COURSE DIRECTOR: Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Austin, Texas, and Medical Director, North-west Anesthesia Seminars, Pasco, Washington

TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is designed for physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, registered nurses, and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it.

PROGRAM PURPOSE: The practitioner of anesthesiology 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, the 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 distribu-tion 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 physician, nurse specialist, and other providers 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: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences — to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences — as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent in the anesthesia professions.

Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindica-tions and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently devel-oped additional, related, and similar drugs.

Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.

Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administra-tions, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services.

Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups — recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the re-sponsibility to compile and approve such tenets — in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.

Apply the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.

ACCREDITATION: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas and Northwest Anesthesia Seminars. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, des-ignates 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: CME credit will be sent directly to The American Board of Anesthesiology to fulfill the Part 2 requirement for the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiol-ogy Program (MOCA®).

PA: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOA CCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Cat-egory 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Canadian Physicians: The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada lists The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, as an ap-proved ACCME accredited provider. The AMA PRA Category I Credits™ awarded may be submit-ted by the participant to the RCPSC for equivalent MOC Section 1 Credits.

CRNA: This program has been prior approved by the AANA for 20 CEC; AANA Code #1029956; Expira-tion date 4/4/2015.

AA: The NCCAA accepts these ACCME-approved programs for continuing educational credits.

RN: NWAS is approved by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number 04833 and Florida and Wash-ington, DC Boards of Nursing, Provider Number 50-7480. This program offers 20 contact hours. Meets the requirements of the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, Rules and Regulations §21.133.

Current Anesthesia Practice

7-Night Bahamas CruiseRoundtrip from Cape Liberty, New Jersey

March 29 – April 5, 2015

7-Night Bahamas CruiseRoundtrip from Cape Liberty, New Jersey

March 29 – April 5, 2015There’s nothing like a quick getaway in the sun. And there’s no better way to do it than to pay a visit to the amazing ports in the Bahamas. Explore Royal Caribbean’s private island, CocoCaySM, experience the wonders of Paradise Island, or check out Atlantis

Aquaventure. It’s a dream vacation you’ll never forget.

ITINERARY*

Day Date Port Arrive Depart

Sun Mar 29 Cape Liberty, New Jersey 4:00pm

Mon Mar 30 At Sea

Tue Mar 31 Port Canaveral, Florida 1:00pm 11:00pm

Wed Apr 1 Nassau, Bahamas 2:00pm 11:59pm

Thu Apr 2 CocoCay, Bahamas 8:00am 5:00pm

Fri Apr 3 At Sea

Sat Apr 4 At Sea

Sun Apr 5 Cape Liberty, New Jersey 7:00am

*Ports and times subject to change

From/To Cape Liberty

Port Canaveral

Nassau

USA

BAHAMAS

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•CocoCay

• Ports of Call

• Port of Departure

Private Destination

Action & Adventure:

• Bumper cars, roller skating, basketball court, circus school, and more at Seaplex, the largest indoor active space at sea• FlowRider® surf simulator• 30-foot high rock climbing wall

Kids & Families:

• Complimentary Adventure Ocean® youth program• Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® program• DreamWorks® Experience• H2O Zone kids water park

Entertainment & Shopping:

• Casino Royale® with thousands of square feet of slots and tables• Two70° with nighttime aerial entertainment and an ice bar• Music Hall, an edgy venue for live music performances

*During inclement weather and select hours, the ship may permit the Solarium pool to be used by persons under age 16 provided they are directly supervised by a parent or guardian.

Ship Features:RipCord by iFLY®: Introducing the first ever sky-diving simulator at sea! Experience the sheer thrill and exhilaration of flying in an air machine that lets you soar in a safe, controlled environment.

North StarSM: Take yourself to new heights with the jewel-shaped capsule that gently ascends over 300 feet above sea level. Breath-taking 360° views of the sea and our destinations make the North Star one of the most anticipated features on this ship.

