Locations
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona is situated in a unique geological area that has mesmerized tourists for decades. Some people visit Sedona for breathtaking beauty that fills the senses and feeds the soul. Some visit for the delightfully eclectic shops and galleries. Many visit to savor the flavors and scents of the many restaurant choices available. There is no shortage of spectacular sights and exhilarating activities available.
Check out memorable outdoor adventures like Hummer or Jeep tours, hiking ruins, hot-air ballooning, trail rides, mountain biking, guided tours, championship golf, or just relaxing at a luxurious day spa. Whether you’re in the mood to dine on spicy Southwestern cuisine, cowboy grub, upscale steaks and seafood, authentic international fare, even family-friendly favorites, Sedona’s restaurants have it.
You will find incredible shopping: clothing, antiques, furniture, collectibles, gifts, and more at one-of-a-kind boutiques and gift shops. Start your shopping excursion in Uptown Sedona, a unique and popular shopping district with an eclectic collection of shops - it’s souvenir central. Sedona is truly an adventure for all.
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is located in Northern Arizona, just 90 minutes north of Phoenix, and is Sedona’s closest resort to the Valley of the Sun. This resort offers beautifully appointed guestrooms exquisitely decorated with Southwest features. Every guestroom offers a gas fireplace, patio or balcony, microwave, wet bar coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, and high speed Internet access.
In the tradition of a first-class resort, the following services are offered: concierge, room service, valet laundry, sight-seeing tours, and more. Tee it up at the Sedona Golf Resort, just steps from your room, featuring emerald greens set amid towering crimson sentinels. Not a golfer? Try the Hilton Spa, just steps from the Resort’s main building and open seven days a week.
Enjoy the beautiful cascades pool or the ShadowRock pool. For your dining pleasure, savor the delectable fare at The Grille at ShadowRock.
Resort fee includes: Basic guest room internet access, 800/local calls, Athletic Club access, 15% off selected Spa services, 15% off at Golf ProShop, use of pool toys, board games, use of washer/dryer, welcome house cocktail or wine, live music on selected nights, and parking. Resort fee inclusions 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
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 Anesthesia Practice |
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Tuesday, September 27 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0730 | The History and Science of Epidemics in the Time of CoVID | J.Szalados | ||
0830 | The Anesthesiology Provider's Role in Surge Planning and Response | J.Szalados | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Neuroprotection in Cardiac Surgery | J.Feinman | ||
1045 | Transcatheter Interventions Beyond TAVR | J.Feinman | ||
1145 | Basics of Ultrasound in Regional Anesthesia | C.Franco | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, September 28 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Supraclavicular Block: The Spinal of the Upper Extremity | C.Franco | ||
0830 | Infraclavicular and Axillary Blocks | C.Franco | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Four Legal Developments of This Year You Must Know About | J.Szalados | ||
1045 | Why Do Patients Sue Their Anesthesia Provider? | J.Szalados | ||
1145 | Evolution of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement | J.Feinman | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, September 29 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Anesthetic Care for Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease | J.Feinman | ||
0830 | Cardiopulmonary Bypass and ECMO | J.Feinman | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | ESP and Paravertebral Blocks | C.Franco | ||
1045 | SAP Block for Chest Analgesia: Combining PECS and Serrates Blocks Into a Single One | C.Franco | ||
1145 | Sciatic Block: From Gluteal to Popliteal | C.Franco | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, September 30 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | VAD Patients Receiving Noncardiac Surgery | J.Feinman | ||
0830 | TAVR Under MAC Sedation: A Case-Based Approach | J.Feinman | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Medical Malpractice: What It Is and What Strategies Minimize My Exposure | J.Szalados | ||
1045 | Medical Malpractice Insurance: Things Every Insured Must Know | J.Szalados | ||
1145 | Prudent Management of Apology and 'Disclosure': Discussing a Bad Outcome | J.Szalados | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 3.2 Pharmacology Hours† |
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Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
Rev. 8/10/22 |
FACULTY
Jared W. Feinman, MD, FASE
Associate Professor
Program Director, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carlo D. Franco, MD
Chairman Regional Anesthesia
JHS Hospital of Cook County
Professor Anesthesiology and Anatomy
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
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 Care Program and Neurocritical Care Unit
Director, Telemedicine Critical Care Medicine Outreach Program
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology
Anesthesiologist
Rochester General Hospital at Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester, New York
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: 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 1041421; Expiration Date 09/30/2022.
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 July 28, 2022. Cancellations between July 29, 2022, and August 28, 2022, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after August 28, 2022, 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.