Current Topics in Anesthesia

Palm Beach, Florida
December 7 - 10, 2026

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Schedule

Current Topics in Anesthesia

Palm Beach, Florida
December 7 - 10, 2026

Monday, December 7
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWAS Staff
  • 0730
    Perioperative Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Management Part I
    R.Lenhardt
  • 0830
    Perioperative Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Management Part II
    R.Lenhardt
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Numb and Number: Blocks for Upper Extremity Surgery
    M.Fingerman
  • 1045
    The Knee-Sential Guide: A Journey Through Regional Anesthesia for Knee Surgery
    M.Fingerman
  • 1145
    Endocrinopathies and Anesthetic Implications
    R.Finney
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, December 8
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Herbal Medications and Anesthetic Implications
    R.Finney
  • 0830
    A Day in the Outfield: Non-Operating Room Anesthesia
    R.Finney
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Anesthesia for the Morbidly Obese Patient
    R.Lenhardt
  • 1045
    Hyperglycemia in the Perioperative Period
    R.Lenhardt
  • 1145
    Hip Mastery: Blocks for Achieving Optimal Perioperative Analgesia
    M.Fingerman
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, December 9
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Trunk It Up: Blocks for Truncal Surgery
    M.Fingerman
  • 0830
    Mixology: Local Anesthetics and Additives
    M.Fingerman
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Anesthesia-Specific Situations and Adaptations in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
    R.Finney
  • 1045
    Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management: Essential Non-Technical Skills for Safe Patient Care
    R.Finney
  • 1145
    Anticoagulants and Reversal Before Surgery
    R.Lenhardt
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, December 10
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Beyond the Mask: Understanding and Supporting Anesthesiology Professionals as Second Victims
    R.Finney
  • 0830
    Hemorrhagic Shock and Trauma Part I
    R.Lenhardt
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Hemorrhagic Shock and Trauma Part II
    R.Lenhardt
  • 1045
    Perioperative Nerve Injury: the Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
    M.Fingerman
  • 1145
    Perioperative Medication Implications: GLP-1 Agonists, Buprenorphine/Suboxone, ACE Inhibitors/ARBs
    M.Fingerman
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Mitchell Fingerman, MD, FASA

Professor
Division Chief and Associate Fellowship Director
Division of Regional and Ambulatory Anesthesia
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri

Robyn Finney, APRN, CRNA, DNAP, FAANA

Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Nurse Anesthesia DNAP Program Faculty
HELP Program Coordinator / SME
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

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

Location

Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach is home to legendary resorts, exquisite mansions, and historic landmarks just waiting to be explored. Gilded Age architecture, chic restaurants, luxury shops, ocean views, and the Lake Worth Lagoon will captivate and make any visitor feel like a VIP.

Enjoy a relaxing day at any number of beaches. Grab a gelato and window shop the length of Worth Avenue, which hosts a plethora of high-end retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Kate Spade, Armani, Tiffany's, and more.

Marvel at the art and architecture of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. Built by 19th-century business tycoon Henry Flagler, this mansion is defined by extravagance in its attention to detail. Every corner is adorned by crown mouldings, beautiful damask patterns, metal, and masonry work. Visitors can even get a glimpse of Flagler's private railcar and great rooms full of antiques of every kind.

Next, get some fresh air at The Society of the Four Arts, where you'll discover themed gardens and an eclectic collection of metal sculptures.

Rent a bike or stroll the Lake Trail to view local attractions from another angle including the Flagler Museum, gorgeous mansions and estates, a giant Kapok Tree, and pleasure yachts in the harbor. Golf fairways overlooking the ocean at Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, a fun course to practice your short game. There's so much to do in fabulous Palm Beach!

Accommodations

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Welcome to Palm Beach re-imagined. An intimate ocean retreat; a breath of fresh air. Modern, playful, and indulgent. Situated on the sweeping backdrop of Florida’s gold coast and with the Atlantic as its playground, Eau Palm Beach invokes the relaxed glamour of America’s first resort destination; a chance to refresh, play and rediscover time. One of only two Forbes Five-Star resorts in Palm Beach and eight in Florida, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is where effortless living meets relaxed luxury.

Situated on a private beach on seven acres of oceanfront with lush tropical gardens, guests are welcomed with champagne, breathtaking ocean views and cooling tropical breezes. Here, you'll find an Active Resort Pool and Adult Tranquility Pool, 3,000 square-foot oceanfront terrace with fire pit, 24-hour access Business Lounge, aquatic sports, boating, fishing, and more. Indulge in the warm Florida sunshine, sumptuous accommodations designed by Jonathan Adler, and the award-winning Eau Spa. Eau Spa is 42,000 square feet of pure wonderland. This world-class and award-winning spa offers a sublime retreat with a distinct setting to engage in a magical spa experience with a variety of sensational beauty treatments and surprising touches throughout. Lift, spin, and flow as you work on your fitness with beachside yoga, spin classes, and state-of-the-art equipment. Guests can also join tennis pros daily on three Har-tru clay tennis courts. Kids can partake in Camp AquaNuts where each week features a new theme to explore in the afternoon, and a morning full of fun in the ocean and pool! Coast Camp for Teens is also available with surfing, Science, and more! (Fees apply for all Kids Clubs and for some activities).

When it's time to dine, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa presents a multi-sensory experience with its choices of fine eateries and oceanfront venues. Taking advantage of the bounty of fresh local ingredients while infusing imported luxury items such as rare caviar and artisanal cheese, Eau Palm Beach's Master Chefs are renowned for innovative and savory cuisine. Toss in location and you’ve got an oceanfront fête second to none.

Every guestroom provides the backdrop for your effortless living. Enter your dream space with stylish, custom-made, and intelligent interiors, top-of-the-line entertainment, and earth-saving technologies. Retreat in style to your private balcony and engage your senses with refreshing breezes, the rhythmic sounds of the ocean, and stunning vistas. Submerge into comfort at night and rise into your next day of adventure and play. Your escape starts here. Spacious guest rooms feature 1 King or 2 Double beds (based on hotel availability), private furnished balcony or Lanai, LCD HDTV, complimentary WiFi access, coffee/tea maker, alarm clock, marble bath with double vanity, bathtub, separate shower, bathrobes, twice daily housekeeping and more.

The Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is located approximately 8 miles from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and 43 miles from the Ft. Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Valet parking only at the hotel. Approximate fee is $35 plus tax, per vehicle, per night. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Rooms starting at
USD 439 per night *
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DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room, tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) at the time of booking to reserve your room. Rate and availability not guaranteed until your deposit is received.

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (which will open for reservations approximately 1 year prior to the meeting).

CANCELLATIONS

Guest room cancellations received by the hotel inside 3 days of arrival will be charged for 100% of the confirmed reserved stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

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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 is designed to meet requirements for Class A CE credit. Once approved by AANA, this will be indicated.
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 October 8th, 2026 to November 7th, 2026 . No refund after November 7th, 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.

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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.

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