Sunriver, Oregon

Nestled next to the Deschutes River on 3,300 acres of pristine high desert, lush meadows, and beautiful pine forests, Sunriver, Oregon is the premier Northwest destination for vacationers, golfers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. With the Cascade Mountains to the west and the Newberry Volcanic National Monument to the east, Sunriver boasts an exciting array of world class amenities such as golf, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, biking, hiking, bird watching, spa and fitness centers, music and art festivals, and a variety of restaurants from fine dining to casual.

In the summer, the Sunriver Village is the place to dine, shop, and mingle, with activities for the whole family ranging from mini-golf, bumper cars, train rides and bounce houses. Just a short drive away, the High Desert Museum offers an interactive experience, complete with birds of prey, otters, porcupines, a bobcat, and living history. A 20 minute drive away, the Mt. Bachelor Bike Park features more than 10 miles of excavated and single-track trails. Mt. Bachelor’s Disc Golf course is a PDGA listed course. Ride the Pine Marten chair up to hole #1 and work your way down the mountain to the final hole #18. Elevation and the varied terrain add extra elements to your game!

The towns and unique regions that make up Central Oregon—Bend, Sisters, Madras, Redmond, LaPine and others—are bursting with high desert and mountain culture and ideas. Dubbed the “outdoor playground of the West” for a thousand good reasons, Bend is world famous for both its outdoor pursuits and pristine beauty. You can catch an art exhibit, dine at an award-winning restaurant, spoil yourself at one of many spas, or trek the legendary Bend Ale Trail, the largest beer trail in the west. Bend makes a great spot for family-friendly fun as well, from floating the river through the Old Mill District to canoe tours under the stars at one of the many Cascade Lakes.

Sunriver Resort

Sunriver Resort offers a unique Oregon vacation in a serene, natural setting. The resort boasts 63 holes of world-class golf, so magnificent that Golf Magazine awarded Sunriver the coveted Gold Medal, identifying this as one of America’s best golf resorts.

If Tennis is your game, the Resort’s USPTA certified tennis professional will give you the tools needed to play to your fullest potential. Take advantage of their indoor facility, including three tennis courts and state of the art conditioning center, or play on four outdoor courts. Visit The Cove, Sunriver Resort’s pool complex featuring a large pool area with zero entry design, hot tub, new spacious deck and lawn areas, water slide, kid’s discovery area, nature trails, food and beverage services, and private cabanas. Sunriver Resort has also recently launched a new indoor aquatics center that is located next to The Cove. The Cove aquatic center has a lazy river, waterslide, pool and hot tub for guests to enjoy.

Take refuge in the renowned Sage Springs Club and Spa, offering a full range of treatments for relaxation seekers. For those traveling with kids, Fort Funnigan children’s program and a host of other activities have been thoughtfully designed to keep every member of the family happy.

Be sure to check out the The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a closer look into the natural world that surrounds the Sunriver area. There is even a private marina on the Deschutes River for canoeing and kayaking.


Lodge Village Guestrooms offer one king or two double beds, gas fireplace, private deck, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron and more.

Lodge Village 2 Queen Suites sleep 2-6 people and are approximately 900 sqft. Two Queen beds are in an open loft upstairs with a Queen sleeper sofa downstairs in the living room. Kitchenette includes four-burner stove (no oven), small refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and dining and living room area. Queen Suites also offer two bathrooms, private deck, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and more.

Lodge Village King Suites are a spacious 990 sqft. and offer an open loft with a king bed and one bathroom with rain shower. Downstairs features a kitchenette with small refrigerator, microwave, stove top (no oven), coffee and tea maker, and island breakfast bar. King Suites also feature living room area, two flat-screen TVs, MP3 docking station, and a private deck.

The Sunriver Resort is located approximately 45 minutes away from Redmond, Oregon Airport (RDM); 3 1/2 hours from Portland International Airport (PDX); 2 1/2 hours from Eugene, Oregon Airport (EUG).

Contact us here or call (800) 222-6927 • (509) 547-7065
Click Here to Register

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 Topics in Anesthesia
Sunriver, Oregon
July 1-5, 2024

Monday, July 1

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0725 Welcome NWAS Staff
  0730 Artificial Intelligence in Cars and Now for Anesthesia L.Clark
  0830 Methadone: Not Just for Addiction - Now for the OR? L.Clark
  0930 Break
  0945 ABG: Part I L.Guzzi
  1045 ABG: Part II L.Guzzi
  1145 Anticoagulants and Anesthesia D.Jones
  1245 Adjourn
     

Tuesday, July 2

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Hypotension and Shock D.Jones
  0830 Management of the Combative Patient D.Jones
  0930 Break
  0945 Some Things We Do Anesthesia for Really No Reason, Why Do We Continue to Do This? L.Clark
  1045 Keeping Up With Ketamine: A Review of New Uses L.Clark
  1145 Thoracic Anesthesia L.Guzzi
  1245 Adjourn
     

Wednesday, July 3 – Day Open

     

Thursday, July 4

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 ERAS: Part I L.Guzzi
  0830 ERAS: Part II L.Guzzi
  0930 Break
  0945 What Is "State of the Art" for Patients With OSA? D.Jones
  1045 Postoperative Delirium (and Other Neurocognitive Disorders) D.Jones
  1145 Fire in the OR: A Hot Topic L.Clark
  1245 Adjourn
     

Friday, July 5

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Pheochromocytoma: What if You Don't Know? L.Clark
  0830 The Diabetic Patient: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents and the New Insulins L.Clark
  0930 Break
  0945 Nuclear, Biologic and Chemical Warfare Risk for Anesthesia L.Guzzi
  1045 Anesthesia and Obesity D.Jones
  1145 Neuromuscular Monitoring: Why Did the ASA Update the Guidelines for 2023? D.Jones
  1245 Adjourn  
   

20 CME

20 Class A CE

8.3 Pharmacology Hours†

 
Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.
Rev. 5/20/23

FACULTY

 

Laura D. Clark, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Chairman of the Institutional Review Board
Director of Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky

Louis Guzzi, MD, FCCM
Clinical Professor of Anesthesia and CCM
Florida State University School of Medicine
Director Cardiovascular and Vascular Intensive Care Unit
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, Florida

Dean R. Jones, MD, FRCPC
Associate Dean, Faculty of Medicine
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, 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 1043818; Expiration Date 07/05/2024.

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 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 May 1, 2024. Cancellations between May 2, 2024, and June 1, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after June 1, 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.

Click Here to Register
For flights starting 2024:

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars.

Please click here to book your flights.

You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1-800-328-1111* Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM36A

*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the Delta Meeting Network® reservation 800 number.