Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona

Schedule

Tucson, Arizona
March 27 - 30, 2025

Thursday, March 27

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Burnout in Medicine

G.Hammer
0830

Health and Wellness for the Practitioner

G.Hammer
0930

Break
0945

Vasoplegic Shock

S.Lowson
1045

Guides to Volume Resuscitation

S.Lowson
1145

Cardiovascular Pharmacology I: Coronary Artery Disease

J.Kaplan
1245

Adjourn

Friday, March 28

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Cardiovascular Pharmacology II: Heart Failure

J.Kaplan
0830

Management of Valvular Heart Disease Patients

J.Kaplan
0930

Break
0945

Pharmacology 101

G.Hammer
1045

Sedative and Analgesic Drugs: What’s New?

G.Hammer
1145

Airway Management Outside the OR

S.Lowson
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, March 29

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

S.Lowson
0830

Case Studies

S.Lowson
0930

Break
0945

Uncommon Cardiac Diseases and Noncardiac Surgery

J.Kaplan
1045

Patients With LVADs or Prior Heart Transplant for Noncardiac Surgery

J.Kaplan
1145

Preoperative Preparation for Children

G.Hammer
1245

Adjourn

Sunday, March 30

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Postoperative Confusion

S.Lowson
0830

Interesting Papers Over the Last Year

S.Lowson
0930

Break
0945

Heart Failure in Children

G.Hammer
1045

Anesthesia for Children With Congenital Heart Disease

G.Hammer
1145

Cardiovascular Complications in the PACU and ICU

J.Kaplan
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
10.10 Pharmacology? / 9.90 Clinical Management? / 18.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Gregory B. Hammer, MD

Professor
Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, and Pediatrics
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California

Joel A. Kaplan, MD, CPE

Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
University of California at San Diego and University of Louisville
Dean Emeritus, School of Medicine
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

Stuart Lowson, BSc, MBBs, MRCP, FRCA

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Co-Director Surgical Trauma ICU
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia

Location

Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, nicknamed the Old Pueblo, is Arizona’s oldest city with a unique cultural blend of Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo heritages. At an elevation of 2,584 feet, Tucson is cradled by the Santa Catalina Mountains rising 9,100 feet to the north, the Rincon Mountains to the east, the Tucson Mountains to the west, and the Santa Rita and Sierrita Mountains to the south. Green trees such as palo verde, mesquite, and cottonwood grow in abundance. Tucson is renowned for its superb weather. Warm and sunny throughout most of the year, the air is remarkably dry with low relative humidity.

The city is surrounded by majestic desert, verdant canyons, and rugged mountains all beneath an endless expanse of some of the bluest sky you’ve ever seen, creating the perfect environment for all kinds of activities. Looking for luxury shopping, fine dining, or fine art? Tucson offers a wide range of contemporary shopping, cuisine, and art with historic influences of centuries-old civilizations. If hiking and biking are more your style, hit up Ventana Canyon Hiking Trail, Rillito River Park, or Finger Rock Trail.

Is golf your game? With more than 40 courses throughout the region players of all skill levels will find endless options in Tucson. To start, be sure to check out the exclusive Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course that balances the beauty of Tucson with plenty of memorable greens. Features include three 9-hole resort courses - Canyon, Ridge, and Hill - a driving range, pro shop, and more. Whatever you love, you’ll love it even more amidst the hospitality and natural beauty of Tucson.

Accommodations

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

Discover the magical qualities of The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, a luxurious property nestled amidst the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. From the La Paloma Spa & Salon to the Jack Nicklaus-designed signature golf course, you’ll feel immersed in the endless possibilities.

The Westin La Paloma experience includes five year-round spectacular pools and features one of Tucson’s longest resort water slides - the 177-foot-long SlideWinder. The adult pool provides a serene and relaxing experience. Recline on a lounge chair, zip down the water slide, or enjoy a beverage and snack from Sabino’s Swim Up Bar & Grill. The Westin Family Kid’s Club is a destination for exploration created with kids’ well-being in mind.

Guests at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa can enjoy access to The Westin Fitness Center at the adjoining La Paloma Country Club. Try out the championship tennis courts, including two clay tennis courts, six hard surface tennis courts, and six pickleball courts. Visit the Fitness Center anytime for its full range of cardiovascular machines and strength-training equipment. Inside the health center, you'll find a spin studio and class area to enjoy a variety of offerings such as yoga, pilates, and strength training.

At the end of your workout, you can unwind in the steam rooms and freshen up in the comfortable locker and dressing rooms. La Paloma Spa & Salon offers a thoughtfully curated menu of beauty and wellness services, that captures the tranquil essence of Arizona.

Close to the resort, you can ride horseback down mountain trails, or tour the territory by jeep amidst century-old Saguaro cactus and desert wildflowers. When it’s time to eat, your palate is in for a treat with 6 distinctive dining options and 30 restaurants in the surrounding area, accessible through the Resort's complimentary shuttle service. Fresh from a multimillion-dollar renovation and total redesign, traditional guestrooms feature 1 King or 2 Queen Heavenly Beds® (based on hotel availability), private patio or balcony, mini fridge, coffee/tea maker, safe, flat screen TV, safe, iron/board, separate shower and deep soaking tub, bathrobes, hairdryer, and more. The Westin La Paloma is located approximately 22 miles from the Tucson International Airport (TUS).

From

$279 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

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THE WESTIN LA PALOMA RESORT & SPA
3800 East Sunrise Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85718

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through 5pm MST, February 26, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Group room rates are only available via NWAS/NWWT group reservation link. Booking link will be available approximately 1 year prior to the meeting.

Rates are per night and subject to 12.05% tax, and discounted* Resort Fee of $15 plus tax, per room, per night. Tax rates subject to change without notice.

* Resort Fee is discounted for those who book their room through NWAS/NWWT group reservation methods ONLY (otherwise, it's approx. $45 + tax, per room, per night). Resort Fee includes: Guestroom internet services (excludes meeting room), Unlimited local phone calls and long-distance access (toll-free, credit card and collect calls), First two (2) pages of incoming faxes, access to in-room safe, use of self-parking facilities, unlimited admission to the WestinWorkout fitness center with regularly scheduled fitness classes and complimentary shuttle service to La Encantada Shopping Center.Resort fee inclusions subject to change without notice.

PARKING: Self-parking is complimentary. Valet parking available for approximately $29 per day. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Space is limited in our group room block.
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.
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.

We are sold out of our room block. Please book directly with hotel at going rate: https://lapalomaresort.com/
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
$279 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's stay and tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

We are sold out of our room block. Please book directly with hotel at going rate: https://lapalomaresort.com/

CANCELLATIONS

Guest room cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are No-Show, you will be charged for 1 night's 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 1044612; Expiration Date 03/30/2025
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 January 26th, 2025 to February 25th, 2025 . No refund after February 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.

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.