Clinical Topics in Anesthesia

Banff, Alberta, Canada
August 18 - 22, 2025

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

Schedule

Clinical Topics in Anesthesia

Banff, Alberta, Canada
August 18 - 22, 2025

Monday, August 18
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWAS Staff
  • 0730
    Dysrhythmias in OR: Knowing the Ps, Qs and Those Pesky U Waves
    L.Guzzi
  • 0830
    Hypertension and Anesthetic Risk: Anesthesia Roles and Perioperative Demands
    L.Guzzi
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Preparing Children for the Operating Room: What Are the Current Practices?
    A.Adler
  • 1045
    Review of Pediatric Anesthesia: From Premeds to Emergence Delirium
    A.Adler
  • 1145
    Noncardiac Surgery for Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
    A.Adler
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, August 19
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    PTSD: What Is It and How It Affects Us as Healthcare Providers Part I
    M.Zinder
  • 0830
    PTSD: What Is It and How It Affects Us as Healthcare Providers Part II
    M.Zinder
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Enhanced Recovery After Anesthesia (ERAS): A Primer for Anesthesia and CCM Part I
    L.Guzzi
  • 1045
    Enhanced Recovery After Anesthesia (ERAS): A Primer for Anesthesia and CCM Part II
    L.Guzzi
  • 1145
    New Advances and Therapy for Malignant Hyperthermia
    L.Guzzi
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, August 20 - Day Open
Thursday, August 21
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    The Opioid Epidemic and the Anesthesia: How Much Is Too Little?
    A.Adler
  • 0830
    OSA and Pediatric Anesthesia: From Diagnosis to Discharge
    A.Adler
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Aviation and Anesthesia: Lessons Learned From Our Unexpected Colleagues
    M.Zinder
  • 1045
    Patient Positioning: Injury Awareness and Protection
    M.Zinder
  • 1145
    Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Surgery
    M.Zinder
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, August 22
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Medical Malpractice and Me: The Defense Starts Now!
    L.Guzzi
  • 0830
    Anesthesia Record, Documentation Blues and That EMR Recording: Do’s and Don’ts
    L.Guzzi
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Stress Management for Healthcare Providers
    M.Zinder
  • 1045
    Pediatric Anesthesia and Neurodevelopment: Long-Term Impact of Our Drugs
    A.Adler
  • 1145
    PBLD: Help, This Kid Showed Up With a Ventricular Assist Device - What Do I Do?
    A.Adler
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Adam C. Adler, MS, MD, FAAP, FASE

Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas

Louis M. 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

Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA

Zinder Anesthesia, LLC
Baltimore, Maryland
Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown University
Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington, District of Columbia

Location

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Welcome to the town of Banff in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rocky Mountains have long been an area of great significance to native peoples. The valleys were places of ceremony and celebration; the lakes and mineral springs offered rejuvenation for mind, body, and spirit. It was here, in 1885, that the Canadian Government created Canada’s first National Park. Today the Banff/Lake Louise area is a crossroads for international visitors and offers everything from spiritual retreats to contemporary art exhibits and theatrical performances.

Vacation possibilities here are as diverse as the Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape. Airplane tours offer guided flights for a unique view of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Relax aboard glass-enclosed boats as you travel through the Minnewanka Valley to Devil’s Gap on Lake Minnewanka. Fish peacefully along the shore of an alpine lake or stream. Cast at will, timelessly drifting along. Tee off amongst the backdrop of dramatic mountain ranges, with local wildlife as your gallery.

Enjoy panoramic views, short hiking trails, interpretive exhibits, and restaurants. For the adventurer, take part in heli-sightseeing or heli-hiking. Learn a new skill with training programs for all skill levels in the disciplines of rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, outdoor leadership, avalanche awareness, and ski mountaineering.

For those who prefer a more relaxed, slower-paced alpine experience, backpacking or mountaineering adventures are offered. ATV tours are designed to get you off the main roads and into the wilderness. Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and floating are also part of the fun on the local rivers and lakes. Horseback ride through a pine forest with a nature guide hearing only hoof beats, bask in a natural hot spring or a luxury spa or explore a glacier at the Columbia Icefield.

Finally, enjoy strolling alongside locals and world-travellers in downtown Banff as you discover a cosmopolitan collection of galleries, boutiques, and cafés. Shops range from internationally recognized clothiers and independently-owned establishments to Canada’s oldest department store.

Accommodations

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. The Rimrock Resort Hotel offers exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, fine dining, a luxury spa, pool and fitness center.

Deluxe rooms are approx 350 square feet and offer varying mountain views. Premium guest rooms range from 350-400 square feet and offer valley and mountain views. Both room types feature 1 king bed or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), LCD TV, complimentary Wi-Fi access (excludes meeting rooms), mini-fridge, Keurig coffee maker, safe, hair dryer, iron/board and more.

The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located on Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a 5 minute drive from the Banff town site and 1.5 hours west of Calgary International Airport (approx 90 miles/145 kilometers). If you opt to take one of the frequent airport shuttle services from Calgary to Banff, you’ll enjoy a luxury ride directly to your hotel entrance. Once in the town of Banff, you’ll find the town very walkable, and you can easily jump on the local transit system to get you further afield.

Park Pass: The city of Banff is located in one of Canada's National Parks. Everyone entering the parks must purchase a park pass. The rate is approximately $11 CAD per day for 1 adult or $22 CAD total per day for 2 or more persons in the same vehicle. Daily passes are sold for no more than 6 days, so if you are staying longer you must purchase a yearly pass for $75.25 CAD per adult or $151.25 CAD for family. Visit https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/tarifs-fees#admission for more information. Prices are subject to change without notice. You can purchase your pass online and print it out in advance: https://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/en?_ga=2.213620820.1177900272.1678494073-1442293178.1678228104

Rooms starting at
CAD 490 per night *
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CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations or change in room reservations accepted without penalty until July 16, 2025. Cancellations or change in room reservations received by the hotel after July 16, 2025, will be charged for the entire reserved stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). This includes check-out prior to confirmed date, changing room type, or no-shows. No exceptions allowed for any reason. Travel insurance is highly recommended. 

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room and tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Approximately 30 days prior to arrival, the hotel will automatically charge the provided credit card for the remaining full reserved stay plus tax.

Our group room block is sold out. Please book directly with the hotel: https://www.rimrockresort.com/

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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 Credits™. 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 AnesthesiologyTM (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 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1044753; Expiration Date 08/22/2025
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 I 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 is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, NH, SC, WV, and WY (Provider Number 50-7480). This program offers 20 contact hours.
AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

†Pharmacology hours subject to change. 

Who Should Attend?

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 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 co-morbidities 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.

Medical Director

Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

  • MD/DO
    $ 1000 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1050 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1075 Late Registration Fee
    $ 275 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 950 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1000 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1025 Late Registration Fee
    $ 265 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 850 Early Registration Fee
    $ 900 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 925 Late Registration Fee
    $ 240 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 June 19th, 2025 to July 19th, 2025 . No refund after July 19th, 2025; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another 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.

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.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-in/log 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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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 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS 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.

Frequent Attendee Points (FAP)

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.

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