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| The United Arab Emirates is certainly one of the richest countries in the world. Oil has made the fortune of this sovereign state, independent since 1971 and composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Dubai is undoubtedly the pearl of the United Arab Emirates and is the second largest emirate of the country, after Abu Dhabi. However, only ten percent of Dubai's gross domestic product is attributable to income from the oil industry. Here the main sources of wealth are the special economic free zone of Jebel Ali and tourism, which has expanded greatly in recent years. Today, Dubai City is one of the most intriguing ultramodern metropolises of the 21st century. Its allure is not due to its artistic, archaeological, and cultural heritage so much as to the overall vision it offers: a window of luxury and wealth looking towards the future. Here all that glitters is gold. Despite its unrestrained luxury, Dubai remains a Muslim city and is obviously home to a number of mosques, including the Jumeirah mosque, a very fine example of modern Islamic architecture. Dubai City is impressive for its modernity and for the comfort it can offer: from the largest golf course in the Middle East (and the fifth largest in the world in terms of area) to the ultra-luxurious Yacht Club, and from the splendid beaches, amazing hotels, and restaurants of every kind to the shopping centers that rival Singapore and Hong Kong. Grand futuristic projects include the Palm Islands; Burj Khalifa (pictured on cover), the tallest skyscraper in the world; The World, a construction of 300 manmade islands representing the five continents; Dubai Marina; Hydropolis Hotel, the first underwater hotel; Dubailand; The Mall of the Emirates; and an indoor ski resort in the middle of the desert. A pleasant and novel way of seeing the city is to hire an abra (motorized water taxi). Courtesy and hospitality are among the most highly prized of virtues in this country and the visitor is sure to be charmed by the genuine warmth and friendliness of the people. Dubai society is marked by a high degree of tolerance for different lifestyles. Foreigners are free to practice their own religion, alcohol is served in hotels, and, provided reasonable discretion is shown, the dress code is liberal. Women face no discrimination and may drive and walk around unescorted. |
| Set in the vibrant business district just ten minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB), this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai offers spacious accommodations featuring high speed Internet access (fee applies), robes, slippers, deluxe toiletries, air conditioning, alarm clock, safe, and iron/board. Dining transcends expectations of Dubai hotels with a tempting choice of ten restaurants and bars. To unwind, the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai offers a refreshing rooftop pool and fully equipped health club. Most recently, this luxury hotel has been awarded as a winner of Top Hotels, Conde Nast Traveler: Readers Choice Awards 2008. |
| Passport and Visa Required |
If you are holding a
U.S passport you will get your visit visa upon arrival at the airport. Otherwise, visa / immigration services can be provided by the hotel for an additional cost. |
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for Physicians, CRNAs, Physician Assistants,
Registered Nurses, and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art
knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines
which may impact it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE:
The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific
background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not
only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may
impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills
for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and
procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self
and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the
clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice
resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve
as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including
the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional
goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments,
institutions, and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of
the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse
specialist, and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review
and update knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the
practicing professional.
OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be
able to:
Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include
but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry,
physics, psychology, and social sciences - as they impact and are affected by
the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent
in the anesthesia professions.
Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently developed additional, related, and similar drugs.
Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.
Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administrations, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services.
Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups - recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the responsibility to compile and approve such tenets - in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.
Apply the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.
FACULTY
Girish P. Joshi, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, USA
Stephen R. Luney, MD
Consultant Neuroanaesthetist
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Ireland
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Linda Pelinka, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Lorenz Boehler Trauma Center and Ludwig Boltzmann
Institute of Experimental and Clinical Traumatology
Vienna, Austria
ACCREDITATION:
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education
of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas designates this educational activity for
a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only
claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas and Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Assistants AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
CME certificates will be mailed following completion of the course.
CRNAs: Check back shortly for approval status.
NWAS is an approved provider by the California and Florida State Boards of Nursing, Provider number #04833 and 50-7480 respectively. This program offers 20 contact hours.
COURSE DIRECTOR: Mark Murphy, MD Anesthesiologist and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc., Pasco, Washington
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 NW-WWT will not be responsible for
any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We
highly recommend purchase of travel insurance.
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.
FAP: (Frequent Attendee
Points)
FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including
net cruise, net hotel, and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). These
points can then be redeemed for tuition. A great program to reward you for supporting
NWAS!
Lecture notes will be provided on a CD in PDF format.
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