Locations
Grand Teton National Park (Jackson Hole), Wyoming
Towering more than a mile above the valley known as Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet above sea level. Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway offer a variety of activities such as traditional mountain hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, climbing, swimming, boating, floating, canoeing, fishing, and biking. In addition to grand mountain vistas, the Tetons host some of the best wildlife hideouts from birds to bison.This area has superior wildlife viewing opportunities, especially early or late in the day. Expect to see a variety of waterfowl, moose, deer, elk, bison, and birds of all kinds. There is also unique shopping, excellent dining, and luxurious spa experiences to be had here.
PARK ENTRY FEES: $35 per private vehicle; $30 for a motorcycle; or $20 for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc. These fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway only. Yellowstone National Park has a separate entrance fee. https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/fees.htm
The Wort Hotel Jackson Hole
Since opening in 1941, The Wort Hotel has exemplified historic charm and is nationally recognized as one of the finest boutique hotels in Jackson Hole. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Wort Hotel receives numerous awards and accolades. Ideally located, you'll be just one half-block from the Town Square and iconic famous Antler Arches and a short walk to art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and nightlife. The Wort Hotel is also a must see for the Western fine art enthusiast. The Hotel contains over 175 pieces of original contemporary and traditional Western Art, valued at over $1.2 million. For those looking to shop, you'll find the Silver Dollar Mercantile offering The Wort Hotel and Silver Dollar merchandise plus unique gifts. Across the street are The Wort Plaza Shops: A collection of upscale boutiques, gourmet artisan chocolate shop, western art gallery and modern hair salon. Additional hotel amenities include jacuzzis and a fitness center. When it's time to eat, take a step back in time at The Wort Hotel's famous Silver Dollar Bar & Grill. Enjoy elevated Western cuisine in an intimate setting with an extensive wine list as well as a family-friendly "Little Buckaroos" Menu. The Silver Dollar Bar features streetside windows that are perfect for people watching and a great menu of signature items like burgers and elk gyros, plus a large wine list and unique cocktails. The Silver Dollar Showroom is Jackson's premier downtown music venue, inside The Silver Dollar Bar featuring local and regional bands.
Spacious guest rooms are appointed with custom-designed Western furnishings, goose down comforters and fine linens, 40” televisions, executive refrigerators, original artwork and décor, lavish bathrobes, cordless telephones, clock radios with MP3 connections, plush “Silver Dollar Sam” teddy bears and signature yellow rose. Additional features include spa quality bathroom amenities, exceptional bath amenities, Keurig coffee maker, safe, humidifier, iron/board and more. Deluxe Rooms are approximately 350 square feet and feature two Queen Beds or one King Bed (based on hotel availability; rooms with 1 King bed are extremely limited).
The Wort Hotel also makes a convenient home base for exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and is only 10 miles from the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).
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.
Topics in Anesthesia |
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Monday, October 2 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0730 | Challenges in Valvular Heart Disease: Focus on Aortic Stenosis and Aortic Valve Replacement | H.Ramakrishna | ||
0830 | Coronary Stents: Key Perioperative Challenges and Strategies | H.Ramakrishna | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Pacemakers Made Incredibly Simple | A.Wallace | ||
1045 | Cardiac Output Monitors and Goal-Directed Therapy | A.Wallace | ||
1145 | Medications for Intraoperative Blood Pressure Control: "Going Up or Down?" | I.Osborn | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, October 3 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Minimally Invasive Airway Management (Beyond MAC) | I.Osborn | ||
0830 | Extubation of the Difficult Airway | I.Osborn | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Complications in Noncardiac Surgery: Key National Data and How It Affects Your Practice | H.Ramakrishna | ||
1045 | Hot Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia | H.Ramakrishna | ||
1145 | PTSD and Central Adrenergics | A.Wallace | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, October 4 - Day Open |
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Thursday, October 5 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Anesthesia Machines | A.Wallace | ||
0830 | Checklist Tools | A.Wallace | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | New Concepts in Neuroanesthesia | I.Osborn | ||
1045 | The Geriatric Patient for Anesthesia: Considerations and Strategies | I.Osborn | ||
1145 | Dexmedetomidine: Why Should I Consider This a Relevant Drug in 2023? | H.Ramakrishna | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, October 6 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Pulmonary Hypertension: A Systematic Approach to Preoperative Evaluation | H.Ramakrishna | ||
0830 | Approach to the Patient With Cardiac Disease for Noncardiac Surgery | H.Ramakrishna | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Infection Control: Role of the Anesthesia Provider | I.Osborn | ||
1045 | Artificial Intelligence and Medicine | A.Wallace | ||
1145 | Drug Use and Addicted Physician | A.Wallace | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 6.5 Pharmacology Hours† |
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Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
Rev. 7/20/22 |
FACULTY
Irene P. Osborn, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Director, Division of Neuroanesthesia
Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, New York
Harish Ramakrishna, MD, FACC, FESC
Professor
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Arthur Wallace, MD, PhD
Professor of Anesthesiology
University of California San Francisco
Chief of Anesthesia
San Francisco Veterans Affair Medical Center
San Francisco, California
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 1042413; Expiration Date 10/06/2023.
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 August 2, 2023. Cancellations between August 3, 2023, and September 2, 2023, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 2, 2023, 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.