Topics in Anesthesia

Destin, Florida
April 24 - 27, 2025

Share Now
This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Schedule

Topics in Anesthesia

Destin, Florida
April 24 - 27, 2025

Thursday, April 24
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWAS Staff
  • 0730
    Perioperative Risk Calculators: Which One to Use and When?
    E.Lobato
  • 0830
    Update on Preoperative Cardiac Guidelines for Noncardiac Surgery
    E.Lobato
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Preoperative Evaluation of the Pediatric Patient
    M.Brockel
  • 1045
    Anesthesia-Centric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
    R.Finney
  • 1145
    Herbal Medications and Anesthetic Implications
    R.Finney
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, April 25
  • 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
    Pediatric Airway Management
    M.Brockel
  • 1045
    Preoperative Anxiety and Emergence Agitation in Children
    M.Brockel
  • 1145
    Perioperative Management of the Patient With Pulmonary Hypertension
    E.Lobato
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Saturday, April 26
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Anesthetic Considerations for Patients With Valvular Heart Disease in Noncardiac Surgery
    E.Lobato
  • 0830
    Perioperative Management of Patients With Coronary Stents
    E.Lobato
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    The Impact of Adverse Events on Anesthesiology Professionals: The Role of Peer Support
    R.Finney
  • 1045
    Emotional Intelligence: An Essential Tool in the Anesthesiology Professional's Toolkit
    R.Finney
  • 1145
    Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Tonsillectomies in Children
    M.Brockel
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Sunday, April 27
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Pediatric Anesthesia in the Literature: Articles to Know
    M.Brockel
  • 0830
    PBLD: Pediatric Case Discussions
    M.Brockel
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Pediatric Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
    M.Brockel
  • 1045
    Strategies to Prevent Perioperative Myocardial Infarction in Noncardiac Surgery
    E.Lobato
  • 1145
    Anesthesia for Elderly Patients: Clinical Pearls
    E.Lobato
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Megan A. Brockel, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
University of Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado

Robyn Finney, APRN, CRNA, DNAP, FAANA

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

Emilio B. Lobato, MD

Anesthesiology Services
North Florida / South Georgia VAMC
Gainesville, Florida

Location

Destin, Florida

Destin has grown from a historic fishing village to a premiere resort destination. The city sits along the coast in the Florida Panhandle, at the end of a peninsula separating Choctawhatchee Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. The area is famous for its emerald-colored waters and sugar-white sand beaches, hence the nickname “Emerald Coast”. Visit the Village of Baytowne Wharf in the Sandestin Resort for shopping, dining, and exciting nightlife. The Market Shops and Silver Sands Factory Outlet Stores, both nearby, offer more shopping.

Why not try Big Kahuna Water Park, just a short drive away, or if you’re willing to travel a little farther, check out the Ebro Dog Track for greyhound racing. Eden State Gardens and Mansion is a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful scenery and perhaps a picnic. Make a trip to the Harborwalk Marina at the foot of the Destin bridge where you can rent a slip or chat with fishermen to perhaps pick up a few deep-sea fishing secrets. Climb aboard a chartered fishing or party boat or simply lounge on the beach.

Destin can be accessed by arriving in the following airports: Okaloosa County Air Terminal (approx. 35 min drive); Northwest Florida Regional Airport (approx. 45 min drive); Pensacola Regional Municipal Airport (approx. 1 hr drive); Panama City Airport (approx. 1-1/2 hr drive).

Accommodations

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

All-suite accommodations, four-diamond service, and a sparkling location along the beaches of the Emerald Coast. Accommodations include refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, coffee/tea maker, sleeper sofa, sitting area, private balcony, safe, iron/board, hairdryer, and much more.

If you really want to be wined and dined, make a reservation at Seagar’s, featuring an 800-label wine cellar, prime steaks and seafood, plus a superb location. Treat yourself to a luxurious spa treatment at the Serenity by the Sea Spa, or play a game of golf on one of four championship courses at the resort.

The Hilton Sandestin is located minutes from Village of Baytowne Wharf; a short drive from Eden State Park, Gulfarium, and Destin Fishing Docks; and midway between Pensacola and Panama City.

Rooms starting at
USD 334 per night *
  • External Booking Url

    Rooms starting at

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by hotel without penalty until 14 days prior to arrival. Cancellations received by hotel inside of 14 days of arrival will forfeit their deposit of one night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Early departure fees apply. If you check our prior to your departure date, a penalty of one night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) will apply. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). 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 1044348; Expiration Date 04/27/2025
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
    $ 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 February 23rd, 2025 to March 25th, 2025 . No refund after March 25th, 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.