Topics in Anesthesia

Grand Teton National Park (Jackson Hole), Wyoming
June 3 - 7, 2024

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Wort Hotel

Schedule

Topics in Anesthesia

Grand Teton National Park (Jackson Hole), Wyoming
June 3 - 7, 2024

Monday, June 3
  • 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
    E.Lobato
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Point-of-Care Applications of Ultrasound (PoCUS): Improving Perioperative Management
    J.Ortiz
  • 1045
    Perioperative Care of the Elderly: How Can We Improve Outcomes?
    J.Ortiz
  • 1145
    Invasive Blood Pressure Measurement: History, Physics, and Application
    S.Venticinque
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, June 4
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Operating Room Gas and Power Systems: What Happens When They Go Awry
    S.Venticinque
  • 0830
    Cardiac Output Measurement Devices: Principles of Operation
    S.Venticinque
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Pulmonary Evaluation and Risk of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
    E.Lobato
  • 1045
    Perioperative Management of Patients With Coronary Stents
    E.Lobato
  • 1145
    Multimodal Analgesia: Management of Acute Pain in a Patient With Chronic Pain
    J.Ortiz
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, June 5 - Day Open
Thursday, June 6
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Ultrasound-Guided Truncal Blocks and Neuraxial Techniques
    J.Ortiz
  • 0830
    Regional Anesthesia for the Trauma Patient
    J.Ortiz
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Cardiopulmonary Bypass: History and Review
    S.Venticinque
  • 1045
    History and Physiology of Crystalloid Solutions
    S.Venticinque
  • 1145
    Approach to the Patient With Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension
    E.Lobato
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, June 7
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Diagnosis and Treatment of Intraoperative Myocardial Ischemia
    E.Lobato
  • 0830
    Anesthetic Management of Patients Using Cocaine
    E.Lobato
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Checklists and Cognitive Aids: Principles and Application
    S.Venticinque
  • 1045
    Obstetric Anesthesia: Hot Topics
    J.Ortiz
  • 1145
    Perioperative Acupuncture: An Overview of the Evidence
    J.Ortiz
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

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

Steven G. Venticinque, MD

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

Location

Grand Teton National Park (Jackson Hole), Wyoming

Towering more than a mile above the valley known as Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet above sea level. Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway offer a variety of activities such as traditional mountain hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, climbing, swimming, boating, floating, canoeing, fishing, and biking. In addition to grand mountain vistas, the Tetons host some of the best wildlife hideouts from birds to bison.

This area has superior wildlife viewing opportunities, especially early or late in the day. Expect to see a variety of waterfowl, moose, deer, elk, bison, and birds of all kinds. There is also unique shopping, excellent dining, and luxurious spa experiences to be had here.

PARK ENTRY FEES: $35 per private vehicle; $30 for a motorcycle; or $20 for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc. These fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway only. Yellowstone National Park has a separate entrance fee. https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Accommodations

The Wort Hotel

Since opening in 1941, The Wort Hotel has exemplified historic charm and is nationally recognized as one of the finest boutique hotels in Jackson Hole. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Wort Hotel receives numerous awards and accolades. Ideally located, you'll be just one half-block from the Town Square and iconic famous Antler Arches and a short walk to art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife.

The Wort Hotel is also a must-see for the Western fine art enthusiast. The Hotel contains over 175 pieces of original contemporary and traditional Western Art, valued at over $1.2 million. For those looking to shop, you'll find the Silver Dollar Mercantile offering The Wort Hotel and Silver Dollar merchandise plus unique gifts.

Across the street are The Wort Plaza Shops, a collection of upscale boutiques, gourmet artisan chocolate shop, western art gallery, and more. Additional hotel amenities include jacuzzis and a fitness center. When it's time to eat, take a step back in time at The Wort Hotel's famous Silver Dollar Bar & Grill. Enjoy elevated Western cuisine in an intimate setting with an extensive wine list as well as a family-friendly "Little Buckaroos" Menu. The Silver Dollar Bar features streetside windows that are perfect for people-watching and a great menu of signature items like burgers and elk gyros, plus a large wine list and unique cocktails. The Silver Dollar Showroom is Jackson's premier downtown music venue, inside The Silver Dollar Bar featuring local and regional bands.

Spacious guest rooms are appointed with custom-designed Western furnishings, goose down comforters and fine linens, executive refrigerators, original artwork and décor, lavish bathrobes, clock radios with MP3 connections, plush “Silver Dollar Sam” teddy bears, and signature yellow rose. Additional features include spa-quality bathroom amenities, Keurig coffee maker, safe, humidifier, iron/board, and more. Deluxe Rooms are approximately 350 square feet and feature two Queen Beds or one King Bed (based on hotel availability; rooms with 1 King bed are extremely limited).

The Wort Hotel also makes a convenient home base for exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and is only 10 miles from the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).

Registration and guest rooms for this location are extremely limited - don't delay to avoid disappointment!

Rooms starting at
USD 594 per night *
  • Rooms starting at

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations received by hotel inside 30 days of arrival will be charged for their entire reserved stay plus tax. Early departure and no show fees apply.
If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or 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 recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 2 night's deposit plus tax due at time of booking to hold 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 1043315; Expiration Date 06/07/2024
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) 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: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (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

The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the healthcare provider in reviewing, updating, and/or expanding knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.


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
    $ 1075 Late Registration Fee
    $ 275 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 1025 Late Registration Fee
    $ 265 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 925 Late Registration Fee
    $ 240 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 April 4th, 2024 to May 4th, 2024 . No refund after May 4th, 2024; 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.

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 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.