Updates in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Schedule

Live Webinar Conference
October 14 - 17, 2025

Tuesday, October 14

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Pulmonary Evaluation and Risk of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

E.Lobato
0800

Perioperative Risk Calculators: Which One to Use and When?

E.Lobato
0900

Break
0910

Perioperative Management of the Patient on Antiplatelet or Anticoagulant Agents

E.Lobato
1010

Preoperative Optimization: Your Patient and Your Mind

J.Sanders
1110

Break
1120

Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine, and Friends: TIVA Is Not Just Propofol

J.Sanders
1220

Break

Wednesday, October 15

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Highlights in Cardiovascular Anesthesia: Implications for All of Us

J.Augoustides
0800

Anesthetic Considerations in Valvular Heart Disease

J.Augoustides
0900

Break
0910

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Clinical Update

J.Augoustides
1010

HIV: Clinical Update and Anesthetic Considerations

J.Augoustides
1110

Break
1120

Perioperative Vasoplegia: Tips and Tricks

J.Augoustides
1220

Adjourn

Thursday, October 16

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Preoperative Fasting Guidelines and Ways to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Aspiration

S.Rajagopalan
0800

Resuscitation Strategies to Manage “Lethal Triad’ of Trauma

S.Rajagopalan
0900

Break
0910

Medication Errors: Are There Ways to Prevent It?

S.Rajagopalan
1010

The Patient With Heart Failure Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery

E.Lobato
1110

Break
1120

Anesthesia for Elderly Patients: Clinical Pearls

E.Lobato
1220

Adjourn

Friday, October 17

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Perioperative Blood Glucose Management

S.Rajagopalan
0800

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

S.Rajagopalan
0900

Break
0910

What Went Wrong? Surprise Complications and Error Traps

J.Sanders
1010

Optimal Fluid Management: Which Monitors and Which Fluids?

J.Sanders
1110

Break
1120

Anesthesia and the Altered Mind: Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Neurotoxicity

J.Sanders
1220

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
9.40 Pharmacology? / 10.60 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Trauma? / 20.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

John G. Augoustides, MD, FASE, FAHA

Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs
Professor of Anesthesiology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Emilio B. Lobato, MD

Anesthesiology Services
North Florida / South Georgia VAMC
Gainesville, Florida

Suman Rajagopalan, MD, FASA

Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
Director of Trauma Anesthesia
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

John Carl Sanders, MA, MBBS, FRCA

Professor, Emeritus
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

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 1045204; Expiration Date 10/17/2025
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

$ 685 Early Registration Fee

$ 685 Regular Registration Fee

$ 685 Late Registration Fee

$ 185 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 685 Early Registration Fee

$ 685 Regular Registration Fee

$ 685 Late Registration Fee

$ 185 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 685 Early Registration Fee

$ 685 Regular Registration Fee

$ 685 Late Registration Fee

$ 185 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 August 15th, 2025 to September 14th, 2025 . No refund after September 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. 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.