Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Buckle in for a wild ride! Lake Tahoe hosts a handful of ski resorts suited to all levels of skier, whether you're going solo or looking for family fun. 300 days of sunshine a year plus Tahoe's glacier-carved basin make for stunning slope conditions on spectacular peaks.

Don't ski? No worries! Snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and snowmobiling are also popular pastimes here. Finish your day with fine dining, nightclubs, 24-hour casino gaming, Broadway-style entertainment and more. It's all waiting for you in Lake Tahoe!

Edgewood Tahoe

Edgewood Tahoe is only minutes from world-class Heavenly Mountain via complimentary shuttle, and just a short drive to numerous other mountain options as well. Ski Ambassadors from the Concierge/Guest Services team will also be available to provide personal guidance to make sure you get to where you need to be and to make the most of your ski experience. After a day on the slopes, unwind at the Spa at Edgewood Tahoe—an 8,500 sqft. space that offers guests uninterrupted serenity and a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. With a stunning streamlined design aesthetic influenced by the innate beauty of the area's natural surroundings, the Spa at Edgewood inspires relaxation, rejuvenation, and unmistakable inner balance. If you can pull yourself away from the sandy shores of the sparkling, Sapphire Lake, the year-round lakefront heated pool and hot tub make for the perfect place to unwind without ever having to take your eyes off the mesmerizing waters of the Sierra's shiniest jewel. The state-of-the-art fitness center allows guests a soothing setting for that pre-ski cardio. Staying motivated while in the mountains has never been easier.

Edgewood Tahoe offers curated winter resort activities.When it's time to shop, browse the one-of-a-kind storefronts of the Boutique, Adventure Center, and Golf Shop to find all that you’re looking for and more. For dining, Edgewood Tahoe offers both casual and refined to suit your every mood. The Bistro, is a casual yet refined hub for guests to gather, dine, and reminisce about the day's adventures. Edgewood Restaurant offers stunning views for your enjoyment while dining on fresh cuisine matched with a carefully selected wine list. Brooks' Bar & Deck offers guests stunning views and a welcome space to enjoy refined comfort food, signature cocktails, and craft beers.

Luxurious Tahoe rooms are approximately 500 sqft. and offer 1 King or 2 Queen beds (based on availability) plus premium linens, Keurig coffee maker, robes, slippers, mini-refrigerator, bathroom with separate shower and more. Guestrooms also feature a gas fireplace and private deck or terrace. Step out onto your balcony each morning for a breath of fresh mountain air, and let the soft glow of your private fireplace envelop you at night. There's no better way to warm up on a cold winter night than around a cozy fire pit or fireplace. Edgewood has quite a few to choose from, with one in every room plus many more scattered around the property.

Edgewood Tahoe is located approximately 56 miles from the Reno-Taho International Airport (RNO). For more information on transportation to and from Reno-Tahoe International Airport visit http://renoairport.com or South Tahoe Airporter http://southtahoeairporter.com. Overnight parking at the hotel is approximately $25 per night, per vehicle. Parking fees are subject to change without notice.

Lift Tickets:

Vail Resorts has created a lift ticket portal for our Group. To purchase lift tickets, visit https://groups.vailresorts.com/heavenly/lodging-offers/promocode Enter Promo Code NWAS22P1 which is CASE sensitive. You will be directed to a unique landing page to book lift tickets.

You will receive an email confirmation with pick up instructions. If there are any technical issues, you will find a help desk phone number on the landing page. Don't Delay - lift tickets cannot be purchased using this Promo Code within 7 days of start date.

Equipment Rentals: RentSkis is offering a 20% discount on rental equipment when you reserve via http://www.rentskis.com/rentalgroup. All rental reservations must be completed at least 48 hours prior to arrival in order to lock in the lowest rate.

Email us at info@northwestseminars.com or call us (800) 222-6927 • (509) 547-7065

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

The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise.

Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidence-based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent governmental and professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons and the Emergency Nurses Association and abilities in one or more of the disciplines 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 as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions

Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties

Outline comprehensive patient management plans for the special patient population discussed

Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of all aspects of patient care regardless of the clinical environment in which the practice resides

Incorporate the published tenets of pertinent, recognized external organizations, institutions, and professional groups defining medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and health care management standards.

Topics in Emergency Medicine
Lake Tahoe (Sateline), Nevada
January 24-28, 2022

Monday, January 24

  0630 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0655 Welcome NWAS Staff  
  0700 High-Risk EKGs: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! J.Casaletto  
  0800 Cardiac Fashion: VADs, Vests, and Ventricular Devices J.Casaletto  
  0900 Ski Break
  1545 Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  1600 Chest Pain in Pregnancy R.Bavolek  
  1700 The Echo Chamber L.Roppolo  
  1800 Adjourn
0.4 Pharmacology Hours
 
 

Tuesday, January 25

  0630 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0700 But We're NOT a Trauma Center! R.Bavolek  
  0800 Trauma Care of the Pregnant Patient R.Bavolek  
  0900 Ski Break
  1545 Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  1600 Ultrasound-Guided Emergency Procedures L.Roppolo  
  1700 Hot Topics in Trauma in 2022 J.Casaletto  
  1800 Adjourn
0.8 Pharmacology Hours
 
 

Wednesday, January 26

  0630 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0700 The Agitated Patient From A to Zzzzzzzzz L.Roppolo  
  0800 Difficult Airway Tricks of the Trade L.Roppolo  
  0900 Ski Break
  1545 Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  1600 Procedural Sedation in Vulnerable Populations R.Bavolek  
  1700 Atrial Fibrillation: Management Updates for 2022 J.Casaletto  
  1800 Adjourn
1.8 Pharmacology Hours
 
 

Thursday, January 27

  0630 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0700 Bump or Brain Injury: Pediatric Head Injury J.Casaletto  
  0800 Little People, Big Hurts L.Roppolo  
  0900 Ski Break
  1545 Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  1600 Emergency Delivery: How Should I Be Prepared? R.Bavolek  
  1700 What to Do When the Baby Is Blue R.Bavolek  
  1800 Adjourn
0.8 Pharmacology Hours
 
 

Friday, January 28

  0630 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0700 When Failure Is an Unintended Option L.Roppolo  
  0800 Urgent Care: Steroids Edition R.Bavolek  
  0900 Break
  0915 Top 10 Eye Emergencies: The Blind Leading the Blind J.Casaletto  
  1015 ENT and Dental Updates: We Can Handle the Tooth J.Casaletto  
  1115 Adjourn
1.2 Pharmacology Hours
 
   

20 CME

20 Class A CE

5 Pharmacology Hours†

 
Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.
Rev. 3/29/21

FACULTY

Rebecca A. Bavolek, MD, FACEP
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency Program Director, UCLA Emergency Medicine Residency
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center/Olive View UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Jennifer J. Casaletto, MD, FACEP
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine
Adjunct Faculty Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Program Coordinator

Lynn P. Roppolo, MD, FACEP
Professor
Ultrasound Section
Director of Resident Scholarly Activity
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas

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 Scott & White Health and Northwest Seminars. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health 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.

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 Anesthesiology Program (MOCA®).

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 20 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

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 Code #1040773; Expiration date 1/28/2022.

Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) 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: NWS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number 4833), 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.

†Pharmacology hours subject to change.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Mark Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Treasure Island, Florida and 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 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. 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 FEE

$100 November 25, 2021 to December 25, 2021. No refund after December 25, 2021; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing.

FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)

FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWS including net hotel* and tuition booked through NWS (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 NWS! Click here for more information.

*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel will no longer be included in FAP calculations.

Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.

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.

We have a block of rooms for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, rooms are based upon availability only and may be at a higher rate. Rooms are available only through us 1 (800) 222-6927.

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.