Topics in Emergency Medicine

Disney World® (Orlando), Florida
November 21 - 24, 2024

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Disney's BoardWalk Inn Resort® & Spa

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

Disney World® (Orlando), Florida
November 21 - 24, 2024

Thursday, November 21
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Emergency Department
    H.Bacher
  • 0830
    Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Critically Ill Patient
    H.Bacher
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Back Pain: Spinal Infection – Can You Quantify the Risk Before Imaging?
    S.Shroyer
  • 1045
    DKA Myths
    S.Rezaie
  • 1145
    Resuscitation Sequence Intubation: The Physiologically Difficult Airway
    S.Rezaie
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, November 22
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Aortic Dissection: How Severe Is the Pain?
    S.Shroyer
  • 0830
    Intubating Like a Boss
    S.Rezaie
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Bougie-Assisted Cricothyrotomy
    S.Rezaie
  • 1045
    Emergency Physician X-Ray Interpretation: What Do We Miss?
    H.Bacher
  • 1145
    Interesting Point-of-Care Ultrasound Cases
    H.Bacher
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Saturday, November 23
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Critical ECG Cases
    S.Rezaie
  • 0830
    Acute MI Management: Shifting of the STEMI / NSTEMI Paradigm
    H.Bacher
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Identification of Early Ischemia on EKG: Cases
    H.Bacher
  • 1045
    Cath Lab Activation: Accuracy and the Mimics
    S.Shroyer
  • 1145
    Cath Lab Activation: 30 Seconds to Call It
    S.Shroyer
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Sunday, November 24
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Use of Evidence-Based Medicine: Common Misconceptions Regarding Current Treatments
    H.Bacher
  • 0830
    Pulmonary Embolus: An Evidence-Based Overview
    S.Shroyer
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    MRSA: More Than Just an Abscess
    S.Shroyer
  • 1045
    Making Sense of TEG / ROTEM in Trauma
    S.Rezaie
  • 1145
    Self-Care Is Not Selfish
    S.Rezaie
  • 1245
    Adjourn
20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
1.40 Pharmacology?

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

/ 18.60 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)

/ 13.00 Patient Safety?

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

Faculty

Henry M. Bacher, MD

Staff Physician
Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
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

Disney World® (Orlando), Florida

Walt Disney World® Resort features six theme and water parks, a sports complex, golf courses, and Disney Springs®. Experience the power of magic with an exciting range of dining, shopping, entertainment, and attractions for all ages. Explore the newest attractions and timeless classics, cool off at world-class water parks, set your sights on Cinderella Castle, explore Disney's Hollywood Studios®, or head over to EPCOT® and travel around the world—and even out of this world. Savor delicious meals in themed restaurants with delightful details, shop for the perfect souvenirs, and take a swing on a championship or miniature golf course to round out your stay.

With over 40 million visitors every year, Orlando has long been one of the most popular vacation spots in the country. Most people automatically think of the mouse, but Orlando has a lot more to offer, no matter what you like to do on vacation. There’s golf, shopping, nearby beaches, large theme parks, and exciting nightlife.

Orlando is not just for kids anymore! From the thrill of new attractions at the world-famous theme parks and restaurants serving scrumptious foods to enlightening cultural excursions, Orlando offers a completely new vacation experience for first-time and repeat visitors.

Accommodations

Disney's BoardWalk Inn Resort® & Spa

For an up-close Disney experience look no further than Disney's BoardWalk Inn! This charming waterfront resort offers a turn-of-the-century Atlantic City feel. Located within walking distance of EPCOT® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® Theme Park, and Disney's Yacht Club Resort, you'll discover carnival games, exciting nightlife, and unique dining on this Coney Island-style boardwalk. As an added bonus, guests can enjoy the convenience of Early Theme Park entry* and extended evening Theme Park hours* on select nights, merchandise delivery and pickup, complimentary resort transportation and much more! Hotel amenities aim to please with the Luna Park Pool, featuring two pools and a 200 ft long water slide, Muscles and Bustles Health Club, campfire activities, fishing, jogging paths, movies under the stars, and more to keep everyone entertained. *valid admission, Resort ID, and same-day Park reservation required for Theme Park Entry.

When hunger strikes, choose from three full-service restaurants including Trattoria al Forno, offering Italian culinary classics for dinner and Disney Character Breakfast for the kids, sustainable seafood at Flying Fish, or handcrafted beer and mouthwatering entrees at Big River Grille & Brewing Works. In a hurry? Choose from quick service options ranging from deli favorites to pizza, specialty coffee drinks, and ice cream. Adults will find three themed lounges ranging from the AbracadaBar that harkens back to the heyday of master magicians and illusionists, to Leaping Horse Libations - themed like a colorful carousel, to Belle Vue Lounge with a 1930s style sitting room that also serves coffee and pastries in the morning.

Disney's BoardWalk Inn guest rooms feature a patio or balcony, flat-screen TV, coffee/tea maker, beverage cooler, safe, iron/board, luxury bath and body products, and more to ensure a comfortable stay.

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is approximately 19.6 miles away from the Boardwalk Inn. Self-parking is complimentary; valet parking $33 per night (includes sales tax). Parking prices subject to change without notice. Guests at select Disney Resort hotels can enjoy a wide array of complimentary transportation options at Walt Disney World® Resort, such as water taxi service to EPCOT®, Disney's Hollywood Studios® Theme Park and Disney's Yacht Club Resort and bus service to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Water Parks and the Disney Springs® area. Disney Skyliner gondola system offers a bird’s-eye view while connecting Guests to Disney's Hollywood Studios®, EPCOT® and select Disney Resort hotels. A Disney Skyliner station is conveniently located at the International Gateway to EPCOT®—just a quick stroll away from Disney's BoardWalk Inn.

Rooms starting at
USD 399 per night *

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DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 business days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. Early departure and no-show fees apply. 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 1044110; Expiration Date 11/24/2024
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 September 22nd, 2024 to October 22nd, 2024 . No refund after October 22nd, 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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