Current Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Schedule

Honolulu, Hawaii
July 21 - 25, 2025

Monday, July 21

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation for Noncardiac Surgery: What the Guidelines Do Not Tell Us

E.Lobato
0830

Perioperative Risk Calculators: How Many Do We Need?

E.Lobato
0930

Break
0945

Aortic Stenosis and Anesthesia: Taking the Fear Out of Fearsome

S.Khoche
1045

Inotropes and Vasopressors

S.Khoche
1145

Perioperative Acupuncture: An Overview of the Evidence

J.Ortiz
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, July 22

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation: What Do I Need to Know?

E.Lobato
0830

Perioperative Management of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

E.Lobato
0930

Break
0945

Point-of-Care Applications of Ultrasound (PoCUS): Improving Perioperative Management

J.Ortiz
1045

Pulmonary Hypertension and RV Failure: Ever Present Danger

S.Khoche
1145

Factor Concentrates, Hemostasis, and New Developments

S.Khoche
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, July 23 - Day Open

Thursday, July 24

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Post-Spinal Hypotension in C-Sections: Keeping It Up

S.Khoche
0830

Stress Dose Steroids Prior to Anesthesia

S.Khoche
0930

Adjourn
0930

The Logic of Glycemic Control for the Anesthesia Team

S.Khoche
1030

Regional Anesthesia for the Trauma Patient

J.Ortiz
1130

Cocaine and Elective Surgery: Delay or Press On?

E.Lobato
1230

Adjourn

Friday, July 25

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Intraoperative Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia: Why It Is Important

E.Lobato
0830

Coronary Stents and Noncardiac Surgery: Challenges and Controversies

E.Lobato
0930

Break
0945

Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management: Outcomes and New Frontiers

J.Ortiz
1045

Perioperative Care of the Elderly: How Can We Improve Outcomes?

J.Ortiz
1145

Obstetric Anesthesia: Hot Topics

J.Ortiz
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
6.30 Pharmacology? / 13.70 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Controlled Substances? / 1.00 Trauma? / 19.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Swapnil Khoche, MBBS, DNB, FCARCSI

Clinical Professor
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California

Emilio B. Lobato, MD

Anesthesiology Services
North Florida / South Georgia VAMC
Gainesville, Florida

Jaime Ortiz, MD, MBA, CMQ, FASA

Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Clinical Quality, Outcomes and Research
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii

Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the world-famous neighborhood of Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Today, Waikiki is Oahu’s main resort area and a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Waikiki is most famous for its beaches - with Leahi (Diamond Head) as your backdrop, the calm waters of Waikiki are perfect for a surfing lesson or catamaran ride. But there’s more to Waikiki than just the beach. Attractions like the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium offer fun for the whole family. High-end boutiques, shops, and restaurants can be found all along Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues and at gathering places like the Royal Hawaiian Center, the Waikiki Beach Walk, and the International Market Place. Waikiki is within a half hour of a variety of O'ahu attractions, including Pearl Harbor, 'Iolani Palace, the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, a marine life conservation district. While most visitors spend the majority of their time in Honolulu and Waikiki, there are treasures waiting to be discovered throughout the island.

Accommodations

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is proudly named after the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili'uokalani, and welcomes you to a fresh perspective on resorts and was voted #6 AMONG TOP 25 RESORTS IN HAWAII BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2022. Located on the fashionable Kalakaua Avenue, it presides over the most famous shoreline in the world, just steps away from Waikiki Beach. Surrounded by the ocean, Diamond Head, and Waikiki, 'Alohilani is a modern oasis offering a refreshing balance of energy and relaxation in a lively, urban location.

Be greeted by the open-air lobby and two-story 280,000-gallon Oceanarium. Revel in the 17,000 square-foot seascape pool deck, infinity pool, and hot tub, or relax with a treatment at the Island Club and Spa. Stay fit at the rooftop fitness center offering sunset yoga, tennis lessons, batting cages, and more. Find the perfect treasure or souvenir at the resort's retail boutiques, featuring a curated mix of local and international brands. Finally, don't forget to elevate your beach day with a rental from nearby Beach Candy Waikiki offering a range of rental gear such as surfboards, paddle boards, beach chairs, and beach toys to enhance your experience.

