Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Schedule

Orlando, Florida
February 13 - 16, 2025

Thursday, February 13

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Airway Assessment

K.Schroeder
0830

Extraglottic Airway Exchange

K.Schroeder
0930

Break
0945

Informed Consent Conundrums: What Is Best for the Patient and the Healthcare Professional?

K.Schroeder
1045

Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality in Medicine and Anesthesiology

J.Goldstein
1145

Cardiac Conundrum: Anesthetic Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease (VHD)

J.Goldstein
1245

Adjourn

Friday, February 14

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Got Rhythm? Perioperative Management of CIED Devices (PMs / ICDs)

J.Goldstein
0830

METS, Stents and DAPT: A Practical Review of the ACC / AHA Guidelines

J.Goldstein
0930

Break
0945

Review of Abdominal Fascial Plane Blocks

K.Schroeder
1045

Review of Fascial Plane Blocks of the Chest Wall

K.Schroeder
1145

A Mother’s Broken Heart: Obstetric Anesthesia in Heart Disease

H.de Soto
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, February 15

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Ambulatory Surgery: What’s New?

H.de Soto
0830

Neonatal Anesthesia: The ABCs of Baby Anesthesia

H.de Soto
0930

Break
0945

I Don’t Do Kids: Managing Pediatric Disease in the Adult Patient

H.de Soto
1045

Fluid and Pressor Management in the 21st Century

J.Goldstein
1145

Postdural Puncture Headaches: What Works, What's New, and What Is Snake Oil

K.Schroeder
1245

Adjourn

Sunday, February 16

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Anesthesia STAT: Managing Operating Room Emergencies

K.Schroeder
0830

Structural Heart Programs: TAVR and Beyond

J.Goldstein
0930

Break
0945

Journal Club: Landmark Literature Review

J.Goldstein
1045

Anesthesia for Advanced GI Endoscopic Procedures

H.de Soto
1145

A Fire in the Operating Room: Can It Happen to Me?

H.de Soto
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
5.00 Pharmacology? / 15.00 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Trauma? / 18.00 Patient Safety? / 1.00 Ethics?

Faculty

Hernando de Soto, MD

Chief of Anesthesia, University of Florida Proton Institute
Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia and Airway Services
University of Florida Health Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida

Joseph Christopher Goldstein, MD

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine
OR Medical Director
Director of Anesthesia Clinical Affairs and Medical Informatics
Co-Director TAVR Program
Department of Anesthesiology, VAHS
Gainesville, Florida

Kristopher M. Schroeder, MD, FASA

Professor
Vice Chair of Faculty Development
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, Wisconsin

Location

Orlando, Florida

With over 40 million visitors every year, Orlando has long been one of the most popular vacation spots in the country. Most people automatically think of the mouse, but Orlando has a lot more to offer, no matter what you like to do on vacation. There’s golf, shopping, nearby beaches, large theme parks, and exciting nightlife.

Orlando is not just for kids anymore! From the thrill of new attractions at the world-famous theme parks and restaurants serving scrumptious foods to enlightening cultural excursions, Orlando offers a completely new vacation experience for first-time and repeat visitors.

Here are just a few of the attractions:

Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk; Titanic: The Experience; SeaWorld; Disney’s Animal Kingdom®; Test Track ride at Epcot®; Magic Kingdom® Park; the Brevard Zoo; and La Nouba™ - Cirque du Soleil®. Then there is the dining with entertainment. Orlando has the world’s largest Hard Rock Café, a Planet Hollywood, Harley Davidson, NASCAR Café, and almost every other themed restaurant that exists. In addition, there is a wonderful collection of ethnic eateries. For a complete list visit: www.visitorlando.com

Accommodations

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

At Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, fun gets an Italian accent - and everyone gets to have an unforgettable time. Since this hotel is located bayside, right on the grounds of Universal Orlando, the thrills couldn’t be any closer. Nestled along the water, and with details like cobblestone streets and towering Italian cypress trees just like the seaside town of Portofino, Italy, you’ll swear you’re actually in Europe. Here, you’ll find three stunning pools to choose from playful to chill. The Beach Pool is ideal place for the family featuring a Roman aqueduct-themed water-slide, sandy beach, adjacent children’s pool, two hot tubs and three colorful beach cabanas. For those who’d like to indulge in a little pampering, the full-service Mandara Spa® offers a personal oasis where you can relax, rejuvenate, and renew. Enjoy an invigorating workout at Mandara Spa®’s Fitness Center. From free weights to a variety of cardio machines, the facilities are designed to keep your workout routine. If you like to shop, you'll find an amazing variety of stores here, offering everything from character-themed souvenirs and apparel to valuable collectibles. Explore five wonderful boutiques right inside Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, where you can find European fashions, jewelry, rare works of art and more. After hours of excitement at the parks, come back to the hotel and take the time to sip an espresso or enjoy a creamy gelato in the Harbor Piazza as you listen to live music. Every evening, the hotel’s Harbor Piazza comes alive with a musical celebration that captures the romance and charm of Italy and the allure of Mediterranean hospitality. When it's time to dine, choose from 8 restaurants and lounges with everything from gourmet dining to grab and go options. Newly renovated guest rooms have Italian flair and offer amenities such as mini refrigerator, Keurig coffeemaker with gourmet coffee and teas, laptop safe, free Wi-Fi, iHome iPod docking station, iron/board, hair dryer and much more.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel guests receive exclusive theme park benefits that will make your time at Universal Orlando even sweeter. Right next door are two amazing theme parks plus the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex. Walking paths and shuttle buses connect all of Universal Orlando's on-site resort hotels to Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk. Universal's Volcano Bay is accessible via complimentary shuttle.

