Current Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Chateaux Deer Valley

Schedule

Park City, Utah
March 9 - 13, 2026

Monday, March 9

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0655

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0700

Preparing Children for the Operating Room: What Are the Current Practices?

A.Adler
0800

Review of Pediatric Anesthesia: From Premeds to Emergence Delirium

A.Adler
0900

Ski Break
1545

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1600

Foundations of Mechanical Ventilation: Decoding the Ventilator

S.Venticinque
1700

Hyperglycemia in the Perioperative Period

R.Lenhardt
1800

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 10

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0700

Perioperative Arrhythmias: How to Recognize Them Part I

R.Lenhardt
0800

Perioperative Arrhythmias: How to Recognize Them Part II

R.Lenhardt
0900

Ski Break
1545

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1600

The Opioid Epidemic and the Anesthesia: How Much Is Too Little?

A.Adler
1700

Perioperative Management of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

S.Venticinque
1800

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 11

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0700

Point-of-Care Ultrasonography: Review and Update

S.Venticinque
0800

Cardiac Output Measurement Devices: Principles of Operation

S.Venticinque
0900

Ski Break
1545

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1600

Airway Evaluation and Management: A Review

R.Lenhardt
1700

Noncardiac Surgery for Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

A.Adler
1800

Adjourn

Thursday, March 12

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0700

Pediatric Anesthesia and Neurodevelopment: Long-Term Impact of Our Drugs

A.Adler
0800

OSA and Pediatric Anesthesia: From Diagnosis to Discharge

A.Adler
0900

Ski Break
1545

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1600

Management Strategies for ARDS

S.Venticinque
1700

Anesthesia for the Morbidly Obese Patient

R.Lenhardt
1800

Adjourn

Friday, March 13

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0700

Perioperative Fluid Management in Traumatic Brain Injury

R.Lenhardt
0800

Multimodal Analgesia

R.Lenhardt
0900

Break
0915

Caudal Blocks and Kids: What You Need to Know

A.Adler
1015

Anesthesia Medley: Emerging Concepts Relevant to Daily Practice

S.Venticinque
1115

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
5.20 Pharmacology? / 14.80 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Controlled Substances? / 1.00 Trauma? / 20.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

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

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

Rainer Lenhardt, MD, MBA

Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky

Steven G. Venticinque, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Texas Health
San Antonio, Texas

Location

Park City, Utah

Park City has recently seen historic changes. Two of the town’s resorts merged to form Park City Mountain Resort, the largest ski area in the United States, connected by the new Quicksilver Gondola. Other enhancements include two new lifts, restaurant upgrades, and enhanced snowmaking capabilities.

The six mountains of Deer Valley Resort offer a thrilling day for skiers of all abilities. Challenge yourself on the same runs skied by Olympians during the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games; take a ski lesson and learn the basic fundamentals of an exciting, new sport; or treat yourself to Deer Valley’s award-winning cuisine.

You will also find opportunities to cross-country ski, hike, fish, boat, and enjoy wildlife. After a day of skiing, explore and indulge with award-winning dining, incredible shopping, and vibrant nightlife. Park City has something for everyone.

Accommodations

The Chateaux Deer Valley

Nestled amid the majestic Park City mountains, The Chateaux Deer Valley offers exemplary service and amenities for all guests, making it a popular year-round destination. At this Forbes Four-Star luxury property, guests take solace from the world and reconnect with nature. The Chateaux Deer Valley is located mid mountain at Deer Valley Resort, and while it is not a direct ski-in/ski-out property, it provides easy access to Deer Valley Resort just across Silver Lake Plaza, approximately 100 yards from Sterling Lift.

The Chateaux Deer Valley provides overnight lodging guests with complimentary usage of the secured ski and bike storage room. Ski 'n See, located at the hotel, provides convenient access to ski rentals, tuning, and repair. Cena Ristorante & Lounge presents a unique blend of Italian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Specialties include flat bread pizza prepared in an authentic wood-burning oven, fresh pastas and a savory selection of seafood entrees blending traditional European flavors and local essences.