Transformative Venues: Experience completely revolutionary spaces that transform from day to night. Play basketball, go roller skating and ride bumper cars at the SeaplexSM. Relax with a book at Two70°SM and come back at night for a spectacular aerial show.

Newly Designed Staterooms: Say hello to your home on the high seas – now with more family-friendly modular staterooms that inter-connect and the first virtual balconies at sea.

Rest & Relaxation:

• Full-service VitalitySM Spa• State-of-the-art Fitness Center• 220-foot outdoor, poolside movie screen• Adults-only Solarium pool, a glass-canopied retreat*• Indoor pool with retractable roof• Whirlpools

Quantum of the SeasSM

The Quantum class of ships is a new leap forward in vessel design with groundbreaking innovations like RipCord by iFly, the first skydiving ex-perience at sea. And the North Star, a jewel-shaped, glass capsule with a spectacular ocean view. Plus, Royal Caribbean is introducing transformational venues like the Seaplex and Two70° that morph from day to night. All these new onboard features are designed to elicit just one reaction from you: WOW. Newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, groundbreaking venues and the best dining ever are just the start of what you’ll find onboard.

www.nwas.com info@nwas.com(800) 222-6927 (509) 547-7065

SuitesMost suites offer multiple rooms, balconies, and some even offer extras like complimentary con-cierge service or a baby grand piano. The Junior Suite with balcony is pictured to the left.

Balcony StateroomsTwo twin beds (can convert to queen), private balcony, sitting area, and private bathroom.

Oceanview Staterooms Two twin beds (can convert to queen), sitting area, and private bathroom.

Interior StateroomsTwo twin beds (can convert into queen-size bed), sitting area, and private bathroom. Some have a virtual balcony.

We have a block of cabins for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, cabins are on availability only

and may be at a higher rate. Cruises sell out early.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: To receive these discounted cruise fares you must book your cruise through NWAS. We have all of the information re-garding the cruise and seminar and can make your cruise reservations.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be secured and cabins assigned upon receipt of passenger deposit of $500 per cabin. Final payment as instruct-ed by our travel agent. Due to the number of details needed to complete cruise cabin booking accurately, a cabin will not be booked for you until you have spoken with one of our cruise agents via phone or direct email correspondence. Please contact our office at 1-800-222-6927 or 1-509-547-7065 to complete your cruise reservation.

DISCOUNTED FARES: We have been able to negotiate a great discount for you on this luxurious cruise. See reservation form for details. Airfare and vari-ous promotional fares may also be available. Always call us before booking anywhere else.

Register early to reserve your cabin on this cruise!

ACCOMMODATIONS

FOR YOUR AIRFARE NEEDS PLEASE CALL:

Universal TravelContact: Kellee Kilmer: (858) 456-7887 or email: kellee@universaltravel1.com. Be sure to mention Northwest Anesthesia Seminars. Booking fee applies.

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COuRSE REgISTRATION 29MAR15 – 15MBCC

TUITION: In USD MD/DO CRNA/PA RN/Others

Early (Paid by 12/29/14) $900 $850 $750

Regular (Paid after 12/29/14) $950 $900 $800

PAYMENT METhODS:Payment methods accepted for tuition include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, check, or money order in US funds, payable to NWAS.

SChEDULE AND FACULTY ChANGES:Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and fac-ulty. 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.

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.

COURSE CANCELLATION FEE:$100 between Jan. 28 and Feb. 27. No refund after Feb. 27; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWAS program within 12 months. Can-cellation must be made in writing.

FAP (FREqUENT ATTENDEE POINTS):FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including net hotel and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). Once you have enough points to cover a full tuition they can be redeemed for tuition (no cash value). A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS.

