LIVE Webinar Conference
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars presents Updates in Anesthesia, a live webinar.
This live web conference will be presented with the same quality speakers and topics as our on-site conferences.
This is a live online course and will not be available for viewing later.
See below for more details.
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.
Updates in Anesthesia |
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Tuesday, October 14 |
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0655 | Login to Zoom and Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0700 | Pulmonary Evaluation and Risk of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications | E.Lobato | ||
0800 | Perioperative Risk Calculators: Which One to Use and When? | E.Lobato | ||
0900 | Break | |||
0910 | Perioperative Management of the Patient on Antiplatelet or Anticoagulant Agents | E.Lobato | ||
1010 | Preoperative Optimization: Your Patient and Your Mind | J.Sanders | ||
1110 | Break | |||
1120 | Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine and Friends: TIVA Is Not Just Propofol | J.Sanders | ||
1220 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, October 15 |
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0655 | Login to Zoom and Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0700 | Highlights in Cardiovascular Anesthesia: Implications for All of Us | J.Augoustides | ||
0800 | Anesthetic Considerations in Valvular Heart Disease | J.Augoustides | ||
0900 | Break | |||
0910 | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Clinical Update | J.Augoustides | ||
1010 | HIV: Clinical Update and Anesthetic Considerations | J.Augoustides | ||
1110 | Break | |||
1120 | Perioperative Vasoplegia: Tips and Tricks | J.Augoustides | ||
1220 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, October 16 |
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0655 | Login to Zoom and Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0700 | Preoperative Fasting Guidelines and Ways to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Aspiration | S.Rajagopalan | ||
0800 | Resuscitation Strategies to Manage “Lethal Triad’ of Trauma | S.Rajagopalan | ||
0900 | Break | |||
0910 | Medication Errors: Are There Ways to Prevent It? | S.Rajagopalan | ||
1010 | The Patient With Heart Failure Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery | E.Lobato | ||
1110 | Break | |||
1120 | Anesthesia for Elderly Patients: Clinical Pearls | E.Lobato | ||
1220 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, October 17 |
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0655 | Login to Zoom and Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
0700 | Perioperative Blood Glucose Management | S.Rajagopalan | ||
0800 | Enhanced Recovery After Surgery | S.Rajagopalan | ||
0900 | Break | |||
0910 | What Went Wrong? Surprise Complications and Error Traps | J.Sanders | ||
1010 | Optimal Fluid Management: Which Monitors and Which Fluids? | J.Sanders | ||
1110 | Break | |||
1120 | Anesthesia and the Altered Mind: Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Neurotoxicity | J.Sanders | ||
1220 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 9.1 Pharmacology Hours† |
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FACULTY
John G. Augoustides, MD, FASE, FAHA
Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs
Professor of Anesthesiology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Emilio B. Lobato, MD
Anesthesiology Services
North Florida / South Georgia VAMC
Gainesville, Florida
Suman Rajagopalan, MD, FASA
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
Director of Trauma Anesthesia
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
John Carl Sanders, MA, MBBS, FRCA
Professor, Emeritus
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 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 14 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWS/NWAS will not be responsible for any other liabilities you may incur.
COURSE CANCELLATION FEE
No penalty for webinar cancellation received by September 30, 2025. $50 penalty for webinar cancellations received after September 30, 2025. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that do not log in 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.
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