LIVE Webinar Conference

Northwest Anesthesia Seminars presents Relevant Topics in Anesthesia, a live webinar.

This live web conference will be presented with the same quality speakers and topics as our on-site conferences.

This is a live online course and will not be available for viewing later.

See below for more details.

 

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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

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
LIVE Webinar Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2024

  All times in Pacific Time  

Tuesday, February 27

  0655 Login to Zoom and Welcome NWAS Staff
  0700 Opioid Epidemic: Anesthesia Provider's Role A.Chandrakantan
  0800 Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy A.Chandrakantan
  0900 Break
  0910 Common PACU Problems A.Chandrakantan
  1010 Anesthetic Considerations for Endovascular Surgery: EVARs, TEVARs, and FEVARs R.Isaak
  1110 Break
  1120 Myths and Facts Regarding Perioperative Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactoid Reactions R.Isaak
  1220 Adjourn
     

Wednesday, February 28

  0655 Login to Zoom and Welcome NWAS Staff
  0700 The Pediatric Difficult Airway T.Bhalla
  0800 Pediatric Regional Anesthesia: Infant Spinals T.Bhalla
  0900 Break
  0910 Troubleshooting Labor Analgesia A.Traynor
  1010 Non-Obstetric Surgery in Pregnancy A.Traynor
  1110 Break
  1120 Cardiac Arrest on Labor and Delivery A.Traynor
  1220 Adjourn
     

Thursday, February 29

  0655 Login to Zoom and Welcome NWAS Staff
  0700 The Everlasting Effects of Covid on Patients Coming for Surgery T.Finn
  0800 Anesthesia for the Trauma / Burn Patient T.Finn
  0900 Break
  0910 Liver Disease and Anesthesia: Perioperative Management of the Cirrhotic Patient R.Isaak
  1010 Stuck Between a “Rock” and a Hard Place: Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism R.Isaak
  1110 Break
  1120 Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Fantasy: Examining Dogmas in Anesthesiology R.Isaak
  1220 Adjourn
     

Friday, March 1

  0655 Login to Zoom and Welcome NWAS Staff
  0700 Pediatric Comprehensive Pain Management T.Bhalla
  0800 ERAS for Pediatric Anesthesia T.Bhalla
  0900 Break
  0910 Of Mice and Men: What Is the Value of Preclinical Studies? A.Chandrakantan
  1010 Big Data: How Can We Apply to Clinical Practice? A.Chandrakantan
  1110 Break
  1120 Vigilance in Anesthesia T.Finn
  1220 Adjourn  
   

20 CME

20 Class A CE

20 CE

4.5 Pharmacology Hours†

 
Rev. 2/27/24

FACULTY

Tarun Bhalla, MD, MBA, FASA, FAAP
Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Akron Children's Hospital
Professor, Anesthesiology and Surgery
Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Akron, Ohio

Arvind Chandrakantan, MD, MBA, FAAP, FASA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics
Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Timothy P. Finn, CRNA, MSN, MBA, PhD
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Per Diem)
Illinois Orthopedic Network
Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, Illinois

Rob Isaak, DO, FASA
Professor of Anesthesiology
Division Chief - Liver Transplant / Vascular Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Durham, North Carolina

Andrea J. Traynor, MD
Clinical Professor
Co-Editor in Chief, Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology
Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Maternal Health
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, 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 1043880; Expiration Date 03/01/2024.

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 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 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 14 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWS/NWAS will not be responsible for any other liabilities you may incur.

COURSE CANCELLATION FEE

No penalty for webinar cancellation received by February 13, 2024. $50 penalty for webinar cancellations received after February 13, 2024. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that do not log in 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.

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