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach features four dining outlets, including two Asian restaurants from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Sample casual ramen, dim sum, and traditional wok fried dishes, peruse the expansive buffet at Makana Lani, or visit Piccola Onda for casual Italian. Round out your meal with ice cream from Double Fat Ice Cream or Haagen-Daas, Waikiki or cool off with a specialty drink at one of the resort bars.

Guest rooms are approximately 330 square feet and blend luxury with local elements and most have a private lanai. Guest room amenities include 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), flat screen TV, compact refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, iron/board, safe, hairdryer, and more.

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is located approximately 9 miles from the Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Resort parking is discounted for guests that reserve their room via NWS/NWWT reservation methods only: Self-parking is $25 per vehicle, per day (normally $48 per vehicle, per day); Valet parking is $45 per vehicle, per day (normally $55 per vehicle, per day). Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Rooms starting at

USD 315 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=79928&Chain=10237&promo=NASAUP

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
2490 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made by 5pm, HST on June 19, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are per night and are subject to applicable state and local taxes (which are currently 17.96%), discounted* Resort Fee of $25 plus 17.96% tax, per room, per night and Carbon Neutrality fee of $1.70 + tax (general excise tax and transient accommodation tax), per room, per night. Taxes and fees subject to change without notice.

Porterage gratuity of $9.95 inclusive ($9.50 + 4.712% tax) per person, round trip applies if utilized during your stay.

Maximum persons in a 2 queen room is 4.
Additional Person charge for 3rd & 4th adult is $100 + tax per person, per day.
Children 17 and under stay for free with existing bedding only.

*Resort Fee is discounted to $25 + tax, per room, per night for guests that book their room via NWAS/NWWT group reservation methods only (otherwise, resort fee is approx. $48 + tax, per room per night, subject to change).

Resort Fee Inclusions:
- 2 Bottles of water per room per stay. Purified water stations available in the resort lobby
- Fitness Center
- Hawaiian Culture Classes including Queen's legacy tour, lei making, hula lessons and Hawaiian lessons.
- 2 complimentary entry to the Honolulu Museum of Art when you show your room key. Reservations required.
- In-room coffee and tea
- Internet Access in guest rooms and throughout the resort (excludes meeting rooms)
- Local Newspaper available daily at guest services
- Oceanarium Education Program conducted by 'Alohilani Oceanarium dive team.
- Pay for self-parking and be upgraded to Valet parking for the first night of your stay.
- Unlimited local calls and up to 60 minutes long distance/international telephone calls per day
- Portable Phone charges available at guest services
- Self service 24-hour workspace with complimentary boarding pass printing and copying services
- U'ilani spa services- complimentary add on enhancement to any massage or facial. Spa service must be reserved in advance and add on enhancement requested at time of booking. Terms and conditions may apply.
- Surfboard Storage- self-serve locking surfboard racks with unlimited use during your stay (subject to availability)
- Access to Rooftop Tennis Courts. Tennis equipment available at Fit Waikiki.

Please note, the discounted resort fee does not include Beach Candy Waikiki Beach Rental items. Resort fee inclusions subject to change without notice.

Experiences and amenities are subject to availability and may change without notice.

PARKING: Self-parking fee approximately $25 per vehicle, per night (discounted from $48 retail). Valet parking is $45 (discounted from $55 retail) per vehicle, per night. Parking fees 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.
'Alohilani Resort is 100% non-smoking.

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.

Speedi Shuttle is offering attendees and their travel companions discounted shared airport/hotel shuttle service. Guests with prearranged arrival reservations are met in the baggage claim area, then directed to their waiting shuttle. Vehicle amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, 6’1” headroom, adjustable headrests and comfortable seats.

For pricing and reservations, visit https://speedishuttle.hudsonltd.net/a/be/sp1/book?ac&code=NWS94362

Rooms starting at
$315 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit Card for 1 night's deposit plus tax due at time of booking to hold your room.

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by hotel without penalty until 3 days prior to arrival. Cancellations of room reservations received by hotel inside 3 days of arrival will forfeit 1 night's stay + tax. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged a penalty for 1 night's stay + tax. A No-Show charge of full reserved stay + tax will be charged for individuals who fail to show for their confirmed reservation. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

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 1044500; Expiration Date 07/25/2025
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 May 22nd, 2025 to June 21st, 2025 . No refund after June 21st, 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.