SChEDulE

Sunday, March 29 – Cape Liberty, New Jersey 1700 Ship Sails (subject to change)

Monday, March 30 – At Sea0800 Registration – Mandatory Sign In0825 Welcome NWAS Staff0830 Difficult Airway Management (2 hrs) S.Vaida1030 Anesthesia for Neurosurgery: An Evidence Based Update E.Frost1130 Anesthesia for Bariatric Surgery E.Frost1230 Lunch Break1330 Management of Difficult Airway in Obstetric Anesthesia S.Vaida1430 Controversies in Obstetric Anesthesia S.Vaida1530 Ethical Issues in Anesthesia E.Frost1630 Adjourn

Tuesday, March 31 – Port Canaveral, Florida – Afternoon Open0815 Registration – Mandatory Sign In 0830 Herbal Medications: Do They Interfere with Anesthesia? E.Frost0930 Common Problems in the PACU E.Frost1030 Uterotonics: Indications and Contraindications S.Vaida1130 Adjourn

Wednesday, April 1 – Nassau, Bahamas – Afternoon Open0815 Registration – Mandatory Sign In 0830 Types of Epidural Needles, Catheter, and Depth of Catheter Insertion: Does It Matter for Labor Analgesia? S.Vaida0930 Management of an Incomplete Epidural Block S.Vaida1030 Non-Obstetric Surgery During Pregnancy S.Vaida1130 Avoiding the Medico-Legal Minefield: But What if You Are in It? E.Frost1230 PBLD: Blind After Back Surgery! How Could That Happen? E.Frost

Thursday, April 2 – Coco Cay, Bahamas – Day Open

Friday, April 3 – At Sea0815 Registration – Mandatory Sign In 0830 Anesthetic Management of Preeclampsia S.Vaida0930 Post-Dural Puncture Headache in Obstetric Anesthesia S.Vaida1030 The Basement Again! Anesthesia in Interventional Radiology E.Frost 1130 Avoiding Commonly Overlooked Postoperative Problems E.Frost1230 PBLD: Just a Little Cocaine Sniff, Now She’s Not Moving E.Frost1330 Adjourn 20 CME I / 20 CEC

Saturday, April 4 – At Sea – Day Open

Sunday, April 5 – Cape Liberty, New Jersey – DisembarkDeparture as scheduled.

Children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures.

FACulTY

Elizabeth Frost, MDProfessor of Anesthesia

Mount Sinai Medical CenterNew York, New York

Sonia Vaida, MDProfessor of Anesthesiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Vice Chair, ResearchDirector, Obstetric AnesthesiaDepartment of AnesthesiologyPenn State College of Medicine

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterHershey, Pennsylvania

April 1 – Nassau, Bahamas

For a city now known for its warming sun and balmy breezes, Nassau has a tumultu-ous past. First settled by the English, the area was contested by England, France, and Spain. For many years, Nassau was a home base for notorious pirates, and it was burned to the ground by the Spanish three different times. Since 1740, however, visitors from all over the world in search of both relaxation and adventure have made Nassau their favorite destination.

Visit the luxurious Bahamian resort, Atlantis on Paradise Island. Interact with amaz-ing dolphins at Atlantis Dolphin Cay, one of the largest dolphin habitats in the world. Register for the Aquaventure program, the premier water park in the Caribbean, and participate on a Discover Atlantis Tour. View more than 50,000 fascinating species of marine life in the largest open air aquarium in the world.

Located just a short boat ride away from Nassau, Blackbeard’s Cay is surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise water, sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. Or better yet, check out the Stingray Adventure. This amazing experience could easily be the highlight of your trip. Go on a glass-bottom-boat tour for a glimpse into the underwater world of the Bahamas. While in Nassau, experience the wonders of a majestic coral reef or the intrigue of a sunken wreck on a dive excursion.

April 2 – Coco Cay, Bahamas

Surrounded by the gentle, translucent waters of the Bahamas chain lies the secluded island of CocoCay®, an eco-certified private destination. Reserved exclusively for cruise ship guests, this 140-acre tropical paradise was awarded a Gold-Level Eco-Certification by Sustainable Travel International™ for its environmentally friendly activi-ties and tours.

With its white-sand beaches and spectacular surroundings, CocoCay is a wonderland of adventures. Explore new aquatic facilities, nature trails, and a ton of great places to just sit back, relax, and enjoy a tropical drink. Discover many ways to relax or go on a unique adventure in CocoCay. One of the most popular things to do is to take a thrilling ride on a waverunner.

