Relevant Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

Schedule

Hilton Head, South Carolina
September 18 - 21, 2025

Thursday, September 18

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis: Ions, Cations and Me Part I

L.Guzzi
0830

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis: Ions, Cations and Me Part II

L.Guzzi
0930

Break
0945

Handling the Weight: Are We All Obesity Doctors Now?

R.Clay
1045

Stop the Bleed: Tips and Tricks for Tackling Obstetric Hemorrhage

R.Clay
1145

Herbal Medications and Anesthetic Implications

R.Finney
1245

Adjourn

Friday, September 19

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

A Day in the Outfield: Non-Operating Room Anesthesia

R.Finney
0830

Endocrinopathies and Anesthetic Implications

R.Finney
0930

Break
0945

Dysrhythmias in OR: Knowing the Ps, Qs and Those Pesky U Waves

L.Guzzi
1045

Hypertension and Anesthetic Risk: Anesthesia Roles and Perioperative Demands

L.Guzzi
1145

Beyond Skin Deep: Understanding and Addressing Racial Bias in Healthcare

R.Clay
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, September 20

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Expecting the Unexpected: Navigating Surprises in Obstetric Anesthesia

R.Clay
0830

Labor Made Easier: Pro Tips for Controlling Pain in Labor and C-Sections

R.Clay
0930

Break
0945

The Impact of Adverse Events on Anesthesiology Professionals: The Role of Peer Support

R.Finney
1045

Anesthesia-Centric Advanced Cardiac Life Support

R.Finney
1145

Anaphylaxis for Anesthesia: An Unexplained Risk

L.Guzzi
1245

Adjourn

Sunday, September 21

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Emotional Intelligence: An Essential Tool in the Anesthesiology Professional's Toolkit

R.Finney
0830

Delivering the Best: The Occasional Obstetric Anesthetist’s Survival Guide

R.Clay
0930

Break
0945

Oops I Did It Again: Managing Accidental Dural Puncture

R.Clay
1045

Thoracic Trauma: A Review and Management Strategy for the Anesthesia Provider

L.Guzzi
1145

Medical Malpractice and Me: The Defense Starts Now!

L.Guzzi
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
6.60 Pharmacology? / 13.40 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Trauma? / 20.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Rayna A. Clay, MD

Director of Obstetric and Perinatal Anesthesia
AdventHealth Tampa and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
Former Chair of the Department of Anesthesia
AdventHealth Tampa
Tampa, Florida

Robyn Finney, APRN, CRNA, DNAP

Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care
Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty
HELP Program Coordinator / SME
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

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

Location

Hilton Head, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island is a foot-shaped barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 miles north of Savannah, GA; 90 miles south of Charleston, SC; and 30 miles south of historic Beaufort, SC.

The 12-mile long and 5-mile wide island was the first Eco-Planned destination in the U.S. Considered to be one of the finest resort communities in the United States, Hilton Head welcomes millions of visitors from around the globe each year. It offers a range of options for the active visitor with white sand beaches, dozens of championship golf courses, more than 300 tennis courts, and countless bicycle paths.

Whether you enjoy relaxing on the beach, playing a round of golf, or exploring the area’s lush maritime forests, you’ll discover that Hilton Head Island is a true resort mecca, providing family-friendly fun. Dining: Over 250 restaurants reside on Hilton Head Island, ranging from fast food and gourmet to venues that include all types of ethnic cuisine. For those with a milder palate, the Island also offers great all-American and southern-style fare as well as famous local seafood.

Shopping: More than 200 shops are located on Hilton Head Island, from elegant boutiques and art galleries to an indoor mall with major department stores and specialty shops. The island also has three outlet malls featuring designer brands at significant savings. Other activities include: Diving, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, bicycle riding, horseback riding, parasailing, motorboating, hiking, waterskiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, surfing, and fishing.

Accommodations

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

Rediscover Southern hospitality at this oceanfront resort ideally located on a pristine stretch of sugar-white sand along the Atlantic Ocean. Challenge yourself at one of the three Port Royal championship golf courses, play an invigorating match on the award-winning tennis courts, take a bicycle ride along the beaches of the Atlantic, relax by one of the pools, or revitalize your spirit at the most relaxing spa in Hilton Head, The Heavenly Spa by Westin™.

And when it comes time to revitalize your body, experience some of the finest dining in Hilton Head with fresh seafood and magnificent ocean views at Oceans, a spectacular Lowcountry "farm and sea to table" meal at The Carolina Room,....or an energizing cup of Starbucks at Ingredients Coffee House.

Newly renovated guestrooms feature one king or 2 queen Heavenly Beds® (based on availability), private balcony, iPod dock radio, mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, safe, iron/board, and more. Bathrooms feature Westin Heavenly® Shower with luxurious rain showerhead, dual-vanities, hair-dryer, robes, make-up/shaving mirror, and plush towels.

From

USD 333 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://book.passkey.com/e/50848024

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Two Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through August 18, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Rates are per night and subject to 11% tax (includes Beach Preservation Fee), and discounted* Resort Fee of $25 plus tax, per room, per night, and $3.75 per room, per night Tourism Fee. Taxes and fees rate subject to change without notice.

Additional fee of $25 per night applies for each guest over double occupancy.

*Resort Fee is discounted for those who book their room through NWAS/NWWT group reservation methods ONLY (otherwise, it's approx. $38 + tax, per room, per night). Resort Fee includes: Self parking, Shuttle service to Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, Golf & Tennis discount at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, shuttle service to shelter cove marina & towne centre, instructor led wellness classes, guest room Wi-fi access (excludes meeting room), two boogie board rentals for 2 hours. Resort fee inclusions subject to change without notice.

PARKING: Self-parking is included in the daily resort fee for hotel guests; for non-hotel guests, self-parking is approx. $20 per day. Valet parking is approx. $30 per day. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Space is limited in our group room block.
All rooms are non-smoking.
Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
Room rates per night unless otherwise noted.
A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only. 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 are limited and only available via the 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
$333 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for one night's room plus tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by hotel without penalty until 5 days prior to arrival. Cancellation received by hotel inside 5 days of arrival will forfeit one night's stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply - to avoid an early departure fee of 1 night's stay plus tax, please notify the hotel of departure date change no later than at time of check-in. If you are are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly 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 1044449; Expiration Date 09/21/2025
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 July 20th, 2025 to August 19th, 2025 . No refund after August 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.

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.