Current Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Schedule

Las Vegas, Nevada
June 11 - 14, 2025

Wednesday, June 11

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Gastric Ultrasound: An Important Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tool

E.Behringer
0830

The Airway Lead: An Essential Patient Safety Initiative

E.Behringer
0930

Break
0945

Physics and Chemistry for Anesthesia Practitioners

S.Dunn
1045

Pediatric Premeds and Parental Presence

S.Dunn
1145

Airway, Oxygen, and Anesthesia in the GICU: Five Minutes to Live

M.Leersnyder
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, June 12

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

The Preop Exam and Malpractice

M.Leersnyder
0830

Three Things That Kill You on Induction

M.Leersnyder
0930

Break
0945

Perioxygenation in Advanced Airway Management

E.Behringer
1045

Emergency Front of Neck Access: Current Recommendations

E.Behringer
1145

Patient Has Implantable Cardioverter/Defib and No Cardiologist, What Now?

S.Dunn
1245

Adjourn

Friday, June 13

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Neurotoxicity and Pediatric Anesthesia

S.Dunn
0830

Controversies in Pediatric Anesthesia

S.Dunn
0930

Break
0945

Global Perspectives on Maternal and Neonatal Mortality

M.Leersnyder
1045

Current Management of Obstetric Killers

M.Leersnyder
1145

Use of High Flow Nasal Oxygen During Procedural Sedation

E.Behringer
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, June 14

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Malignant Hyperthermia: History, Trends, and Current Treatment

M.Leersnyder
0830

A History of IV Fluids: There's Something in the Water

S.Dunn
0930

Break
0945

Anesthesia Jeopardy

S.Dunn
1045

Prevention and Management of Perioperative Acute Renal Failure

E.Behringer
1145

Extubation of the Difficult Airway

E.Behringer
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
4.50 Pharmacology? / 15.50 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Trauma? / 18.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Elizabeth Cordes Behringer, MD, FASA

Cardiac Surgical Intensivist-Anesthesiologist
Division of Cardiovascular Surgery and Critical Care
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Steven Dunn, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology
Baystate Medical Center
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Springfield, Massachusetts

Michael Leersnyder, CRNA, MHSc

CRNA Nurse Educator
Department of Anesthesiology
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, Tennessee

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada

Welcome to Vegas! A land of grandiose hotels, casino gaming, excitement, and luxury. If you can bet on it, you’ll find it here. Comedy and music legends, six resident Cirque du Soleil productions, classic Las Vegas showgirl revues, and more are here for your pleasure. From elaborately themed clubs to the new wave of upscale “ultra lounges,” you can experience a variety of night spots. For the golf aficionado, the sixty-plus golf courses in Las Vegas, designed by top golf pros, have put Vegas on the map. Popular courses include Topgolf Las Vegas, Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, Bali Hai Golf Club, TPC Las Vegas, and Royal Links Golf Club.

If you want to unwind, Las Vegas offers the most luxurious and varied spa experiences and pools to be found anywhere. Wherever you choose to relax, stress doesn’t stand a chance. Afterward, stop by the Bellagio for a superb Botanical Garden experience where radiant colors dance in creative flower displays that will captivate young and old. Las Vegas has become one of the premium world-class shopping destinations in the country with specialty stores sporting Prada, Gucci, Dior, Chanel, Jimmy Choo and so much more. Budget-minded shoppers will delight in the outlet malls both north and south of downtown, easily accessed by bus.

Trade dazzling city lights and crowds for the serenity of Red Rock Canyon. Break a sweat with scenic hiking across Moenkopi Loop, Calico Hills, Turtlehead Peak, and more. Keep your eyes open for Triassic fossils, various desert flora, and wildlife. Travelers can also venture out to see nearby Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, or the Grand Canyon.

Accommodations

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

A bright, elegant style and an exceptional level of service are just two of the reasons why Encore at Wynn Las Vegas was named the best hotel in Las Vegas in Condé Nast Traveler magazine's 29th Annual Readers' Choice Awards. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas are home to several experiences that promise to delight and entertain everyone who encounters them. From large production shows and spellbinding displays, to live music and once-in-a-lifetime chances at adventure, the opportunities abound for memories to be made that will last forever.

