Topics in Emergency Medicine

Chicago, Illinois
August 1 - 4, 2024

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

Chicago, Illinois
August 1 - 4, 2024

Thursday, August 1
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    ARDS and What the EM Physician Needs to Know
    H.Gill
  • 0830
    All About Bleeding
    A.Tarabar
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Physiologically Difficult Airway
    H.Gill
  • 1045
    Who Ordered the ABG?
    A.Tarabar
  • 1145
    Massive Hemoptysis, Central Airway Obstruction and Tracheostomy Catastrophes
    H.Gill
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, August 2
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Level Up Your Cardiac Arrest Care
    N.Dasgupta
  • 0830
    Crazy Electrolytes
    A.Tarabar
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    When Time Is Brain: Stroke Patients in the ED
    N.Dasgupta
  • 1045
    Debunking Ventilators: Vent 101 and Pearls for the EM Practitioner
    H.Gill
  • 1145
    The Trauma ABCs
    N.Dasgupta
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Saturday, August 3
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Common and Uncommon Causes of Abdominal Pain
    A.Tarabar
  • 0830
    Managing the Crashing Asthmatic on the Ventilator
    H.Gill
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    The Decompensated Cirrhotic
    N.Dasgupta
  • 1045
    ID Consults in the ED: Formal or Curbside
    A.Tarabar
  • 1145
    RV Failure in the ED
    H.Gill
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Sunday, August 4
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Pitfalls in Early Pregnancy Care
    N.Dasgupta
  • 0830
    The Fight Against Medical Errors
    A.Tarabar
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Vascular Access Catastrophes: Practical Troubleshooting Tips
    H.Gill
  • 1045
    Tough Conversations in End-of-Life Care
    N.Dasgupta
  • 1145
    GI Bleeding in the ED: Practice Priorities for the EM Practitioner
    H.Gill
  • 1245
    Adjourn
20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
6.50 Pharmacology?

refers to credit hours related to pharmacology (subject to change)

/ 13.50 Clinical Management?

refers to credit hours related to Clinical Management (subject to change)

/ 1.00 Trauma?

refers to credit hours related to Trauma (subject to change)

/ 14.00 Patient Safety?

refers to credit hours related to Patient Safety (subject to change)

/ 1.00 Ethics?

refers to credit hours related to Ethics (subject to change)

Faculty

Neil Dasgupta, MD

Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine
Director of Emergency Critical Care
Nassau University Medical Center
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
East Meadow, New York

Harman Singh Gill, MD, FAAEM

Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Medicine
Associate Chairperson of Research
Assistant Program Director, SBH EM Residency
South Brooklyn Health, NYC Health & Hospitals
Brooklyn, New York

Asim F. Tarabar, MD, MS

Assistant Professor, Yale Emergency Medicine Faculty
Director, Medical Toxicology
Consultant, Connecticut Poison Control Center
New Haven, Connecticut

Location

Chicago, Illinois
Come discover Chicago’s famed restaurants, renowned museums, stunning waterfront, groundbreaking music, award-winning theatres, over 300 parks and green spaces, and iconic architecture. Here, 77 vibrant, ethnically diverse neighborhoods make up the heart and soul of Chicago. These are just some of the reasons why Condé Nast Traveler ranked Chicago the #1 on their list of Best Large Cities in the U.S. for eight years in a row.

Chicago is home to more than 7,000 restaurants, from Michelin star winners and James Beard Award medalists to world-famous cheese burgers and classic deep dish pizza. If shopping is your thing, the Magnificent Mile will entertain you for hours. Sports buffs will want to grab tickets to any number of sporting events to watch legendary teams compete. Other popular attractions include the historic Water Tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, John Hancock Observatory, and Millennium Park.

Enjoy outdoor escapes and urban adventure, with the stunning city skyline as your backdrop. Go kayaking along the award-winning Riverwalk or cycle the 18-mile Lakefront Trail, dotted with harbors, beaches, restaurants and bars. And don’t forget to explore Navy Pier or to experience a river boat cruise on Lake Michigan.

Accommodations

Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Experience this luxurious hotel located in the heart of downtown Chicago. With breathtaking river and city views, The Royal Sonesta is centrally located within walking distance to the Millennium Park, Lyrics Opera of Chicago, Tribune Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, and just 4 miles away from Wrigley Field.

Take a step outside and immerse yourself in the picturesque Chicago Riverwalk for a revitalizing jog or keep up with your workout routine in the state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring the latest cardio and strength training equipment, including a Peloton bike, to elevate your workout. Practice yoga and mindfulness exercises while enjoying the invigorating views of the river.

Experience the inviting ambiance of a loft-like indoor dining room and enjoy a fresh breakfast or delicious dinner at Hoyt’s American Tavern. Satisfy your cravings at Market by choosing a grab-or-go snack or drink from a curated selection of locally-sourced beer, wine, prosecco, and cocktails.

Newly renovated guestrooms feature 1 king or 2 queen* beds (based on hotel availability), complimentary Wi-Fi (excludes meeting room), mini-fridge, flat-screen television, a laptop-size safe, and Keurig coffee maker, iron/board, and more to ensure a comfortable stay. *Rooms with 2 queen beds are extremely limited.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is located approximately 13 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and 18 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Rooms starting at
USD 265 per night *

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DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night plus tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations received by the hotel inside 48 hours of arrival or early departures will forfeit the one night plus tax deposit. No shows will be charged for their 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.

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 1043830; Expiration Date 08/04/2024
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 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.
  • Increase ability to anticipate, prevent, and manage complications and emergency medical conditions, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced morbidity and mortality rates.
  • 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


PROGRAM COORDINATOR

(non-speaking role)


Liudvikas Jagminas, MD, FACEP

Associate Professor of Medical Science (Adj), Medical Education

Brown University and Alpert Medical School

Providence, Rhode Island

Attending Physician Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA and Kent Hospital

Warwick, Rhode Island


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 June 2nd, 2024 to July 2nd, 2024 . No refund after July 2nd, 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.

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