Locations
San Juan, Puerto Rico
With more than 500 years in the making, San Juan is the cultural, social, and historic heart of Puerto Rico. Become captivated by the enchantment of the island’s culture, its modern city amenities and entertainment, and the tropical beauty of a Caribbean destination. Discover the historic treasures of majestic Old San Juan, the charming walled city with its imposing fortresses and colorful colonial architecture.
A short taxi ride from the old city are world-class boutiques and the inviting beaches and resorts of Ocean Park and Isla Verde. Santurce neighborhood is a fashionable urban-cultural-art-district. Check out ‘Plaza del Mercado’ and ‘La Placita’, as it’s affectionately known, a thriving public market by day where vendors hawk their wares and some of the freshest produce from all over the island and a vivacious hot spot for nightlife when the sun goes down; a variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars line its side streets, adding unique flavors to the surrounding activity.
Explore the numerous Puerto Rican attractions including the Bacardi Rum distillery, El Morro, San Cristobal and El Yunque rainforest—the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. National Forest system! Puerto Rico is a Free Commonwealth of the United States, so no passport is required for US citizens. With daily flights offered from major cities in the United States, travel to San Juan is convenient and affordable. As you sleep, dine, and shop, you’ll receive warm and friendly hospitality for an enjoyable stay. Plus, the weather is perfect with an average temperature in the 80’s all year. It’s always summer in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Nestled on Isla Verde Beach, The Royal Sonesta San Juan is just steps away from the beautiful Atlantic waters and immaculate white sand. Embrace the laid-back vibe of the island as you stroll the beach and listen to the soothing sounds of ocean waves.
Enjoy a refreshing swim in the lagoon-style pool With direct access to the beach, you'll be seconds away from water sports, activities, and a calming atmosphere. From jet skiing to paddle boarding there is something for every beach-goer to experience. If you need a break from the beach, treat yourself to a soothing and restorative hydrotherapy treatment, skin-nurturing body wraps, massage or facial at Zen Spa Brisas or try an energizing workout in the state of the art fitness center.
The Royal Sonesta San Juan is close to San Juan entertainment such as the Carolina Children's museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Teatro Francisco Arriví, and La Placita de Santurce. Take a tour of Old Juan and discover its colonial architecture, dining, shopping, and historic sites. Lace up your hiking boots and explore El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico's most beloved natural gem.
When it's time to rest, make yourself at home in your elegant guest room, with a range of amenities designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible such as 1 king or 2 double beds (based on hotel availability), balcony, flat screen TV, mini-fridge, coffee maker, laptop safe, iron/board, walk-in shower, and more.
The Royal Sonesta San Juan is located two miles away from the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). Self parking is discounted for NWS attendees to $15 per car, per day. Valet parking is approx. $32 per day per car.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 |
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Monday, March 31 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | High Risk and Low Prevalence Diseases | L.Jagminas | ||
| 0830 | Massive Hemorrhage: Stops Eventually | H.Gill | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Home the Weary Traveler: Infectious Gifts From Abroad | B.Becker | ||
| 1045 | The Eyes Have It | L.Jagminas | ||
| 1145 | Skin Deep Death: Dermatologic Diseases That Kill | B.Becker | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, April 1 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | ARDS for the EM Practitioner | H.Gill | ||
| 0830 | Chilling Out While Cooling Out: Surviving Press Ganey, Patient Satisfaction… | B.Becker | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Big Red Catastrophes | L.Jagminas | ||
| 1045 | Literature Updates That All EM Practitioners Need to Know | H.Gill | ||
| 1145 | Burns and Smoke | L.Jagminas | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, April 2 - Day Open |
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Thursday, April 3 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Vascular Access Trouble Shooting Secrets | H.Gill | ||
| 0830 | High Risk and Low Frequency Procedures | L.Jagminas | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Physiologically Difficult Airway: Now What? | H.Gill | ||
| 1045 | To Err Is Human, to Forgive, Expensive: Overview of Medical Malpractice Part I | B.Becker | ||
| 1145 | You’ve Been Served: Essential Steps to Survive and Win Your Malpractice Suit Part II | B.Becker | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, April 3 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Rocky Mountain High: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating AMS, HAPE, and HACE | B.Becker | ||
| 0830 | Geriatric Trauma: Don’t Get Fooled | L.Jagminas | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Managing the Failing RV | H.Gill | ||
| 1045 | Rowers on the Styx: Caring for the Dying Patient and Their Families in the ED | B.Becker | ||
| 1145 | Refractory Hypoxia in the ED | H.Gill | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 4.2 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
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FACULTY
Bruce Becker, MD, MPH, FACEP
Professor of Behavioral and Social Science (Adj)
School of Public Health Brown University
Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine
South County Hospital, Roger Williams General Hospital
Wakefield and Providence, Rhode Island
Unity Fort Dodge Hospital
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Harman Singh Gill, MD, FAAEM
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
Associate Chairperson of Research
Assistant Program Director, SBH EM Residency
South Brooklyn Health, NYC Health & Hospitals
Brooklyn, New York
Liudvikas Jagminas, MD, FACEP
Associate Professor of Medical Science (Adj), Medical Education
Brown University and Alpert Medical School
Providence, Rhode Island
Adjunct Medical Faculty Educator, Bryant University Physician Assistant Program
Attending Physician Sturdy Health and Kent Hospital
Attleboro, Massachusetts
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.
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 1044508; Expiration Date 04/04/2025.
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 January 29, 2025. Cancellations between January 30, 2025, and March 1, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after March 1, 2025, 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.
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