Topics in Emergency Medicine

Tucson, Arizona
October 3 - 6, 2024

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

Tucson, Arizona
October 3 - 6, 2024

Thursday, October 3
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Hidden Killers: Plain Film Findings You Can’t Afford to Miss
    S.Mehta
  • 0830
    Sleep on This: Procedural Sedation in the Emergency Department
    S.Mehta
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Beyond ACLS: Epi, Airway and POCUS
    S.Rezaie
  • 1045
    GI Bleed Management in the ED
    S.Rezaie
  • 1145
    Back Pain: Spinal Infection – Can You Quantify the Risk Before Imaging?
    S.Shroyer
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, October 4
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    DKA Myths
    S.Rezaie
  • 0830
    Walking the Line From Research to Practice: Literature Updates From the Past Few Years
    S.Rezaie
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Aortic Dissection: How Severe Is the Pain?
    S.Shroyer
  • 1045
    Emergency Medicine at 29,035 Feet: High Altitude Medicine
    S.Mehta
  • 1145
    Two for the Price of One: Trauma in Pregnancy
    S.Mehta
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Saturday, October 5
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Cath Lab Activation: Accuracy and the Mimics
    S.Shroyer
  • 0830
    Cath Lab Activation: 30 Seconds to Call It
    S.Shroyer
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    All Bleeding Stops Sometimes: Hemorrhage Control in Trauma
    S.Mehta
  • 1045
    Update on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
    S.Mehta
  • 1145
    Malpractice Liability in EM
    S.Rezaie
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Sunday, October 6
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Resilience in Emergency Medicine: Hard-Won Wisdom for Life and Becoming a Better Healthcare Provider
    S.Mehta
  • 0830
    Pulmonary Embolus: An Evidence-Based Overview
    S.Shroyer
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    MRSA: More Than Just an Abscess
    S.Shroyer
  • 1045
    Trauma Updates
    S.Rezaie
  • 1145
    Endovascular Therapy for LVO Acute Ischemic Stroke
    S.Rezaie
  • 1245
    Adjourn
20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
3.90 Pharmacology?

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

/ 16.10 Clinical Management?

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

/ 4.00 Trauma?

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

/ 13.00 Patient Safety?

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

Faculty

Sumeru Ghanshyam Mehta, MD, MPH

Staff Physician, Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
Board of Directors, Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
Department of Military and Emergency Medicine
San Antonio, Texas

Salim R. Rezaie, MD

Staff Physician, Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
Emergency Medicine / Internal Medicine
Creator / Founder of REBEL EM (www.rebelem.com)
Co-Creator / Founder of The Teaching Institute (www.flippingmeded.com)
San Antonio, Texas

Steven Shroyer, MD, FACEP

Staff Physician and Clinical Research
Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
San Antonio, Texas

Location

Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, nicknamed the Old Pueblo, is Arizona’s oldest city with a unique cultural blend of Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo heritages. At an elevation of 2,584 feet, Tucson is cradled by the Santa Catalina Mountains rising 9,100 feet to the north, the Rincon Mountains to the east, the Tucson Mountains to the west, and the Santa Rita and Sierrita Mountains to the south. Green trees such as palo verde, mesquite, and cottonwood grow in abundance. Tucson is renowned for its superb weather. Warm and sunny throughout most of the year, the air is remarkably dry with low relative humidity.

The city is surrounded by majestic desert, verdant canyons, and rugged mountains all beneath an endless expanse of some of the bluest sky you’ve ever seen, creating the perfect environment for all kinds of activities. Looking for luxury shopping, fine dining, or fine art? Tucson offers a wide range of contemporary shopping, cuisine, and art with historic influences of centuries-old civilizations. If hiking and biking are more your style, hit up Ventana Canyon Hiking Trail, Rillito River Park, or Finger Rock Trail.

Is golf your game? With more than 40 courses throughout the region players of all skill levels will find endless options in Tucson. To start, be sure to check out the exclusive Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course that balances the beauty of Tucson with plenty of memorable greens. Features include three 9-hole resort courses - Canyon, Ridge, and Hill - a driving range, pro shop, and more. Whatever you love, you’ll love it even more amidst the hospitality and natural beauty of Tucson.

Accommodations

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

Discover the magical qualities of The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, a luxurious property nestled amidst the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. From the La Paloma Spa & Salon to the Jack Nicklaus-designed signature golf course, you’ll feel immersed in the endless possibilities.

The Westin La Paloma experience includes five year-round spectacular pools and features one of Tucson’s longest resort water slides - the 177-foot-long SlideWinder. The adult pool provides a serene and relaxing experience. Recline on a lounge chair, zip down the water slide, or enjoy a beverage and snack from Sabino’s Swim Up Bar & Grill. The Westin Family Kid’s Club is a destination for exploration created with kids’ well-being in mind.

Guests at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa can enjoy access to The Westin Fitness Center at the adjoining La Paloma Country Club. Try out the championship tennis courts, including two clay tennis courts, six hard surface tennis courts, and six pickleball courts. Visit the Fitness Center anytime for its full range of cardiovascular machines and strength-training equipment. Inside the health center, you'll find a spin studio and class area to enjoy a variety of offerings such as yoga, pilates, and strength training.

At the end of your workout, you can unwind in the steam rooms and freshen up in the comfortable locker and dressing rooms. La Paloma Spa & Salon offers a thoughtfully curated menu of beauty and wellness services, that captures the tranquil essence of Arizona.

Close to the resort, you can ride horseback down mountain trails, or tour the territory by jeep amidst century-old Saguaro cactus and desert wildflowers. When it’s time to eat, your palate is in for a treat with 6 distinctive dining options and 30 restaurants in the surrounding area, accessible through the Resort's complimentary shuttle service. Fresh from a multimillion-dollar renovation and total redesign, traditional guestrooms feature 1 King or 2 Queen Heavenly Beds® (based on hotel availability), private patio or balcony, mini fridge, coffee/tea maker, safe, flat screen TV, safe, iron/board, separate shower and deep soaking tub, bathrobes, hairdryer, and more. The Westin La Paloma is located approximately 22 miles from the Tucson International Airport (TUS).

Rooms starting at
USD 239 per night *

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CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date you will be charged an early departure fee of one night’s stay plus tax. If you are a complete no show, you will be charged for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Travel insurance recommended. Please review your reservation for accuracy.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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

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 1043535; Expiration Date 10/06/2024
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

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 August 4th, 2024 to September 3rd, 2024 . No refund after September 3rd, 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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