Locations
Vienna, Austria
Come explore this magnificent city whose history goes back to Roman times. There is so much to see, from St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Imperial Palace, and of course the magnificent baroque palace Schonbrunn. Bask in the splendor of the Secession, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the modern architecture of the Museumsquartier. Walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs, visit the Belvedere Palaces, or stroll along the magnificent Ring Boulevard and take a look at the heart of the former vast Habsburg empire, the Imperial Palace. Get a sense of the luster and glory of the old empire by visiting the Spanish Riding School, the Giant Ferris wheel at the Prater, as well as the sarcophagi in the Imperial Vault.
Vienna's cultural tradition of high art is well known worldwide, exeplified by a wide variety of theater, music, art, and cinemas. This historical city has been home to many famous musicians, such as Mozart and Beethoven. Vienna’s most trendy shopping mile is the Mariahilfer Strasse between the center of the city and Westbahnhof; hundreds of shops offer fashions, jewelry, and accessories. Enjoy yourself with a leisurely shopping stroll, in the sweet life between coffeehouses and pubs. Vienna also boasts one of the world’s most famous culinary traditions. A diverse yet delectably harmonious range of dishes reflects the city’s mix of nationalities and food cultures through the centuries, and inspires visitors from all over the globe.
Vienna is a very green city with an impressive number of parks in the city center. Situated in the very center of Europe, some of the most fascinating destinations are just around the corner. Tour Salzburg, Graz, Lake Neusiedl, or the Wachau region and its scenic beauty.
Vienna Marriott Hotel
The Vienna Marriott is positioned in the heart of Vienna, right on the famous Ringstrasse which Emperor Franz Josef had built as a splendid boulevard around the inner city. Only a few minutes walking distance from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Opera House, many museums, as well as the elegant pedestrian and shopping area, Kaerntner Strasse.
As one of the few hotels in the inner city with an indoor swimming pool, the Vienna Marriott allows you to take a splash following a relaxing sauna visit or stimulating workout in the well-equipped 24-hour fitness center. Browse the shops and boutiques in the lobby or enjoy a drink in one of the four food and beverage outlets. Two of these are bars (Cascade Bar and Champions Bar) and two are restaurants (Garden Café and the Parkring Restaurant). Please note the respective opening hours.
Newly renovated deluxe guest rooms showcase modern design and feature 1 King or 2 Double Beds (based on hotel availability), mini-bar, in room safe, work desk, individual climate control, alarm clock, iron/board, hair dryer, flat screen TV, and other thoughtful amenities.
Vienna Marriott Hotel is located approx. 23.6 km / 14.66 miles from the Vienna International Airport (VIE). Hotel parking: Hourly: €4.90; Daily: €27 (parking fees 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
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.
Relevant Topics in Anesthesia |
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Monday, April 21 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0730 | An Update in Resuscitation: The Bleeding Patient Part I | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0830 | An Update in Resuscitation: The Bleeding Patient Part II | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Perioperative Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Management Part I | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1045 | Perioperative Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Management Part II | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1145 | Patient Has Implantable Cardioverter / Defib and No Cardiologist, What Now? | S.Dunn | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, April 22 |
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| 0715 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0730 | Labor Analgesia: State-of-the-Art | S.Dunn | ||
| 0830 | Impediments to Labor Epidural Placement | S.Dunn | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | ERAS and Fluid Management Part I: What’s the Latest?? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1045 | ERAS and Fluid Management Part II: What’s the Latest?? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1145 | Anesthesia for the Morbidly Obese Patient | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, April 23 - Day Open |
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Thursday, April 24 |
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| 0715 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0730 | Hyperglycemia in the Perioperative Period | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 0830 | MRI and Anesthesia | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Endpoints of Resuscitation: Can We Do a Better Job? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1045 | Physics and Chemistry for Anesthesia Practitioners | S.Dunn | ||
| 1145 | Controversies in Pediatric Anesthesia | S.Dunn | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, April 25 |
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| 0715 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0730 | Anesthesia Jeopardy | S.Dunn | ||
| 0830 | The Monitoring of Coagulation: Are We Behind the Times? | R.Sikorski | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Mass Casualty Scenarios: Caught in the Middle | R.Sikorski | ||
| 1045 | Brain Edema and Perioperative Fluid Management | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1145 | Hyperthermia, Fever and Anesthesia | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 6.3 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Breakfast WILL NOT be served at the meeting, but an All American Breakfast Buffet is included in the group room rate for those that booked their room via NWAS/NWWT reservation methods only, and is served daily in the Park Ring Restaurant from 6:30am-10:30am. Hours subject to change, check with front desk. Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
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FACULTY
Steven Dunn, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Baystate Medical Center
University of Massachusetts School of Medicine
Worcester, Massachusetts
Rainer Lenhardt, MD, MBA
Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Robert A. Sikorski, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Medical Director of Trauma Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
The John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
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 1044739; Expiration Date 04/25/2025.
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 February 19, 2025. Cancellations between February 20, 2025, and March 22, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after March 22, 2025, 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.