Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Sunseeker Resort

Schedule

Charlotte Harbor, Florida
March 18 - 21, 2025

Tuesday, March 18

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Cardinal Concepts for Accurate EKG Interpretation: Part I

M.Kossick
0830

Cardinal Concepts for Accurate EKG Interpretation: Part II

M.Kossick
0930

Break
0945

Evidence-Based Guidelines for Diagnosing T Wave and ST Segment Changes

M.Kossick
1045

Perioperative Management of CIEDs and Other Devices

M.Murphy
1145

Positioning Injuries: Risks and Responsibilities

M.Murphy
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 19

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

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

J.Goldstein
0830

Anticoagulation Aggravation? Coagulation Confusion? Reversal Rescue? A Practical Review

J.Goldstein
0930

Break
0945

Decision Algorithm for EKG Lead Selection Including True Chest Leads versus Modified Chest Leads

M.Kossick
1045

Diagnostic Criteria for Myocardial Infarction

M.Kossick
1145

Street Drugs Your Patients Are Taking: Novel and Deadly

M.Murphy
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, March 20

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Burnout in Healthcare: Beyond Time to Address It

M.Murphy
0830

Wellness Solutions: Don’t Wait for HR to Fix It

M.Murphy
0930

Break
0945

Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Implications for Axis Deviation, Bundle Branch Blocks, and Fascicular Blocks

M.Kossick
1045

Practice EKG Interpretation: Ischemia, Injury, MI, Axis Deviation, Bundle Branch Blocks, and Fascicular Blocks

M.Kossick
1145

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

J.Goldstein
1245

Adjourn

Friday, March 21

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Lung Lessons: Practical Approach to Evaluation, Risk Stratification and Perioperative Management of Patients With Pulmonary Disease

J.Goldstein
0830

Emergency Scenarios Pearls: PeRLS and CRM

J.Goldstein
0930

Break
0945

Fluid and Pressor Management in the 21st Century

J.Goldstein
1045

Production Pressures and Outcome Measures: The Answer Is Still Money

M.Murphy
1145

Ethics Cases You Will Encounter

M.Murphy
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
3.40 Pharmacology? / 16.60 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Controlled Substances? / 17.00 Patient Safety? / 1.00 Ethics?

Faculty

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

Mark Alan Kossick, DNSc, CRNA (Ret.)

Professor Emeritus
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Educational Consultant
Dunnellon, Florida

Mark Thomas Murphy, MD

Retired Anesthesiologist
St. Petersburg, Florida
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars
Pasco, Washington

Location

Charlotte Harbor, Florida

Charlotte Harbor is the second largest estuary in Florida, and is a beautiful place known for its pristine beaches, spectacular wildlife, and peaceful rivers. Explore the 42,000-acre Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, over 70 miles of shoreline, or visit the iconic?19th-century?Port Boca Grande Lighthouse?& Museum?on Gasparilla Island. Take a nature tour, a spin on jet skis, or cycle around town. Charlotte Harbor is known as one of the most sought-after fishing destinations, but you'll also find great golfing, water sports, museums, and unique shopping and dining opportunities. Charlotte Harbor is one of Florida's best-kept secrets, come see what you've been missing!

Accommodations

Sunseeker Resort

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is Florida's newest premier Gulf Coast oasis. Here, you'll find the relaxing waterfront destination you have been looking for. Enjoy the laid-back Florida Gulf Coast lifestyle showcasing the stunning Charlotte Harbor, two luxury oasis-like pools, championship golf, the full-service Lorelei - Natural Beauty and Wellness Spa and Salon, a state-of-the-art fitness center with expert-led workouts, shopping, watersports, and much more.

From casual eats on the water to elegant fine dining, great food is a focal point of?the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor experience. Authenticity, quality, and exceptional taste is the foundation of each of their 20 original food & beverage concepts; including 7 stand-alone restaurants, 11 bars & lounges, two poolside offerings, and a 25,000 sq ft multi-dining experience.

Premium guestrooms feature 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), floor-to-ceiling windows, mini-refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, laptop size in-room safe, 4K HDR Smart TV, walk-in shower, double vanity, and much more.

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is approximately 5.6 miles from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), 42 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), and 57 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Parking: Self-parking is $3 per hour for 0-6 hours or $20 per full day; overnight guest self-parking is $20 per night with in/out privileges. Valet parking is approximately $12 per day (max 8 hours) or $25/night for overnight guests. Tax is included in parking rates. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

From

USD 429 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor
5500 Sunseeker Way
Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made by 5pm (EST) on February 13, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Rates are per night and subject to Resort Fee of $30 per room, per night and 12% tax. Taxes and resort fee subject to change without notice.

Daily Resort Fee Includes: high-speed wireless internet access (excludes meeting rooms), complimentary cold VERO filtered water (refillable stations throughout resort), complimentary fitness center access for guest age 18+, free yoga or spin classes, priority spa & salon appointments at Lorelie, access to reflections pool, complimentary bicycle rental, and digital streaming connectivity. Inclusions subject to change without notice

Parking: Self-parking is $3 per hour for 0-6 hours or $20 per full day; overnight guest self-parking is $20 per night with in/out privileges. Valet parking is approximately $12 per day (max 8 hours) or $25/night for overnight guests. Tax is included in parking rates. 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.

The cutoff date to book in our room block has passed. Please book directly with the hotel: https://www.sunseekerresorts.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.

For those wanting to make the approx. 154 mile drive from Charlotte Harbor to Walt Disney World® Resort:

To purchase specially priced Walt Disney World® Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, visit https://www.mydisneygroup.com/nwasmar25/ or call 407-566-5600 and provide group code G0855275.

Be sure to purchase your specially priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets by 03/17/2025 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
$429 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for one night's deposit plus tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

The cutoff date to book in our room block has passed. Please book directly with the hotel: https://www.sunseekerresorts.com/

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted until 72 hours (EST) prior to arrival. Cancellations received by hotel inside 72 hours of arrival will forfeit their deposit for one night's room and tax. Early departure fees apply. If you check out prior to your reserved departure date, a penalty for the entire reserved stay plus tax will apply. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up for your entire 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 1044339; Expiration Date 03/21/2025
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 January 17th, 2025 to February 16th, 2025 . No refund after February 16th, 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.