Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Schedule

Lake Tahoe (Stateline), Nevada
February 3 - 7, 2025

Monday, February 3

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0655

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0700

Management of Aortic Stenosis for Noncardiac Operations

J.Richards
0800

Perioperative Diastolic Dysfunction: The Other Half of Heart Failure

J.Richards
0900

Ski Break
1545

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1600

Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Noncardiac Operations

J.Richards
1700

When There Is a Fracture and It Must Be Fixed: Management of Multisystem Orthopedic Trauma

J.Richards
1800

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 4

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0700

Intraoperative Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock: Bringing the ICU to the OR

J.Richards
0800

Low Tidal Volume Ventilation: Does One Size Fit All?

J.Richards
0900

Ski Break
1545

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1600

Medications for Intraoperative Blood Pressure Control: “Going Up or Down?”

I.Osborn
1700

Perioperative Fluid Management: Can We Do Better?

I.Osborn
1800

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 5

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0700

The New ASA Airway Guidelines: What's Different?

I.Osborn
0800

Supraglottic Airways: Past, Present and Future

I.Osborn
0900

Ski Break
1545

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1600

Geriatrics: Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Other Concerns

B.Berry, Jr.
1700

Putting the (Coagulation) Pieces Back Together: Management of Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy

J.Richards
1800

Adjourn

Thursday, February 6

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0700

Emotional Intelligence: Small Details, Big Impact

B.Berry, Jr.
0800

Multimodal Anesthesia: Can It Impact Length of PACU Stay?

B.Berry, Jr.
0900

Ski Break
1545

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
1600

PBLD: The Patient on Naltrexone for Surgery

I.Osborn
1700

It’s Not Just a Small Adult: Pediatric Review and Update

B.Berry, Jr.
1800

Adjourn

Friday, February 7

0630

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0700

Non-Obstetric Surgery During Pregnancy

B.Berry, Jr.
0800

Pharmacogenetics

B.Berry, Jr.
0900

Break
0915

PTSD: What Is It? How Can We Effectively Manage the Patient?

I.Osborn
1015

Sustainability in Anesthesia

I.Osborn
1115

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
7.80 Pharmacology? / 12.20 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Controlled Substances? / 2.00 Trauma? / 18.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Brian D. Berry, Jr., CRNA, MS, MBA

Adjunct Faculty at the University of Pittsburgh
Director, Perioperative Services
System Chief Nurse Anesthetist
Independence Health System
Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Irene P. Osborn, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology
Director, Division of Neuroanesthesia
Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, New York

Justin E. Richards, MD

Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Division of Trauma Anesthesiology
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland

Location

Lake Tahoe (Stateline), Nevada

Buckle in for a wild ride! Lake Tahoe hosts a handful of ski resorts suited to all levels of skier, whether you're going solo or looking for family fun. 300 days of sunshine a year plus Tahoe's glacier-carved basin make for stunning slope conditions on spectacular peaks.

Don't ski? No worries! Snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and snowmobiling are also popular pastimes here. Finish your day with fine dining, nightclubs, 24-hour casino gaming, Broadway-style entertainment, and more. It's all waiting for you in Lake Tahoe!

Accommodations

Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Edgewood Tahoe is only minutes from world-class Heavenly Mountain via complimentary shuttle, and just a short drive to numerous other mountain options as well. Ski Ambassadors from the Concierge/Guest Services team will also be available to provide personal guidance to make sure you get to where you need to be and to make the most of your ski experience. After a day on the slopes, unwind at the Spa Edgewood Tahoe—an 8,500 sqft. space that offers guests uninterrupted serenity and a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. With a stunning streamlined design aesthetic influenced by the innate beauty of the area's natural surroundings, the Spa Edgewood inspires relaxation, rejuvenation, and unmistakable inner balance. If you can pull yourself away from the sandy shores of the sparkling, Sapphire Lake, the year-round lakefront heated pool and hot tub make for the perfect place to unwind without ever having to take your eyes off the mesmerizing waters of the Sierra's shiniest jewel. The state-of-the-art fitness center allows guests a soothing setting for that pre-ski cardio. Staying motivated while in the mountains has never been easier.

