Winning in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Schedule

Las Vegas, Nevada
March 16 - 19, 2026

Monday, March 16

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

The Airway Algorithm: A Review and Where Things Often Go Wrong

J.Szalados
0830

Fun with PEEP: What Anesthesia Providers Should Know About Lung Recruitment

J.Szalados
0930

Break
0945

Blood Pressure Targets: How Bad Is Hypotension in the OR?

T.Grissom
1045

The Patient Is Not a Pretzel: Positioning Injuries in the Operating Room

T.Grissom
1145

The Evolution of Supraglottic Airway Devices

S.Vaida
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 17

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Non-Obstetric Surgery During Pregnancy

S.Vaida
0830

Anesthetic Challenges for Laryngeal Surgery

S.Vaida
0930

Break
0945

Preoperative Clearance: Defensive Medicine and How It Can Hurt You

J.Szalados
1045

Management of the Acutely Septic Patient

J.Szalados
1145

There Is a Fracture, I Need to Fix It: Management and Operative Timing for Orthopedic Trauma

T.Grissom
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 18

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Update on Resuscitation of the Trauma Patient

T.Grissom
0830

In Search of the Perfect Clot: Management of the Actively Bleeding Patient

T.Grissom
0930

Break
0945

Management of Accidental Dural Puncture During Labor

S.Vaida
1045

Anesthetic Management of Preeclampsia

S.Vaida
1145

Can the Anesthesiology Provider Help Minimize the Risk of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury?

J.Szalados
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, March 19

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Delirium: What It Means to Outcome of Care

J.Szalados
0830

Captain of the Ship: Who Is the Most Important Person in the Operating Room?

J.Szalados
0930

Break
0945

Top Ten Anesthesia Papers in the Last Year: How Will They Affect Your Practice?

T.Grissom
1045

Recall and Awareness: Have We Gotten Better?

T.Grissom
1145

Uterotonics: Enemies or Friends?

S.Vaida
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
8.30 Pharmacology? / 11.70 Clinical Management? / 3.30 Trauma? / 20.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Thomas E. Grissom, MD, MSIS, FCCM

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

James Emery Szalados, MD, JD, MBA, MHA, FACHE, FCCP, FCCM, FCLM, FNCS

Attorney and Counselor at Law
The Szalados Law Firm, Hilton, NY
Director, Surgical Critical Care and Surgical / Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Director, Neurocritical Program and Neurocritical Care Unit
Rochester Regional Health System and Rochester General Hospital
Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology, University of Rochester
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant Program
Rochester Institute of Technology
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, Pennsylvania

Sonia Vaida, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Anesthesiology
Penn State College of Medicine
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada

Welcome to Vegas! A land of grandiose hotels, casino gaming, excitement, and luxury. If you can bet on it, you’ll find it here. Comedy and music legends, six resident Cirque du Soleil productions, classic Las Vegas showgirl revues, and more are here for your pleasure. From elaborately themed clubs to the new wave of upscale “ultra lounges,” you can experience a variety of night spots. For the golf aficionado, the sixty-plus golf courses in Las Vegas, designed by top golf pros, have put Vegas on the map. Popular courses include Topgolf Las Vegas, Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, Bali Hai Golf Club, TPC Las Vegas, and Royal Links Golf Club.

If you want to unwind, Las Vegas offers the most luxurious and varied spa experiences and pools to be found anywhere. Wherever you choose to relax, stress doesn’t stand a chance. Afterward, stop by the Bellagio for a superb Botanical Garden experience where radiant colors dance in creative flower displays that will captivate young and old. Las Vegas has become one of the premium world-class shopping destinations in the country with specialty stores sporting Prada, Gucci, Dior, Chanel, Jimmy Choo and so much more. Budget-minded shoppers will delight in the outlet malls both north and south of downtown, easily accessed by bus.

Trade dazzling city lights and crowds for the serenity of Red Rock Canyon. Break a sweat with scenic hiking across Moenkopi Loop, Calico Hills, Turtlehead Peak, and more. Keep your eyes open for Triassic fossils, various desert flora, and wildlife. Travelers can also venture out to see nearby Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, or the Grand Canyon.

Accommodations

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Where every room is a suite, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has the standard Vegas hotel beat! This luxury resort brings you the heart and soul of the Renaissance Venice to life. Noted from USA Today as "the most romantic Las Vegas Resort", The Venetian offers a luxurious experience at a prime location on the Strip.

With 3 large heated pools, the Canyon Ranch spa and fitness experience, gondola rides, lounges, Madame Tussauds Interactive Wax Museum, shows, entertainment, nightlife, and so much more, The Venetian Resort is sure to make the most of your free time. If you are looking for casino action, double your excitement with gaming at both The Venetian and The Palazzo. The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian is a premier destination for Las Vegas luxury shopping, featuring over 160 signature stores with dozens of luxury brands. Cobblestone walkways are canopied with illuminated painted ceilings of clouds drifting by on a blue sky as if you are strolling the piazza in Venice. The Grand Canal travels through the center of the Shoppes for a quarter mile inviting passersby to a gondola voyage after a much deserved day of retail therapy. As an added bonus, at The Venetian you are never far from a good meal as there are over 40 dining options with diverse selection of culinary offerings to choose from.

Suites at The Venetian Resort Resort are a nod to Italian opulence, featuring 1 King or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), luxury bedding, separated living space, oversized bathrooms with Roman tub and separate shower, multiple flat screen TVs, desk, safe, fully stocked refreshment center and more.

The Venetian Resort is located approximately 3.7 miles from the Las Vegas Airport (LAS).

From

USD 299 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
3355 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to program).

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through February 12, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first. After February 12, 2026 any changes to existing room reservations (names, dates, etc.) will be accepted based upon space and rate availability.

“Run of Hotel” guest room is defined as hotel's choice of a standard suite and/or The Venetian, Venezia and Palazzo Tower.

Group rates will be subject to the prevailing suite tax, and a reduced *daily resort fee of $45 plus tax for those who book their room through NWAS/NWWT only (otherwise it's approximately $55 plus tax, per suite, per night). The resort fee and tax are both subject to change.

*Daily Resort fee includes:
- In-suite Internet Access (excludes meeting rooms)
- Boarding pass printing
- Daily access for 2 adults to the Fitness facility within the Canyon Ranch spa & fitness
- Local and Toll Free Calls

Resort fee amenities subject to change without notice.

PARKING: Self parking for registered hotel guests is $18/day, seven days a week. For non-hotel guests, self parking is $18/day, Monday – Thursday, and $23/day Friday – Sunday. Valet parking is $40/day. Event parking rates may be in effect and parking fees are subject to change; check posted signage for additional details.

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 (available approximately 1 year prior to program).
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
$299 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Guest room cancellations accepted by hotel without penalty until 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellations received by hotel inside 7 days of arrival will be charged for one night's stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply. If you depart the hotel prior to your confirmed departure date, a fee of the entire reserved stay plus tax will apply. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to program).

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 1045536; Expiration Date 03/19/2026
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

$ 1000 Early Registration Fee

$ 1050 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1075 Late Registration Fee

$ 275 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 950 Early Registration Fee

$ 1000 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1025 Late Registration Fee

$ 265 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 850 Early Registration Fee

$ 900 Regular Registration Fee

$ 925 Late Registration Fee

$ 240 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 January 15th, 2026 to February 14th, 2026 . No refund after February 14th, 2026; 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.