Enjoy uninterrupted views of the resort and valley in the courtyard, offering a freshly renovated, outdoor heated pool and two hot tubs, signature water and fire features, four smaller fire pits in the center of the courtyard, new seating areas, and more poolside lounging space! There is also a Fitness Center, open 24 hours a day. Run of House Guest rooms offer a luxurious blend of comfort and modern style and amenities such as a safe, plush robes, signature bath products, iron/board, hairdryer, and much more. Deer Valley Resort is filled with non-stop activity and is located across the street.

In addition, Park City Main Street is located just 5 minutes from The Chateaux Deer Valley and offers a great place to explore our authentic mining town, offering exclusive shopping, energetic nightlife, and opulent art galleries, as well as a number of locations for dining. The Chateaux Deer Valley offers complimentary scheduled shuttle service to/from Historic Main Street to all in-house guests on a first come, first served basis.

The Chateaux Deer Valley is located approximately 38 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

Rooms starting at

USD 529 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

The Chateaux Deer Valley
7815 Royal St. East
Park City, UT 84060

ADA rooms may not be available, please contact the hotel directly for inquiries.

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through January 5, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are per night and are subject to 13.37% tax and discounted* $35 per room, per night Resort Fee. Taxes subject to change without notice.

*Resort Fee is discounted to $35 + tax, per room, per night for guests that book their room via NWAS/NWWT group reservation methods only (otherwise, resort fee is approx. $40 + tax, per room per night, subject to change). Resort fee inclusions subject to change without notice.

Resort Fee Inclusions:
- Bellman Gratuities
- Wireless Internet access in guest room & meeting rooms
- Access to fitness center pool, and hot tub
- In-room bottle water upon arrival
- Business center access
- Skis, golf bag & mountain bike storage
- In town shuttle (Park City destinations, on a first come basis)
PARKING: Self-parking is discounted to $30 per night for hotel guests for that book their room via NWAS/NWWT group reservation methods only (otherwise, parking fee is approx. $40 for night). Day use self-parking for non-hotel guests is reduced to $20 per day. Parking fees subject to change.

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.
All 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.

We have reached our room block cut-off date. Please book directly with hotel at going rate: https://www.the-chateaux.com/
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.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars!
Please click here to book your flights (or click on picture above).
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM4M5
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Rooms starting at
$529 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by the hotel without penalty until 60 days prior to arrival. Inside 60 days of arrival, you will be penalized for the entire reserved stay plus tax. This includes No Shows, reductions in length of stay, late arrivals or early departure. Strict group hotel policy—No exceptions allowed for any reason, including health, travel issues or weather related reasons. Travel insurance recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night plus tax deposit due at time of booking to hold your room. On or around January 5, 2026 the credit card provided will be automatically charged by the hotel for the full remaining amount for the entire reserved stay plus tax.

We have reached our room block cut-off date. Please book directly with hotel at going rate: https://www.the-chateaux.com/

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 AANA for 20 MAC Ed CE credits; AANA Code # 1045551; Expiration Date 03/13/2026
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 Associates/Assistants: PAs may claim a maximum of 20 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Physician Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM), American Board of Pathology (ABPath), American Board of Pediatrics (ABP – only when applicable to individual program), American Board of Surgery (ABS), and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.

Registered Nurses: NWAS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, MI, MS, NH, NM, SC, TN, 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.

* Starting January 1, 2026, the NBCRNA is transitioning from the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) program to the MAC program (Maintaining Anesthesia Certification). The AANA is changing the credit language to align with this change. Credits listed on certificates will indicate MAC Ed CE Credits (formerly called Class A CE Credits).

†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, Retired Anesthesiologist, St. Petersburg, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

MD/DO

$ 1225 Late Registration Fee

$ 255 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 1175 Late Registration Fee

$ 245 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 1075 Late Registration Fee

$ 225 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 January 8th, 2026 to February 7th, 2026. No refund after February 7th, 2026; 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.
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.

Please Note:

You must sign-in/log in every day you attend to receive credit.
We do not allow retroactive sign in.
All webinars are in Pacific Time.

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.