Topics in Emergency Medicine

Clearwater Beach, Florida
July 17 - 20, 2024

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Opal Sands Resort

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

Clearwater Beach, Florida
July 17 - 20, 2024

Wednesday, July 17
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Lytes On, Lytes Off
    C.Pfennig
  • 0830
    The Other RSI: Resuscitative Sequence Intubation
    C.Pfennig
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Cerebral Conundrum: A Review of Acute Stroke Management
    L.Chahoud
  • 1045
    Stress Me Out: Adrenal Emergencies
    C.Pfennig
  • 1145
    Renal Colic Management, Treatment, and Complications
    R.Chahoud
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, July 18
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Combative and Agitated Patients
    T.Sanson
  • 0830
    ENT Tricks of the Trade
    T.Sanson
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    A Different Kind of “TWO”fer: Trauma in Pregnancy
    C.Pfennig
  • 1045
    Papules, Purpura, Petechiae, Oh My! Dermatology Extravaganza
    C.Pfennig
  • 1145
    Rev It Up...Slow It Down: Thyroid Emergencies
    C.Pfennig
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, July 19
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Pulmonary Embolism Pearls and Pitfalls
    R.Chahoud
  • 0830
    Practical Patient Safety
    T.Sanson
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Gushing Guts: GI Hemorrhage Evaluation and Management
    L.Chahoud
  • 1045
    Sore Throats That Can Kill!
    T.Sanson
  • 1145
    Resilience in the ED
    T.Sanson
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Saturday, July 20
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Abdominal Trauma 911
    R.Chahoud
  • 0830
    Litigation Stress
    T.Sanson
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Violence in the Medical Setting
    T.Sanson
  • 1045
    Procedure Potpourri: A Guide to High-Yield Procedures
    L.Chahoud
  • 1145
    Communication and Conflict in the ED
    T.Sanson
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Laura Chahoud, DO

Department of Emergency Medicine
Prisma Health–Upstate
Assistant Medical Director
Baptist Easley Emergency Department
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Clemson, South Carolina

Raymond Chahoud, DO, MBA, FACEP

Department of Emergency Medicine
Prisma Health–Upstate
Emergency Medicine Assistant Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Clemson, South Carolina

Camiron Leigh Pfennig, MD, MHPE

Associate Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Emergency Medicine Residency Director
Department of Emergency Medicine, Prisma Health–Upstate
Professor
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Clemson University School of Health Research
Clemson, South Carolina

Tracy G. Sanson, MD, FACEP

Educator, Coach, Consultant
Founder TracySansonMD, LLC
Lutz, Florida

Location

Clearwater Beach, Florida

Clearwater is an easy 20 mile drive from Tampa International Airport and even closer to Clearwater/St. Petersburg International Airport. The beach boasts sugar white sands that you will only experience here. Whether your pleasure is world-class fishing charters, relaxing on the beach, unique food and beverage experiences, or visiting one of many spas, there is something for everyone.

Visit Clearwater Marina, where you can take a sunset sail, dinner cruise, dolphin excursion or go deep sea fishing. Visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, go kayaking to Caledesi Island or play a round of golf—the opportunities are endless. Visit Pier 60 for one of the nightly sunset celebrations featuring artisans and street performers, rent fishing gear and cast a line, or let the kids explore the playground.

Even with all the activities Clearwater Beach has to offer, the best part of your trip might be as simple as a stroll on the beach at sunset, but if you want more, you’ll be just a short drive away from many other popular Florida attractions, like Lowry Park Zoo or Busch Gardens in Tampa, or the Salvador Dali or Chihuly Art Museums in St. Petersburg.

Accommodations

Opal Sands Resort


Opal Sands Resort welcomes guests to a refreshingly modern hotel, where every guest room, restaurant, and even the fitness center offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. Walk for miles on the white sand beach or walk on the promenade to island-style shopping and dining just down the beach from the resort. You'll also enjoy an array of leisure options. Go for a swim with the dolphins, relax in the Jacuzzi, or soak up the sun from the outdoor pool. Sip handcrafted drinks as you watch the sun set into the water. Refresh your senses with a day of pampering at the full-service spa or keep up with your daily workouts in the large fitness center. From waterfront dining to tropical cocktails by the pool – the choices are endless.


All guest rooms are oceanfront with private balconies offering spectacular views of the Gulf, along with modern amenities designed with your comfort in mind. Opal Sands is conveniently located just a short drive away from both Tampa International Airport (21 miles) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (13 miles).

Rooms starting at
USD 369 per night *
  • Rooms starting at

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card required at time of booking to hold your room. Approximately 7 days prior to arrival, the hotel will automatically charge the credit card provided for the entire reserved stay plus tax.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted until 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellation of room reservations received by the hotel inside 7 days of arrival will forfeit the entire reserved stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply.


If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay, plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1043755; Expiration Date 07/20/2024
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.

†Pharmacology hours subject to change.

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 critical care specialty or are impacted by it.

Program Purpose

The practitioner of critical care medicine 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, 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 healthcare provider 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

  • Bolster knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based critical care clinical practice guidelines.
  • Expand competence in the management of patients with complex comorbidities and less common medical conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes and safety.
  • Improve skills/strategies in managing mechanical ventilation for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
  • Increase knowledge and competence in effectively interpreting and applying hemodynamic monitoring data to guide patient care.
  • Enhance ability to analyze complex situations from an ethical and legal perspective, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.
  • Refine and strengthen physician competence in the prevention and management of common complications in critically ill patients.
  • Strengthen and augment ability to apply and interpret diagnostic testing/imaging used in critical care.
  • Augment recognition and coping strategies to mitigate the effects of workplace stressors and burnout and achieve well-being in the clinical setting.

Course Director

Stuart Lowson, BSc, MBBs, MRCP, FRCA, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Co-Director Surgical Trauma ICU, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

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 May 18th, 2024 to June 17th, 2024 . No refund after June 17th, 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 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.

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.