Locations
New Orleans, Louisiana
The historic French Quarter, the elegant Garden District, the lively music and colorful characters of Bourbon and Frenchmen Street--the thoroughfares of New Orleans are absolutely brimming with charm. The City that Care Forgot is full of incredible musicians, eateries, historical attractions, and more.
From Jazz and Blues to Country and even Rock'n'Roll, you'll be tempted inside any number of restaurants, lounges, and clubs. Cozy up to the bar and enjoy a beverage with dinner. Creole, Cajun, and other Southern culinary favorites are a specialty in this town. Tuck-in to a po' boy sandwich, a steaming dish of gumbo, étouffée, or jambalaya. Finer fare options include swordfish steaks, lobster, scallops, or blackened barracuda. For dessert, grab some fresh beignets to go at the famed Café du Monde.
Learn about New Orleans' unique history when you sign-up for a variety of historic tours. Walk the peaceful aboveground cemeteries to view ornate tombs and gravestones, some dating back to the late 1700s. If architecture strikes your fancy, Southern Louisiana is well-known for its abundance of antebellum plantation homes, each with a story detailing the lives of the prominent local families that built and lived in them. Down on the riverfront, you can indulge your romantic side with lunch and scenic city views from the water aboard a real 19th Century paddlewheel steamboat tour.
Families will enjoy The Audubon Zoo and Aquarium of the Americas with exhibits including an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, hands-on animal encounters, and lush gardens. Get up close and personal with Amur leopards, tigers, orangutans, and alligators. Touch a sting ray, feed a parakeet, and marvel at gigantic sharks and rays in the 400,000 gallon Gulf of Mexico Exhibit.
Souvenirs are a must when you visit six-mile-long Magazine Street. Here, the centuries-old cottages trimmed in Victorian millwork offer collections of local and regional art, crafts, specialized clothing, decor, and the best boutiques to found anywhere in the city. Shop 'til you drop at Riverwalk Mall, hosting over 220 stores. Upscale shopping can be found at Canal Place, home of Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers, Gucci and more.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
It's all about location in New Orleans and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside places you at the center of it all between the Warehouse and Arts District. Nestled against the banks of the Mississippi, guests can watch the ships come sailing in or dive into the city life just steps away. Grab a beignet, listen to live jazz, ride a streetcar, or hop into a parade, you never know what you’ll experience in the vibrant culture and excitement of New Orleans just outside the hotel's front door. Shop the Outlet Collection, attached to the hotel, walk to the French Quarter, Jackson Square, the Audubon Aquarium, and Butterfly Garden and Zoo, as well as countless restaurants, art galleries and more.
Start the day with traditional New Orleans classics like crawfish omelets or local favorites such as beignets. For lunch, stop in to the home of the world famous charbroiled oyster at Drago's Seafood Restaurant, where this cheesy, buttery dish is on every ‘must eat’ list. In the evening, visit Spirits, the hotel's open-air bar for a cocktail and American fare or travel upstairs to the Public Belt bar for speakeasy style and live music. On the go? Grab healthy options and get your coffee fix at Marketplace and River Blends Cafe. Whether you want a cardio fix or a sauna, you’ll find everything you need at The HealthClub by Hilton. Stay fit on-the-go with the fully equipped Athletic Center; New Orleans’ only indoor tennis courts; racquetball, squash, volleyball and basketball courts; whirlpool spas; fitness classes; access to two outdoor pools; and on-site certified personal trainers. Fees may apply.
Standard guest rooms feature 1 king or 2 queen Hilton Serenity Beds (based on hotel availability), flat screen TV, mini-refrigerator, clock radio w/ MP3 connection, safe, hairdryer, iron/board, coffee/tea maker and more. Hilton New Orleans Riverside is located approximately 13 miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Parking fees at the hotel are approximately $44 per night for self parking and $49 per night for Valet parking. Oversize parking available when arranged in advance. Parking fees subject to change without notice.
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.
New Jazz in Anesthesia |
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Thursday, May 2 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
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 | Shock Resuscitation and Fluid Therapy | C.Smith | ||
1045 | Trauma Airway Management | C.Smith | ||
1145 | The ABCs of AFE: Recognition and Management of Amniotic Fluid Embolus | G.Collins | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, May 3 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Postpartum Hemorrhage and TXA | G.Collins | ||
0830 | Targeted Blood Component Therapy in Postpartum Hemorrhage Using Viscoelastic Testing | G.Collins | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | The Geriatric Patient for Anesthesia: Considerations and Strategies | I.Osborn | ||
1045 | PBLD: The Patient on Naltrexone for Surgery | I.Osborn | ||
1145 | Trauma Anesthesia: Initial Evaluation and Management | C.Smith | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Saturday, May 4 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | General Anesthesia for Trauma | C.Smith | ||
0830 | Spine Surgery and Anesthesia | C.Smith | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Neuraxial Dexmedetomidine: Help or Hype? | G.Collins | ||
1045 | Update on Maternal Morbidity and Mortality | G.Collins | ||
1145 | Sustainability in Anesthesia | I.Osborn | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Sunday, May 5 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Anesthesia Considerations for Head Trauma and Increased ICP | C.Smith | ||
0830 | Anesthesia Considerations for Electrophysiology Procedures | C.Smith | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Opioid-Free Anesthesia for Bariatric Surgery | G.Collins | ||
1045 | The New ASA Airway Guidelines: What's Different? | I.Osborn | ||
1145 | PTSD: What Is It? How Can We Effectively Manage the Patient? | I.Osborn | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 7.6 Pharmacology Hours† |
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Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
Rev. 6/17/23 |
FACULTY
Gregory Collins, DNP, CRNA
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Texas Christian University School of Nurse Anesthesia
Fort Worth, Texas
Irene P. Osborn, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Director, Division of Neuroanesthesia
Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, New York
Charles Smith, MD
Attending Anesthesiologist
Montreal Neurological and Montreal General Hospitals
Professor of Anesthesia
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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 1043238; Expiration Date 05/05/2024.
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 for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), 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).
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 2, 2024. Cancellations between March 3, 2024, and April 2, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after April 2, 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.
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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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