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. One bedroom suites feature a bedroom with separate living area, patio or balcony, gas fireplace, dining table, microwave, mini refrigerator, wet bar, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, and more to ensure a comfortable stay.
Adventure seekers will love the hotel’s fitness offerings and proximity to more than 200 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and off-road activities like horseback riding, mountain jeep tours, hot air balloon rides and more. Capture additional views from the nearby Red Rock Scenic Byway and Cathedral Rock, or hop in the car to explore the Grand Canyon, just two and a half hours away. There’s plenty to do on-site as well; the resort features 25,000 square feet of fitness and wellness amenities featuring more than 30 weekly classes including the signature outdoor Red Rock Yoga, personalized Warrior Pit cross training workouts, a full-service spa, two outdoor pools, as well as lighted pickle ball and tennis courts. Additionally, The Sedona Golf Resort is adjacent to the resort and offers the Championship Gary Panks designed course that receives continuous four-star reviews from Golf Digest and has tons of great golf packages to choose from - a definite bucket list experience!
Dine at Shadowrock Tap + Table, the resort’s social hub that boasts an innovative menu, full of fresh Southwest flavors and familiar favorites. Or check out Blue Water Café, the seasonal al fresco café by the pool, serving up drinks and light meals.
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is located approximately 113 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and 47 miles from Flagstaff Pulliam Regional Airport (FLG).
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, October 7 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0730 | Aortic Stenosis and Anesthesia: Taking the Fear Out of Fearsome | S.Khoche | ||
0830 | Factor Concentrates, Hemostasis and New Developments | S.Khoche | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Perioperative Anaphylaxis | A.Spencer | ||
1045 | Perioperative Use of Ultrasound: Is This All Hocus "POCUS"? | A.Spencer | ||
1145 | Advances in Regional Anesthesia for Orthopedics: New Blocks and New Tricks for Old Blocks | S.Garner | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, October 8 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | QL and ESP Blocks: The Holy Grail of Truncal Analgesia? | S.Garner | ||
0830 | Alternative Nerve Block Approaches for Shoulder Analgesia | S.Garner | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Post-Spinal Hypotension in C-Sections: Keeping It Up | S.Khoche | ||
1045 | Inotropes and Vasopressors | S.Khoche | ||
1145 | Emergence Delirium in Pediatrics: Prevention and Management | A.Spencer | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, October 9 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | How Gastric Ultrasound Can Change Your Practice | A.Spencer | ||
0830 | Postoperative and Post-Discharge Nausea and Vomiting | A.Spencer | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Pharmacological Review of Local Anesthetics and Adjunctive Agents | S.Garner | ||
1045 | Developing an Anesthesia and Analgesia Protocol for Total Knee Arthroplasty | S.Garner | ||
1145 | Stress Dose Steroids Prior to Anesthesia | S.Khoche | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, October 10 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Regional Anesthesia Complications: Protecting Your Patients and Yourself | S.Garner | ||
0830 | Pediatric Regional Anesthesia: Current Controversies | A.Spencer | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Pediatric Perioperative Pain Management | A.Spencer | ||
1045 | Pulmonary Hypertension and RV Failure: Ever-Present Danger | S.Khoche | ||
1145 | The Logic of Glycemic Control for the Anesthesia Team | S.Khoche | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 9.4 Pharmacology Hours† |
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Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
Rev. 7/29/24 |
FACULTY
Shane D. Garner, MSNA, CRNA
Director of Anesthesia
Ripon Community Hospital
Ripon, Wisconsin
Swapnil Khoche, MBBS, DNB, FCARCSI
Associate Professor
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California
Adam Spencer, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine
Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Pain Physician
Alberta Children's Hospital
Anesthesiologist, South Health Campus
Calgary, Alberta, 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 1043536; Expiration Date 10/10/2024.
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 7, 2024. Cancellations between August 8, 2024, and September 7, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 7, 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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