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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia's capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island located just off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. The city has one of the mildest climates in Canada, which allows its residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor activities year round.

Golf, hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, sailing, whale watching, and much more are all here. Victoria also enjoys some of Canada's most enthralling scenery—from the ocean to mountain vistas to incredible gardens. In fact, Victoria is known as "City of Gardens" for its many gardens, including Butchart Gardens, arguably the most beautiful garden in the world.

While here, pay a visit to the second oldest Chinatown in North America whose entrance is marked by the ornate Gate of Harmonious Interest. Victoria has plenty of interesting architectural buildings such as the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Provincial Legislative Buildings, and the Empress Hotel where you can have authentic afternoon tea. There are also the charming neighborhoods with their splendid Victorian and Edwardian houses—just driving around is a treat!

Victoria has a wealth of dining options, from fine dining to fish and chips. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities and theater here. In Victoria, you will certainly run out of time before you run out of things to do.

Hotel Grand Pacific

The capital city of British Columbia, and perched on the edge of the wild west coast, Victoria is an exciting destination that brings together history, culture, adventure and fun. Located right on the Inner Harbour,  the Hotel Grand Pacific is perfectly situated among some of Canada’s most picturesque scenery, yet just a short stroll from all Victoria has to offer.  Enjoy the great outdoors with a hike, a round of golf, fishing, or sea-kayaking. Borrow a hotel bicycle and explore Victoria on two-wheels, or head out on the water to do some whale-watching.

Get a true taste of Victoria through the hotel's vibrant dining scene, or browsing a farmers’ market. Or put on your walking shoes to wander downtown’s charming shopping district, or visit the city’s museums and attractions. There’s simply no end of things to discover in Victoria and around the Saanich Peninsula. At the end of your day, come back to the Hotel Grand Pacific, where you’ll be welcomed with a smile. Along with all of the traditional comforts and services that their guests have come to expect—room service, top-notch fitness and pool facilities, a knowledgeable concierge and tempting dining options— what sets them apart from other Victoria accommodations is our service. You’ll find each and every guestroom includes complimentary high-speed internet access, a private balcony offering fresh air and a view, and high-end bathroom amenities for pampering. In addition, Hotel Grand Pacific’s guestrooms are classically appointed with a casual elegance that will make you feel right at home with amenities such as flat panel HDTV,  coffee/tea maker, clock radio, safe, bathroom amenities by Gilchrist & Soames, hairdryer, plush bathrobes, iron/board and more.

Hotel Grand Pacific is located approximately 18 miles from the Victoria International Airport (YYJ).  Hotel Grand Pacific  parking: Self Parking is reduced to $12 per night for those who book their room through NWAS/NWWT only (normally around 18 CAD per night). Valet Parking is approximately 25 CAD per night. Clearance in the underground parking lot is 1.93 meters, or 6’4.” Over height parking is located across the street from the hotel for a fee and is subject to limited availability. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

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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
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
October 3-6, 2022

Monday, October 3

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast
  0725 Welcome NWS Staff
  0730 Anesthetic Management of Burn Patients K.Schroeder
  0830 Trauma Pain Management K.Schroeder
  0930 Break
  0945 Trauma Anesthesia Fundamentals N.Anand
  1045 Perioperative Blood Glucose Management N.Anand
  1145 Preventing Perioperative Neurological Injury K.Domino
  1245 Adjourn
     

Tuesday, October 4

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast
  0730 How to Avoid a Lawsuit: Lessons From the Closed Claims Project K.Domino
  0830 Improving Patient Safety in Anesthesia and Perioperative Care K.Domino
  0930 Break
  0945 Regional Anesthesia Frontiers K.Schroeder
  1045 Brachial Plexus Blocks N.Anand
  1145 Bread and Butter Lower Extremity Regional Anesthesia N.Anand
  1245 Adjourn
     

Wednesday, October 5

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Going Beyond "The Wall": Intubating Outside of the Operating Room N.Anand
  0830 Perioperative Hypertension Management N.Anand
  0930 Break
  0945 Cannabis and Chronic Pain N.Anand
  1045 Anesthesia for Spine Surgery K.Domino
  1145 Analgesic Alternatives to Opioids K.Schroeder
  1245 Adjourn
     

Thursday, October 6

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Postdural Puncture Headache Evaluation and Management K.Schroeder
  0830 Identifying and Navigating Workplace Silos K.Schroeder
  0930 Break
  0945 Workplace Wellbeing: In It for the Long-Haul K.Schroeder
  1045 Anesthesia Closed Claims Project: Lessons Learned and Current Trends K.Domino
  1145 Perioperative Delirium: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment K.Domino
  1245 Adjourn  
   

20 CME

20 Class A CE

6.8 Pharmacology Hours†

 
Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.
Rev. 10/5/22

FACULTY

Neelesh Anand, MD
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California

Karen B. Domino, MD, MPH
Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Adjunct Professor of Neurological Surgery
University of Washington School of Medicine
Vice Chair for Clinical Research
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
University of Washington
Staff Anesthesiologist
Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington

Kristopher M. Schroeder, MD, FASA
Professor
Vice Chair of Faculty Development
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, Wisconsin

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 1041422; Expiration Date 10/06/2022.

Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) 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 FEE

$100 August 4, 2022 to September 3, 2022. No refund after September 3, 2022; however, 50% of tuition paid may 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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