Anesthesia Update

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Schedule

Live Webinar Conference
May 19 - 22, 2026

Tuesday, May 19

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Preanesthetic Assessment: What Do You Really Need?

E.Frost
0800

Herbs: They Can't Be Bad for You...Can They?

E.Frost
0900

Break
0910

Long COVID: Will This Be Another Pandemic?

E.Frost
1010

Perioperative Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Management Part I

R.Lenhardt
1110

Break
1120

Perioperative Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Management Part II

R.Lenhardt
1220

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 20

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Updates in Anesthesia for Cesarean Deliveries

K.Leone-Quisenberry
0800

The Pregnant Trauma Patient

K.Leone-Quisenberry
0900

Break
0910

ERAS Protocols in Colorectal and Gynecologic Surgery: What Every Anesthesia Practitioner Needs to Know

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1010

Strategic Approach to the Difficult Airway

G.Latson
1110

Break
1120

Anesthesia for Craniotomy

G.Latson
1220

Adjourn

Thursday, May 21

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Hemorrhagic Shock and Trauma Part I

R.Lenhardt
0800

Hemorrhagic Shock and Trauma Part II

R.Lenhardt
0900

Break
0910

Anesthesia for Abdominal Robotic Surgery

R.Lenhardt
1010

Anesthesia for ENT Surgery

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1110

Break
1120

How Resilient Are We? Anesthesia Burnout

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1220

Adjourn

Friday, May 22

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Anesthesia for Emergency Stroke Treatment

G.Latson
0800

Ketamine, Dexmedetomidine, Lidocaine, and Other Adjuncts to General Anesthesia

G.Latson
0900

Break
0910

Postoperative Delirium and Cognitive Decline

G.Latson
1010

My Name Is NOT Anesthesia: Improving Communication in the OR

E.Frost
1110

Break
1120

How Do We Know Our Drugs Are Safe for Our Patients?

E.Frost
1220

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
8.40 Pharmacology? / 11.60 Clinical Management? / 3.00 Trauma? / 19.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Elizabeth Frost, MD

Clinical Professor of Anesthesia
Icahn Medical Center at Mount Sinai
New York, New York

Gary W. Latson, MD, CAPT, MC, USN (retired)

Former Division Director Neurosurgical Anesthesiology
Baylor Scott and White Healthcare
Temple Memorial Hospital
Temple, Texas
Associate Clinical Professor
Texas A&M University College of Medicine
Bryan, Texas

Rainer Lenhardt, MD, MBA

Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky

Kerry L. Leone-Quisenberry, DNP, CRNA

Assistant Program Director
Vice Chair of Administration
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Program
Magee-Womens Hospital, OB CRNA
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

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 1046120; Expiration Date 05/22/2026
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, Retired Anesthesiologist, St. Petersburg, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

MD/DO

$ 695 Early Registration Fee

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 695 Early Registration Fee

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 695 Early Registration Fee

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 March 20th, 2026 to April 19th, 2026. No refund after April 19th, 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.

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.

Please Note:

You must sign-in/log in every day you attend to receive credit.
We do not allow retroactive sign in.

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.