Edgewood Tahoe offers curated winter resort activities. When it's time to shop, browse the one-of-a-kind storefronts of the Boutique, Adventure Center, and Golf Shop to find all that you’re looking for and more. For dining, Edgewood Tahoe offers both casual and refined to suit your every mood. The Bistro, is a casual yet refined hub for guests to gather, dine, and reminisce about the day's adventures. Edgewood Restaurant offers stunning views for your enjoyment while dining on fresh cuisine matched with a carefully selected wine list. Brooks' Bar & Deck offers guests stunning views and a welcome space to enjoy refined comfort food, signature cocktails, and craft beers.

Luxurious Tahoe rooms are approximately 500 sqft. and offer 1 King or 2 Queen beds (based on availability) plus premium linens, Keurig coffee maker, robes, slippers, mini-refrigerator, bathroom with separate shower and more. Guestrooms also feature a gas fireplace and private deck or terrace. Step out onto your balcony each morning for a breath of fresh mountain air, and let the soft glow of your private fireplace envelop you at night. There's no better way to warm up on a cold winter night than around a cozy fire pit or fireplace. Edgewood has quite a few to choose from, with one in every room plus many more scattered around the property.

Edgewood Tahoe is located approximately 56 miles from the Reno-Taho International Airport (RNO). For more information on transportation to and from Reno-Tahoe International Airport visit http://renoairport.com or South Tahoe Airporter http://southtahoeairporter.com.

From

USD 359 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://book.passkey.com/go/G25NWANSTH

Edgewood Tahoe
100 Lake Pkwy
Stateline, NV 89449

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made by January 2, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are subject to 14% tax, $46.50 reduced Daily Resort Fee* (includes tax), per room, per night and $5 per room, per night Tourism Fee. Tax rate and Tourism Fee subject to change without notice.

All rooms are non-smoking.
Rollaway beds and cribs are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Edgewood Tahoe does not accommodate pets.
Please note, reservation holder must be at least 21 years of age to check into Hotel.

*Daily resort fee is reduced to $46.50 (includes tax) per room, per night for those who book their room via NWAS/NWWT Group reservation methods ONLY (otherwise, it's approximately $55 + tax, per room, per night). The Resort Fee provides lodge guests with the following amenities: Daily Aprés Sleep cart in the morning with numerous wellness offerings to start your day off right. Nightly s’mores offering to roast and enjoy at one of the many fire pits at the Lodge, access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, access to the year-round lakefront heated pool and hot tub, welcome glass of prosecco upon check-in, in-room coffee and bottled water, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, courtesy local shuttle transportation within designated areas around South Lake Tahoe, personal concierge services. Resort fee inclusions subject to change without notice.

PARKING: Overnight parking at the hotel is reduced to $25 per night, per vehicle for those that book their room via NWS/NWWT reservation methods only, (otherwise it is approximately $50 per night). Parking fees are 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.
Group room rates are only available by using the button/link above or by calling 1-833-926-0934. Use group code: G25NWANSTH.

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
$359 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by hotel until 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellations received by the hotel inside 7 days of arrival will forfeit 1 night's stay plus tax. Reductions in the length of stay at time of check-in are subject to an Early Departure fee. No-shows will be charged a penalty for 1 night's stay plus tax. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you may be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for one night's room and tax required 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 1044481; Expiration Date 02/07/2025
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: 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

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

$ 1150 Late Registration Fee

$ 250 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 1100 Late Registration Fee

$ 240 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 1000 Late Registration Fee

$ 220 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 December 5th, 2024 to January 4th, 2025 . No refund after January 4th, 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.

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.