAAN
Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Cincinnati
Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Major
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio

Joseph Christopher Goldstein, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Central Florida College of Medicine.
OR Medical Director
Director of Anesthesia Clinical Affairs and Medical Informatics
Co-Director TAVR Program
Department of Anesthesiology, VAHS
Gainesville, Florida

Robert Isaak, DO
Associate Professor
Department of Anesthesiology, Liver Transplant Division
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Assistant Residency Program Director
Assistant Director, Enhanced Recovery Program
Durham, North Carolina

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health and Northwest Anesthesia Seminars. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health 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: CME credit will be sent directly to The American Board of Anesthesiology to fulfill the Part 2 requirement for the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA®).

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 CEC; AANA Code #1040740; Expiration Date 1/23/2022.

Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) 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 is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number 4833), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480). 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 Anesthesia 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 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS 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 FEE

$100 November 21, 2021 to December 21, 2021. No refund after December 21, 2021; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing.

FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)

FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including net hotel* and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). Once you have enough points to cover a full tuition they can be redeemed for tuition (no cash value). A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS! Click here for more information.

*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel 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.