Guests of ALL Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Enjoy:

Breeze into Universal’s Volcano Bay an hour earlier than other guests with Early Park Admission*. Valid theme park admission required (select attractions).

It’s a quick hop from Universal Orlando Resort hotels to the parks with free water taxis or Shuttles.

Everything’s in walking distance. Most of Universal Orlando Resort hotels and parks are connected with paths that are awesome for a nice stroll or a healthy jog. There's even a walking path straight to Universal's Volcano Bay from select hotels.

Keep it simple when you dine and shop by charging purchases across the Resort to your room key card.

Want to shop without carrying your purchases around? There's free merchandise delivery from Resort shops to your Universal hotel.

Wake up with a star. Get an exclusive Universal Orlando wake-up call each morning.

Plus, Guests of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel also enjoy:

Forget the regular lines with FREE Universal Express Unlimited ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure†. Valid theme park admission required (select attractions).

Save time with priority seating at many Universal Orlando restaurants for guests of Premier hotels. Just show your valid room key to the hostess.

†Terms and conditions may apply. Inclusions subject to change without notice.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is located approximately 18 miles from the Orlando International Airport (MCO).

*Early Park Admission: Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening for Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

Rooms starting at

USD 399 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through January 10, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are subject to all applicable city, county, state, or federal taxes that apply at time of room occupancy. Currently, the tax rate is 12.5% (sales tax 6.5%, occupancy 6%) per occupied room night. Taxes and fees subject to change without notice.

Rooms with 1 King bed are extremely limited.

Hotel requires that there be at least one guest that is 21 years of age or older occupying a room in order to check in.

PARKING: Overnight Parking is discounted for hotel guests that book their room via NWAS/NWWT group reservation methods only to $15 + tax, per vehicle, per night for self-parking and $23 + tax, per vehicle, per night for Valet. Regular parking fees are approximately $31 plus tax per vehicle, per night for self-parking and $40 plus tax per vehicle, per night for Valet parking.
Non-Guest Parking Daily Rates approximately $31 + tax per vehicle, for self-parking and $40 + tax per vehicle, per night for Valet. Parking fees 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.
Guest rooms are non-smoking.
Early departure, late check out and no show fees apply.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

The cutoff date to book in our group room block has passed. Please book directly with the hotel: www.loewshotels.com/portofino-bay-hotel

Universal Orlando Resort is happy to offer a unique ticket link for convention attendees: https://tinyurl.com/26e3knha

Attendees can book discounted tickets for Universal Orlando as long as they have a conference badge and ID to show when they pick up the tickets onsite: https://tinyurl.com/26e3knha

Pick up your ticket(s) at any of the front gate ticket windows (located at the entrances to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal's Islands of Adventure™ or Universal's Volcano Bay™) during regular theme park operating hours.

Attendees must show conference name badge, plus valid photo ID (a valid Florida photo ID for any Florida Resident products purchased) for each individual ticket or Annual Pass purchased, plus the credit card used to purchase the tickets.

Terms and conditions apply.*
Prices are subject to change without notice.

If you need help placing your order, please email: onlinestorehelp@universalorlando.com
To purchase specially priced Walt Disney World® Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, visit https://www.mydisneygroup.com/nwasfeb25/ or call 407-566-5600 and provide group code G0855272.

Be sure to purchase your specially priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets by 02/12/2025 as these prices will not be available onsite.

Tickets are valid 7 days before, during, and 7 days after the meeting dates. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid ticket on the same day are required. To make park reservations, you will need to sign-in to an existing Disney® Account or create a new one and link each ticket. Park reservations are subject to availability – please check the Park Availability Calendar. For details on making a park reservation, please visit Disney Park Pass Experience Updates.

Whether it’s your first visit or your 100th, we recommend reviewing the Walt Disney World® Resort Experience Updates.

Prices are subject to change without notice. These specially priced tickets are intended only for guests that are participating in this Event. Only the registered attendee is allowed to purchase tickets from this discounted ticket store link. If one person or one credit card will be used to purchase tickets for several attendees, please combine orders. There is a limit of 6 tickets per order with a maximum of 2 orders. Terms and conditions apply.

Rooms starting at
$399 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night room + tax required to hold your room at time of reservation.

The cutoff date to book in our group room block has passed. Please book directly with the hotel: www.loewshotels.com/portofino-bay-hotel

CANCELLATIONS

The 1 night + tax deposit is refundable if cancellation is received by the hotel at least 5 days prior to guest arrival date and a cancellation number is obtained. Cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 days of guest arrival date will result in a cancellation fee of 1 night + tax. Early departure fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged 50% of the room rate for each night that the guest is departing early. No-shows will be charged a cancellation fee up to the full reserved stay plus tax. 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 1044251; Expiration Date 02/16/2025
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 ___ contact hours. 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 December 15th, 2024 to January 14th, 2025 . No refund after January 14th, 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.