Locations
Maui, Hawaii
Travelers who can go anywhere in the world come back to Maui again and again. There is magic on this island, where natural wonders set your spirit free and the warm aloha of Maui’s people fills your heart with a sense of belonging. Maui’s natural beauty is accessible and breathtaking. From a rugged backcountry hike to educational activities focusing on Maui’s culture, history, and environment to unique attractions and world class entertainment - the Magic Isles have it all!
The best golf in paradise is yours to enjoy on Maui. There are challenges for players of all skill levels and incredible views. Nowhere else in the world will you find the array of ocean sports and activities that Maui offers. There are the 42 miles of world famous beaches, ranging from the little jewel of Red Sand Beach to the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park. The best snorkeling is at Honolua Bay or the small islet of Molokini, a submerged crater.
For the nature enthusiast, Maui has breathtaking hiking trails. The rangers at Haleakala National Park lead free nature walks, both at the 10,000 foot summit of Maui’s awe-inspiring, long-dormant volcano and at Oheo Gulch with its famous Seven Pools. For an unforgettable vacation that will rejuvenate you, body and soul, come to Maui and find out why people in Hawaii say, “Maui no ka oi...Maui is the best.”
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
Welcome to an oceanfront oasis on world-renowned Ka‘anapali Beach. This newly reimagined 40-acre Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is a AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel offering access to everything you desire for an unforgettable getaway in paradise. Enjoy a half-acre pool with a dedicated water playground for keiki (kids), a nightly on-site luau, rooftop stargazing, oceanfront golf, a beachfront spa, cultural activities, and true Hawaiian hospitality.
Newly renovated guest rooms feature a lanai, flat-screen TV, coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, safe, robes, iron/board, hairdryer, and other amenities to assure a comfortable stay. Bedding options (based on hotel availability) include one king bed plus a full size sofa sleeper or two queen beds plus chaise lounge sofa.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa is located approximately 27 miles from Kahului Airport (OGG).
TARGET AUDIENCE
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 and other healthcare 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 comorbidities 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.
Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.
Current Topics in Anesthesia |
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Monday, November 10 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0730 | Ultrasound for Regional Anesthesia: Tips and Tricks for Clinical Success | D.Auyong | ||
| 0830 | Innovations in Orthopedic Anesthesia | D.Auyong | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | What Is New in Obstetric Anesthesia 2025? | B.Clayton | ||
| 1045 | Oxytocin and Postpartum Hemorrhage | B.Clayton | ||
| 1145 | Implications of GLP-1 Agonists Perioperatively | A.Wadhwa | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, November 11 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Key Issues for Anesthesia Providers in Patients With Morbid Obesity | A.Wadhwa | ||
| 0830 | Airway Management in Patients With Morbid and Super Adiposity: New Strategies and Tricks | A.Wadhwa | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Upper Extremity Regional Anesthesia | D.Auyong | ||
| 1045 | Lower Extremity Regional Anesthesia | D.Auyong | ||
| 1145 | Anesthesia Provider’s Role in Reproductive Health: Are We Doing Our Best? | B.Clayton | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, November 12 – Day Open |
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Thursday, November 13 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Optimizing Anesthesia Care for Adults With Intellectual Development Disabilities | B.Clayton | ||
| 0830 | Perioperative Medication Errors: Uncovering Risks From Behind the Drapes | B.Clayton | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Minimizing Opioids and Maximizing Analgesia in Patients With Morbid Adiposity: Multistep and Multimodal Approach | A.Wadhwa | ||
| 1045 | Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) and Patient With Morbid Obesity | A.Wadhwa | ||
| 1145 | New Approaches to Old Problems: Truncal Blocks - Erector Spinae, Quadratus Lumborum, PECS | D.Auyong | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, November 14 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Interscalene Block Versus Alternatives for Shoulder Surgery: Are We Making Regional Anesthesia Safer or Overly Complicated? | D.Auyong | ||
| 0830 | Continuous Nerve Blocks: Improving Outcomes | D.Auyong | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Addressing Clinician Burnout | B.Clayton | ||
| 1045 | Allergy and Anaphylaxis in Patients Under Anesthesia: Recognition, Management and Follow-Through! | A.Wadhwa | ||
| 1145 | NMDA Antagonists: How Many Do We Have at Our Disposal and How to Use Them? | A.Wadhwa | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE Pharmacology Hours TBD† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
| Rev. 3/26/24 | ||||
FACULTY
David B. Auyong, MD
Staff Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesiology
Medical Director, Lindeman Ambulatory Surgery Center
Section Head, Orthopedic Anesthesiology
Chair, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guiding Team
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
Beth Ann Clayton, DNP, CRNA, FAAN
Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Cincinnati
Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Major
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Anupama Wadhwa, MBBS, MSc, FASA
Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Texas Southwestern
President, International Society for the Perioperative Care of the Obese Patient (ISPCOP)
Past President, Kentucky and Indiana Society of Physicians of Indian Origin (KIAPI)
Dallas, Texas
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 Credit(s)™. 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 Anesthesiology™ (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 1 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/NWS is an approved provider of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. Provider number: 50-7480
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
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 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS/NWS 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.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
No penalty if canceled by September 10, 2025. Cancellations between September 11, 2025, and October 11, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after October 11, 2025, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can be applied toward tuition for another NWS/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.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
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.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-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.
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.