Enjoy Caylana’s Aqua Park, a fun-filled floating playground for kids of all ages. Take an exhilarating ride in the skies on a parasail. Spend the day relaxing in a hammock on the beach and enjoy island-style seaside barbecue. Explore the island through eco-tours, from a guided nature walk that ends in a secluded beach to leisurely kayaking and snorkeling adventures.

March 29 – Cape Liberty, New Jersey

Cape Liberty Cruise Port is located on the New York Harbor in Bayonne, New Jersey, and is just seven miles from New York City and three miles from Newark Liberty International Airport.

As a symbol of democracy and free-dom, the Statue of Liberty is recog-nized around the world and is synony-mous with the United States. You can reach Liberty Island by ferry, depart-ing from Jersey City, New Jersey. Take a tour of Ellis Island and the Ellis Is-land Immigration Museum. From 1892 to 1954, the island was the gateway for more than 12-million immigrants to the United States. Explore the Lib-erty Science Center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey which features hundred of interac-tive exhibits, shows, demonstrations and the nation’s largest IMAXTM Dome Theater.

New York City is quite literally a shop-ping mecca. You can find anything

and everything here, from the world’s finest designers on Fifth Avenue to eclectic bou-tiques throughout the city. And for souvenirs, you don’t have to go far – you’ll find a shop on just about every block. There is no shortage of great food in this area either. Whether you’re looking for an elegant dinner for two or hot dogs for the family, New York City has some of the best food in the world.

April 3 – At Sea

April 4 – At Sea

April 5 – Cape Liberty, New Jersey – Disembark

March 30 – At Sea

March 31 – Port Canaveral, Florida

The gateway to Central Florida, Port Canaveral provides access to the wonderful theme parks and enter-tainment complexes of Orlando, the spectacular wonders of the Ken-nedy Space Center, and the natural habitats of the alligator and Florida manatee.

Experience the wonders of the Ken-nedy Space Center with the whole family. See, hear, and touch NASA’s glorious past, inspiring present and exciting future. Stroll through the Rocket Garden, home of Apollo and Gemini-era rockets, board life-size replicas of the space shuttle Ex-plorer, and see spacecraft that have actually orbited the Earth.

Other options include taking an ex-citing and educational airboat tour into central Florida’s Everglades. As you travel deep into the wilderness, you’ll glide over a sea of grass into

the pristine fresh-water eco-system of Bald Cypress Swamp, where alligators and other wildlife abound. Explore Cocoa Beach, made famous by “I Dream of Jeannie,” just a short drive from Port Canaveral and south of the Kennedy Space Center. Get a real taste of the Everglades by sampling some alligator meat. It’s a popular appe-tizer all over the area and most people say it tastes “just like chicken.”

CRuISE RATES

Superior Oceanview with Balcony:

D4 $1,697.36

D5 $1,677.36

Interior Stateroom:

K $1,437.36

Oceanview Stateroom:

h $1,426.36

Suites and stateroom categories other than those listed may be available.

The above rates are per person fares, based on double occupancy. Fares do not include tax or fuel surcharge.

Single occupancy 150%-200% supplement. Cabin selection is limited based upon availability.

3rd and 4th person prices may be available. To inquire, please call (800) 222-6927

DEPOSIT: Cabins MUST be reserved with a deposit of $500 per cabin to qualify for these low fares. Cabin selection is limited and the above listed categories may not be available. A single supplement is charged if there is only one person in a cabin. Prices subject to change without notice.

Always call us before booking your cruise! Various promotional fares may be available!

(800) 222-6927

PASSPORT VAlID FOR SIX MONThS

AFTER RETuRN REQuIREDNon-US Citizens check with your consulate for

documentation requirements.

To register for this program, and reserve your cabin,

please visit our website: www.nwas.comor call (800) 222-6927.

Register with us today and reserve your cabin:

www.nwas.com(800) 222-6927