Advances in Anesthesia Practice - conference information

29th annual anesthesia symposium

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• Program objectives
• Optional workshops
• Corporate support
• Lodging
• Reservations
• Accreditation
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Purpose

Considering current literature and information provided by previous course attendees, this program is designed to update the anesthesiologist on recent advances in selected areas that are pertinent to contemporary anesthetic practice. Each participant will be provided with a syllabus that has been prepared by the speakers and will serve as an ongoing reference.


Program objectives

This course will address changing concepts and recent advances in several areas of anesthesiology. Issues relevant to contemporary practice will be addressed including:

Regional Anesthesia topics will update the practitioner on the uses, types, techniques and effects of regional anesthesia. An optional workshop will be available.

Cardiac Anesthesia topics will update the practitioner on monitoring techniques, complications and techniques to improve organ function during the perioperative period.

Respiratory and airway topics will update the practitioner on management of patients with chronic pulmonary disease and management choices for airway management for patients with normal and difficult airway anatomy. An optional workshop will be available.

Neuroanesthesia topics will update the practitioner on management of patients with trauma of the CNS and spine, and management of patients with intracranial vascular pathology.

Perioperative Medicine topics will update the practitioner on mechanisms and approaches to coagulopathy; blood substitutes, the role of consultants in perioperative care, the impact of herbal substances on perioperative care, approaches to perioperative care that may allow faster recovery and the risk of awareness during anesthesia.

Case presentation conferences and directed panel discussions will allow the practitioner to assess the possible application of the topics presented to their individual practice settings.


Optional workshops

Tools for Airway Management Sunday, February 18, 2001, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Fee $175 (2.5 Category I hours/3 AANA credits available)

Goals for this workshop: The attendee will have the opportunity to improve skills needed for management of patients with difficult airway anatomy, with emphasis on: Considering current literature and information provided by previous course attendees, this program is designed to update the anesthesiologist on recent advances in selected areas that are pertinent to contemporary anesthetic practice. Each participant will be provided with a syllabus that has been prepared by the speakers and will serve as an ongoing reference.This course will address changing concepts and recent advances in several areas of anesthesiology. Issues relevant to contemporary practice will be addressed including:Regional Anesthesia topics will update the practitioner on the uses, types, techniques and effects of regional anesthesia. An optional workshop will be available.Cardiac Anesthesia topics will update the practitioner on monitoring techniques, complications and techniques to improve organ function during the perioperative period.Respiratory and airway topics will update the practitioner on management of patients with chronic pulmonary disease and management choices for airway management for patients with normal and difficult airway anatomy. An optional workshop will be available. Neuroanesthesia topics will update the practitioner on management of patients with trauma of the CNS and spine, and management of patients with intracranial vascular pathology.Perioperative Medicine topics will update the practitioner on mechanisms and approaches to coagulopathy; blood substitutes, the role of consultants in perioperative care, the impact of herbal substances on perioperative care, approaches to perioperative care that may allow faster recovery and the risk of awareness during anesthesia.Case presentation conferences and directed panel discussions will allow the practitioner to assess the possible application of the topics presented to their individual practice settings.Tools for Airway Management Sunday, February 18, 2001, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Fee $175 (2.5 Category I hours/3 AANA credits available)Goals for this workshop: The attendee will have the opportunity to improve skills needed for management of patients with difficult airway anatomy, with emphasis on:

• Recognition
• Preparation
• Practical techniques

The workshop includes lecture, computer assisted teaching with graphic illustrations, and hands-on experience with options available to use when routine methods fail. During the workshop the attendee will have individual exposure to various tools for managing patients with difficult airway anatomy including; fiberoptic intubation, retrograde intubation, laryngeal mask airway/intubating airway, combitubes, and others including techniques for pediatric patients. Registration will be limited.

Regional Anesthesiology - Monday, February 19, 2001, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Registration Fee $175
(2.5 Category 1 hours/3 AANA credits available)

Goals for this workshop: The attendee will have the opportunity to improve regional anesthesia skills, with emphasis on:

• Patient selection and preparation
  
• Practical techniques
  
• Pitfalls in practice of regional areas
  

The workshop includes lecture, computer assisted teaching with graphic illustrations, and hands-on experience. During the workshop the attendee will have individual exposure to various models for regional anesthesia with an opportunity to learn applications of regional anesthesia for procedures involving upper and lower extremities, the thorax and the abdomen or pelvis. Registration will be limited.


Accreditation

Loma Linda University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The Loma Linda University School of Medicine designates the Advances in Anesthetic Practice Symposium for 22.5 credit hours in Category I of the Physicians Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

The Pain Management Forum has been designated for 7 hours in Category I of the Physicians Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

The optional workshops are approved for 2.5 additional Category I CME credit each.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) has granted approval for up to 26 credits for core symposium, code 23242; expires 02/20/01. The Pain Forum has been approved for 7 CE credits, code 23243; expires 02/16/01.


California's Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage/Palm Desert region is a tropical oasis of spectacular proportions surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the tranquil desert beauty of Southern California. You will find no other retreat to match this paradise. January through March has traditionally been considered the desert's finest period. The climate, combined with clean air, rugged natural scenery, sparkling pools and exotic palm trees is an obvious draw for those wishing to escape this fast life. This region is known for world famous golf courses, cultural programs, shopping and outstanding restaurants. Access is convenient, with thousands of people arriving daily at the Palm Springs Airport. The Ontario International Airport is approximately a one-hour drive.

Corporate support
This Symposium is made possible in part by the financial support of the following companies: AstraZeneca, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Purdue Pharma L.P., Roche Laboratories Incorporated

Lodging
The Ritz-Carlton is located in sunny Rancho Mirage on a 650-foot-high plateau in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The resort offers a spectacular view of the entire Palm Springs area. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a 5000 square foot facility, which features an extensive menu of over 30 treatments, plus a full-service beauty salon and spa boutique. Other features include access to 18 championship golf courses, the tennis center with clay and cement courts, retail shops, on-site destination services, 9-hole putting courses as well as croquet areas. The fitness center offers daily class schedules which includes T'ai Chi, nature walks, power walks, yoga, aerobics, body relaxation, aqua aerobics, and stretch-n-tone. Camp Ritz-Carlton offers a range of outstanding supervised activities at great rates for children ages 3-12. Games, crafts, stories, nature hikes and swimming are some of the fun kids stuff. Please contact The Ritz for more information on this program.

Reservations
Call The Ritz-Carlton at (800) 241-3333 or connect directly to the hotel at (760) 321-8282.

When you call The Ritz to make your room reservations, please identify yourself as an attendee of the Loma Linda University Anesthesiology Symposium. Reservations need to be made by January 16, 2001 to receive the group rate of $280.00. This is a single/double room rate and all applicable occupancy taxes and resort fees will also apply.

Budget Car Rental is offering a special meeting discounted rate. Cars may be picked up at any Southern California location, including Los Angeles International Airport, Ontario International Airport, John Wayne Airport in Orange County, and the Palm Springs Airport. Please call the toll-free reservation number 1 (800) 772-3773 and mention the Group Discount #U060705.

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