Bonita Springs, Florida

Bonita Springs is a welcoming beach community in Southwest Florida between Fort Myers and Naples. Whether you’re looking to explore nature, relax on the beach, or take a boat out on its clear waters, Bonita Springs is an unforgettable destination with a little something for everyone.

Bonita Springs is home to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center, a 21-acre celebration of Florida’s wildlife and habitats. Everglades Wonder Gardens will also give you a glimpse into Florida’s natural history, featuring native vegetation, butterflies, alligators, snakes, birds, flamingos, tortoises, and more. Enjoy the wildlife and views at Barefoot Beach Preserve or rent a boat to take out on the water at Bay Water Boat Rentals. Bonita Springs Public Beach is a great place to go swimming, or seek out the privacy of Lovers Key State Park, a great spot for beachcombing accessible by boardwalk and public tram. Keep your eyes open for manatees and dolphins! Fishing and other outdoor activities including golf, kayaking, and parasailing are popular here. Play 18 holes at Raptor Bay or Bonita Fairways, paddle down the mangroves in Estero bay, or catch some air parasailing the skies of Bonita Bay. Watersports rentals of every kind are easily available as are charter tours, boats for fishing, and sailing certifications.

Take a lazy day to shop 140 stores at the Mirmar Outlets or wine and dine with fresh seafood at Tarpon Bay. Browse the galleries of the Art League of Bonita Springs, an arts organization that hosts both local and traveling art exhibitions and community events.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Located on 26 lush, tropical acres overlooking Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in Bonita Springs, you’ll find a casual environment that invites limitless recreation and relaxation. Recently honored with Florida Green Lodging’s Three Palm eco-friendly certification, this hotel rewards you with a refreshing respite, surrounded by the best of Bonita Springs and Southwest Florida. Newly renovated guestrooms showcase hard wood flooring, contemporary style and coastal-inspired ambiance. Partial Bay View Rooms with Full Balconies feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, Hyatt Grand Beds, large 65” televisions with streaming capability, free Wi-Fi, iHome® stereo, laptop sized electronic safe, coffee/tea maker, mini-cooler, iron/board, makeup mirror, hair dryer and more.

Here are just a few of the ways you can enjoy your stay:
- Tee off with 27 holes at Saltleaf Preserve, a Raymond Floyd Designed Course
- Recharge with indulgent treatments and therapies, at the Stillwater Spa
- Plunge down the 140 foot waterslide, 2 speed slides, 1 tube slide, relax in the lazy river, or go for a dip in four refreshing pools
- Unmatched recreation on the water, available moments from the resort
- Epicurean delights await you, at Tanglewood and Tarpon Bay restaurants
- Work out at the StayFit™ Gym, featuring the latest in Life Fitness Cardio equipment
-Take ride on the Water Taxi to the Big Hickory Island on the Gulf of Mexico

You will also enjoy a collection of resort shops, on-site car rental and tour services for your convenience. Discover for yourself why this resort was recognized as a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner!

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa is located approximately 14.7 miles from the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Hotel parking is approximately $32 per night for Valet, and $24 per night for self-parking. Parking rates subject to change without notice.

Naples Transportation & Tours is offering discounted airport/resort shuttle service to NWS attendees and their travel companions. Make your reservation via https://fs30.formsite.com/nttdmc/NWS/index 

After receipt of your request, they will email confirmation outlining the arrival & departure procedures. Phone (239) 262-7300

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TARGET AUDIENCE

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

A continuing education program for emergency medicine healthcare professionals, focused on the latest updates and advancements in emergency medicine. This program includes lectures and discussion with faculty/peers to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Learn from expert faculty and real-world cases, gaining valuable insights to provide improved patient care in emergency settings.

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.

Increased 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.

Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.

Topics in Emergency Medicine
Bonita Springs, Florida
September 3-6, 2024

Tuesday, September 3

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0725 Welcome NWS Staff
  0730 A Stroke of Insight: CVA Updates A.Norse
  0830 High Risk EKGs: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly A.Norse
  0930 Break
  0945 Surviving the Sepsis Guidelines E.Gross
  1045 Resistant Infections in the ED E.Gross
  1145 Ventilator Management for the Emergency Physician D.Caro
  1245 Adjourn
     

Wednesday, September 4

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 A Look at the Red Eye E.Gross
  0830 Rapid Sequence Intubation: Yes or No? D.Caro
  0930 Break
  0945 Difficult Airway Tips and Tricks D.Caro
  1045 Management of Headaches in the ED A.Norse
  1145 Snakes Bite Back: ED Management of Snake Bites A.Norse
  1245 Adjourn
     

Thursday, September 5

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Wheezing Gone Wild: Status Asthmaticus D.Caro
  0830 Peanuts, Penicilllins, and Poisons: How to Manage Anaphylaxis D.Caro
  0930 Break
  0945 Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: Dislocations in the ED A.Norse
  1045 Upper Extremity Fractures E.Gross
  1145 Heat Illness: Are You Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot? E.Gross
  1245 Adjourn
     

Friday, September 6

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 An Odyssey of the Hand E.Gross
  0830 Pediatric Sickle Secrets E.Gross
  0930 Break
  0945 Managing Blood Pressure in the ED! D.Caro
  1045 POCUS: Helpful or a Waste of Time? A.Norse
  1145 Visual Diagnosis in the Young Child A.Norse
  1245 Adjourn  
 

20 CME

20 Class A CE

20 CE

5.8 Pharmacology Hours†

 
  Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.  
  Rev. 6/17/23  

FACULTY

 

David Caro, MD, FACEP
Professor and Associate Chair of Education
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida

Eric Gross, MD, MMM, FACEP
Clinical Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Director, Physician Advisor Program
Department of Clinical Medical Affairs
University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California

Ashley Booth Norse, MD, FACEP
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Associate Chair of Operations
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
Program Coordinator

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 Credit(s)™. 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 Anesthesiology™ (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 Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1043562; Expiration Date 09/06/2024.

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 1 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/NWS is an approved provider of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. Provider number: 50-7480

The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

This program offers 20 contact hours.

†Pharmacology hours subject to change.

COURSE DIRECTOR

Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

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.

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.

COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY

No penalty if canceled by July 4, 2024. Cancellations between July 5, 2024, and August 4, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after August 4, 2024, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can be applied toward tuition for another NWS/NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that are no-shows for the program.

FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)

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.

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.

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.

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