Wynn and Encore Las Vegas boast the most celebrated nightlife and daylife experiences in Las Vegas. Unique clubs feature the hottest entertainment, cutting-edge technology, and the most luxurious spaces creating the ultimate party destination. World-renowned performers, celebrities, and party-goers alike clamor to be part of the action at XS and Encore Beach Club. In addition, Wynn and Encore Las Vegas have gathered the finest international chefs to create some of the finest dining in the world. From fine to casual dining, vegan and healthy eating options there is something to please any palate. There are also several resort bars and lounges to choose from, each offering unique scenery, menus, and entertainment. Whether it be shopping, relaxing, or working out, we promise you've never experienced anything like Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. With two Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award-winning spas, unique salons, luxury retail boutiques, exquisite ultra-luxe resort pools and a team of concierges to assist with your every need, you'll be sure to find all you are looking for within this resort.

The 745 square-foot Encore Resort Room offers one king or two queen pillow-top Wynn Dream Beds and floor-to-ceiling windows. The living room offers a 55” HDTV on a swivel to be enjoyed from the bedroom or living room, an elegant sofa and a minibar. The bathroom features an oversized marble tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, dual sinks, separate water closet, terrycloth bathrobes, and much more. The room is equipped with bedside touch-screen curtain, lighting, room service, and privacy controls.

The hotel is located approximately 3.5 miles from the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) - formerly known as McCarren International Airport.

Rooms starting at

USD 259 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

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Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through 5pm (PT) on May 9, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first. After 5pm (PT) on May 9, 2025 any changes to existing room reservations (names, dates, etc.) will be accepted based upon space and rate availability. *Limited rooms for Friday and Saturday night*

Group rates will be subject to the prevailing room tax, which is currently 13.38% and a daily *Resort Fee of $50.00 plus 13.38% tax. The resort fee and tax are both subject to change.

The Resort Fee entitles each guest to the following items:*
• Access to the fitness center for two people (a value of $40 per day).
• In-room internet access: four (4) devices per room (a value of $80 per day).
• Unlimited local, domestic long distance and toll-free calls.
• Printing of boarding passes.
• Access to more than 5,000 national and international digital daily newspapers and magazines.

Reservation holder must be at least 21 years of age and all guests will be required to show a valid government issued ID upon check-in. Like most hotels, the Encore requires a pre-authorization of $150 for each night’s stay to cover incidentals upon check-in. Should a guest not provide a credit card, the Resort will require a cash deposit of $300 per night for incidentals at the time of check-in. Please note that if a guest uses a debit card, the pre-authorization will act as a direct withdrawal from the attendee’s bank account. The funds will be automatically withdrawn upon check-in.

PARKING: Valet is a subject to a fee, self-parking is complimentary for hotel guests.
Space is limited in our group room block.
Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.
Room rates per night unless otherwise noted.
Resort and guest rooms are non-smoking.
Early departure, late check out and no show fees may apply.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link.

Please verify total reservation costs, including resort fees, taxes, and any other mandatory charges when making your reservation on the hotel's group reservation link.

Rooms starting at
$259 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted until 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival date. Cancellations received by the hotel inside of 72 hours of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). An early departure fee will be incurred if notice is not received prior to or at check-in. Guests are considered checked-in once the registration card is signed. The early departure fee will be 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Failure to arrive on your scheduled arrival date will result in a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) and the of remaining room nights reserved will be automatically cancelled.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for one night's room plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) at the time of booking to reserve your room.

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 1044942; Expiration Date 06/14/2025
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

$ 1050 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1075 Late Registration Fee

$ 275 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 1000 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1025 Late Registration Fee

$ 265 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 900 Regular Registration Fee

$ 925 Late Registration Fee

$ 240 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 April 12th, 2025 to May 12th, 2025 . No refund after May 12th, 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.

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.