Current Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Schedule

Bonita Springs, Florida
May 5 - 8, 2025

Monday, May 5

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Seven Habits for Highly Safe Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists Part I

D.Lin
0830

Seven Habits for Highly Safe Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists Part II

D.Lin
0930

Break
0945

Anesthesia in the Electrophysiology Lab I: History, Pharmacology and Evolution of Anesthesia's Role

S.Patel
1045

Anesthesia in the Electrophysiology Lab II: Interventional Electrophysiology - What Are They Doing?

S.Patel
1145

The Pregnant Trauma Patient

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 6

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

THRIVE (Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange): What Is It?

K.Leone-Quisenberry
0830

Anesthesia for Parathyroid / Thyroid Surgery

K.Leone-Quisenberry
0930

Break
0945

Enhanced Recovery: From the Patient’s Perspective

D.Lin
1045

Checklists: the Good, the Bad and the Preventably Ugly

D.Lin
1145

Anesthesia in the Electrophysiology Lab III: Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices – Current Procedures and New Horizons

S.Patel
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 7

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Anesthesia for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: How Can We Optimize Outcomes?

S.Patel
0830

Mechanical Circulatory Support in Noncardiac Surgery: LVADs

S.Patel
0930

Break
0945

Substance Abuse and Pregnancy: What Do I Need to Know?

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1045

Anesthetic Considerations for the Obese Parturient

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1145

Burnout: Interventions That WORK Against This Healthcare Epidemic

D.Lin
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, May 8

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

What You Need to Know About Your Patient With Asthma

K.Leone-Quisenberry
0830

Dialog and Disclosure: In the Eyes of the Patient Part I

D.Lin
0930

Break
0945

Dialog and Disclosure: In the Eyes of the Patient Part II

D.Lin
1045

Transcatheter Structural Heart Interventions: Complex Procedures and Anesthetic Implications

S.Patel
1145

Too Leaky or Too Tight? Anesthetic Management of Valvular Heart Disease for Noncardiac Surgery

S.Patel
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
5.90 Pharmacology? / 14.10 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Controlled Substances? / 1.00 Trauma? / 19.00 Patient Safety? / 2.00 Ethics?

Faculty

Kerry L. Leone-Quisenberry, DNP, CRNA

Assistant Program Director
Vice Chair of Administration
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Program
Magee-Womens Hospital, OB CRNA
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Della Ming Lin, MD

Senior Fellow, Estes Park Institute
Patient Safety Leadership Fellow and Faculty, HRET
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Board of Directors
Past Department Chief, Anesthesiology
Queen's Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

Saumil Jayant Patel, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Associate Program Director
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Location

Bonita Springs, Florida

Bonita Springs is a welcoming beach community in Southwest Florida between Fort Myers and Naples. Whether you’re looking to explore nature, relax on the beach, or take a boat out on its clear waters, Bonita Springs is an unforgettable destination with a little something for everyone.

Bonita Springs is home to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center, a 21-acre celebration of Florida’s wildlife and habitats. Everglades Wonder Gardens will also give you a glimpse into Florida’s natural history, featuring native vegetation, butterflies, alligators, snakes, birds, flamingos, tortoises, and more. Enjoy the wildlife and views at Barefoot Beach Preserve or rent a boat to take out on the water at Bay Water Boat Rentals. Bonita Springs Public Beach is a great place to go swimming, or seek out the privacy of Lovers Key State Park, a great spot for beachcombing accessible by boardwalk and public tram. Keep your eyes open for manatees and dolphins! Fishing and other outdoor activities including golf, kayaking, and parasailing are popular here. Play 18 holes at Raptor Bay or Bonita Fairways, paddle down the mangroves in Estero bay, or catch some air parasailing the skies of Bonita Bay. Watersports rentals of every kind are easily available as are charter tours, boats for fishing, and sailing certifications.

Take a lazy day to shop 140 stores at the Mirmar Outlets or wine and dine with fresh seafood at Tarpon Bay. Browse the galleries of the Art League of Bonita Springs, an arts organization that hosts both local and traveling art exhibitions and community events.

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Located on 26 lush, tropical acres overlooking Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in Bonita Springs, you’ll find a casual environment that invites limitless recreation and relaxation. Recently honored with Florida Green Lodging’s Three Palm eco-friendly certification, this hotel rewards you with a refreshing respite, surrounded by the best of Bonita Springs and Southwest Florida. Newly renovated guestrooms showcase hardwood flooring, contemporary style, and coastal-inspired ambiance. Partial Bay View Rooms with Full Balconies feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, Hyatt Grand Beds, large 65” televisions with streaming capability, free Wi-Fi, iHome® stereo, laptop-sized electronic safe, coffee/tea maker, mini-cooler, iron/board, makeup mirror, hair dryer and more.

