Topics in Emergency Medicine

Napa, California
April 9 - 12, 2024

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

Napa, California
April 9 - 12, 2024

Tuesday, April 9
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    A Stroke of Insight: CVA Management Updates 2024
    A.Norse
  • 0830
    What’s New With Sepsis?
    A.Norse
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    UTI and Pyelonephritis
    D.Lane
  • 1045
    Trauma Updates 2024
    J.Casaletto
  • 1145
    ENT and Dental Updates: We Can Handle the Tooth
    J.Casaletto
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, April 10
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    PE, PESI, PERC
    J.Casaletto
  • 0830
    No Fibbing: Atrial Fibrillation Management Update
    J.Casaletto
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Chest Pain in the ED
    D.Lane
  • 1045
    The Unexpected Delivery
    A.Norse
  • 1145
    Twenty Weeks? Forty Weeks? OB Emergencies
    A.Norse
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, April 11
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Tickborne Illness: A Walk in the Woods
    D.Lane
  • 0830
    Anemia: An ED Approach
    D.Lane
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Oh How Sweet: Glucose Emergencies
    A.Norse
  • 1045
    Rad! Reading Head CTs in the ED
    J.Casaletto
  • 1145
    Top 10 Eye Emergencies
    J.Casaletto
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, April 12
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    What Not to Miss: Intimate Partner Violence
    J.Casaletto
  • 0830
    POCUS: Helpful or a Waste of Time?
    A.Norse
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Visual Diagnosis in the Young Child
    A.Norse
  • 1045
    Approach to the Altered Mental Status Patient
    D.Lane
  • 1145
    A Practical Guide to Managing Patents Leaving AMA
    D.Lane
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Jennifer J. Casaletto, MD, FACEP

Adjunct Faculty Physician
Department of Emergency Medicine
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

David Lane, MD, MMM

Medical Director
Department of Emergency Medicine
Osceola Regional Medical Center
Chairman
University of Central Florida College of Medicine / HCA GME
Consortium Emergency Medicine Residency of Greater Orlando
Winter Parker, Florida

Ashley Booth Norse, MD, FACEP

Chair and Professor of Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas

Location

Napa, California

With over 400 wineries, Napa Valley is the world's most diverse winery region. Napa Valley's culinary scene is thriving with more than 125 restaurants and a farm-to-table culture that inspires chefs throughout the world.

Sip wine next to a cozy fireplace to relax, restore, and reconnect. Napa Valley’s warm and welcoming communities offer one-of-a-kind hometown experiences that span from elegant to quirky and magical to romantic.

In addition to fabulous wine and food, Napa Valley is home to art, music, architecture, and limitless outdoor adventures on both intimate and grand scales. Revolving art exhibitions at wineries, permanent and special museum exhibitions, art galleries, open studios, historic and contemporary architecture, and art festivals all provide a cultural experience that is legendary. At night, the Napa Valley is sizzling with activity. Whether you are dancing and dining in Calistoga or catching a live show in downtown Napa, you are guaranteed a great time.

Accommodations

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Experience the charm and beauty of California’s world-famous wine country from the comfy home base of the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel. Its convenient location, just off Highway 29, makes it an ideal choice for exploring the Napa Wine Country and other exciting local activities and attractions.

Treat yourself to a blissful experience at SpaWell at the Napa Valley Marriott offering a variety of deluxe, full-service treatments for total rejuvenation, or be spoiled and beautified in the salon. Wander the outdoor garden spaces, relax by a warm fire pit, unwind in the luxurious resort-style swimming pool, or stay on track in the fitness center. Enjoy a delicious meal at Little Summer, where you'll find a menu incorporating local, seasonal ingredients to create simple dishes with a gourmet touch or stop by the Little Market to grab your favorite freshly brewed Ohm drink and a quick snack.

Guest rooms feature 1 King or 2 Double pillow-top beds (based on hotel availability) with luxurious linens, flat-screen HD TV, coffee/tea maker, mini-refrigerator, safe, alarm clock, iron/board, luxurious bathrobes, spa-quality bath essentials and more.

The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa is located approximately 55 miles from the Oakland International Airport (OAK), 32 miles from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and 67 miles from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Having a rental car at this location will give you the freedom to fully explore the surrounding area.

Wine Country Airporter makes transportation from SFO Airport to Napa easier and they have a stop at The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa so you can be dropped off right at the lobby doors! Wine Country Airporter offers 4 round trips per day. Visit https://www.winecountryairporter.com/ for schedules, prices and to make a reservation.

Rooms starting at
USD 259 per night *
  • Rooms starting at

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted until 72 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations of room reservations received by hotel inside 72 hours of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Early departure fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a No Show, you will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Travel insurance is recommended. Please review your reservation for accuracy.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room, tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Rooms are limited and available only through NWS/NWWTs reservation link. Rate and availability not guaranteed until your deposit is received.

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.
Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 20 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.
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 1043272; Expiration Date 04/12/2024
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) 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: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480). This program offers 20 contact hours.
AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the emergency medicine specialty or are impacted by it.

Program Purpose

This emergency medicine continuing education series is designed to empower emergency physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other healthcare providers with the latest knowledge, skills, and best practices essential for providing exemplary care in emergency medical situations. This comprehensive series of courses aims to meet the evolving needs of healthcare practitioners, ensuring they remain proficient, adaptable, and confident in delivering high-quality emergency medical care. By focusing on clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement, this program ensures that participants are equipped with the knowledge, strategies, and skills to provide exceptional care in any emergency situation, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced healthcare delivery.

Objectives

Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

Improve knowledge, skills, and strategies in the timely diagnosis and management of patients with complex comorbidities, emergency medical conditions, and less common conditions.
Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions and improved ability to provide sedation in the emergency department.
Strengthen and augment ability to apply and interpret diagnostic testing/imaging used in the emergency department.
Enhance ability to analyze complex situations from an ethical and legal perspective, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.
Refine and strengthen competence in assessing and managing trauma patients, including timely assessment, prioritization of interventions, and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
Improve confidence in ability to perform procedural skills, enhancing patient comfort and providing optimal quality of care.

Course Director

James F. Holmes, Jr., MD, MPH, Director UC Davis KL2 Research Career Training Program, Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California

Medical Director

Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

  • MD/DO
    $ 1000 Late Registration Fee
    $ 265 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 900 Late Registration Fee
    $ 245 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 800 Late Registration Fee
    $ 220 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 February 9th, 2024 to March 10th, 2024 . No refund after March 10th, 2024; 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.