Here are just a few of the ways you can enjoy your stay:

- Tee off with 18 holes at Saltleaf Golf Preserve, Raymond Floyd Designed, or at our “The Leaf” par 3, 9-hole short course.

- Recharge with indulgent treatments and therapies, at the Stillwater Spa

- Plunge down the 5 waterslides, relax through the winding lazy river, or go for a dip in four refreshing pools

- Unmatched recreation on the water, available moments from the resort

- Epicurean delights await you both at the newly renovated restaurants, at Tanglewood, A Southern Kitchen (Re-branded and new menu) and Tarpon Bay restaurant

- Work out at the 24-hour StayFit™ Gym, featuring the latest in Life Fitness Cardio equipment and a Peloton Bike

-Take the Resort Ferry to the Resort’s Private Island, located on the Gulf of Mexico for a day at the beach

You will also enjoy a collection of resort shops, on-site car rental and tour services for your convenience. Discover for yourself why this resort was recently named among Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels!

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa is located approximately 14.7 miles from the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Overnight hotel parking for guests is approximately $32 per night for Valet and $24 per night for self-parking. For non-guests, day self-parking is approx. $3 hour (max $24) or $14 per day for day Valet. Parking rates subject to change without notice.

From

USD 309 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/NAPRN/G-ENWA

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through April 5, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Rates are per night, and are subject to 11.5% tax and reduced* $30 plus tax per room, per night resort fee. Tax rate subject to change without notice
Maximum occupancy of 4 adults per room, or up to 5 people if including children.
Hotel parking is approximately $32 per night for Valet, and $24 per night for self-parking. Parking rates subject to change without notice.

*Resort fee discounted to $30 plus tax (from approximately $39 plus tax) per room, per night for those who book their room through NWAS/NWWT group reservation link only and includes: Welcome Beverage for two, Coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea, 24-hour fitness center access, Pool activities, lazy river, slides and lawn games, Ferry transportation to the resort's secluded island, Beach chairs and umbrellas at the resort's beach, Rock climbing wall, Resort transportation on demand to marina and Saltleaf Golf Course, Golf bag storage, Electric car charging stations, On Demand Transportation to Coconut Point Mall, Access to resort's putting green, Access to Pressreader during guest stay, Computer access and printer in lobby, Craft kits on request, and two water bottles daily in guestroom. Resort fee inclusions subject to change without notice.

PARKING: Overnight hotel parking for guests is approximately $32 per night for Valet and $24 per night for self-parking. For non-guests, day self-parking is approx. $3 hour (max $24) or $14 per day for day Valet. Parking rates subject to change without notice.

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.

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.

For those wanting to make the approx. 164 mile drive from Bonita Springs to Walt Disney World® Resort:

To purchase specially priced Walt Disney World® Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, visit http://www.mydisneygroup.com/nwasmay25/ or call 407-566-5600 and provide group code G0855276.

Be sure to purchase your specially priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets by 05/04/2025 as these prices will not be available onsite.

Tickets are valid 7 days before, during, and 7 days after the meeting dates. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid ticket on the same day are required. To make park reservations, you will need to sign-in to an existing Disney® Account or create a new one and link each ticket. Park reservations are subject to availability – please check the Park Availability Calendar. For details on making a park reservation, please visit Disney Park Pass Experience Updates.

Whether it’s your first visit or your 100th, we recommend reviewing the Walt Disney World® Resort Experience Updates.

Prices are subject to change without notice. These specially priced tickets are intended only for guests that are participating in this Event. Only the registered attendee is allowed to purchase tickets from this discounted ticket store link. If one person or one credit card will be used to purchase tickets for several attendees, please combine orders. There is a limit of 6 tickets per order with a maximum of 2 orders. Terms and conditions apply.

Rooms starting at
$309 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room, tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) at the time of booking to reserve your room.

CANCELLATIONS

Guest room cancellations received by the hotel inside 14 days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay plus tax. Travel insurance is recommended. Please review your reservation for accuracy.

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 1044424; Expiration Date 05/08/2025
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 March 6th, 2025 to April 5th, 2025 . No refund after April 5th, 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.