THE ONE COURSE YOU LL NEED Instruction by a world-class faculty of airway experts with an unparalleled passion for teaching. Proven airway algorithms that go beyond the ASA and apply to the most challenging airway situations. Hands-on sessions that allow you to practice with a multitude of proven airway devices. Techniques and pearls that benefit even the most experienced providers. Code airway stations that hone your skills and test your knowledge. Special offer: All course attendees are eligible for a 40% discount on the definitive airway management text book, Management of the Difficult and Failed Airway, 2nd edition (McGraw-Hill, 2011) by Orlando Hung, MD and Michael F. Murphy, MD. Hands-on Training in Crucial Airway Techniques: Percutaneous and Surgical Cricothyrotomy Flexible Endoscopic Intubation Lighted Stylet Intubation Fiberoptic Stylets and Guides Video Laryngoscopy Optically Enhanced Laryngoscopy Extraglottic Devices Awake Intubation Topical Anesthesia Techniques Aids for Difficult Direct Laryngoscopy Pediatric Airway Skills Techniques for the Obese Patient Obstetrical Airway Management Fiberoptic Lung Separation Workshop (Optional) In this pre-course workshop, participants learn and practice lung separation techniques in airway simulators. The Workshop focuses on left and right double lumen tube placement with confirmation of placement and troubleshooting. Use of bronchial blockers and options for lung separation in the difficult airway are also covered. Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Lung Separation Workshop was outstanding. It was designed so that even the rookie anesthesiologist would feel comfortable after attending the course. Maria Khan, MD, Connecticut This is hands down the best CME event I've done in my 35 years as an anesthesiologist. Keep up the splendid work! Michael Sopchak, MD, Pennsylvania Thank you for updating my skills and elevating my self confidence. I know I will be a better provider and clinical instructor. There was not one ounce of intimidation - a wonderful environment to learn. Thank you sincerely. Sylvia Tuch, CRNA, California the difficult airwaycourse ANESTHESIA Offered by: Airway Management Education Center Purpose: Airway Management is a critical skill in Anesthesia. This course is designed to provide participants with state-of-the-art information and hands-on experience to ensure effective and appropriate management of difficult and failed airways. Target audience: The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia is intended for healthcare providers including, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologist Assistants. Course objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be able to: 1. Anticipate and manage the difficult airway; 2. Identify and manage the failed airway; 3. Understand the special case of the failed airway in obstetrics and pediatrics; and 4. Perform an awake intubation in the predicted difficult airway. Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Hospital Physician Partners and Airway Management Education Center. Hospital Physician Partners is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit: Hospital Physician Partners designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. An additional 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits will be awarded for the Lung Separation Workshop. Hospital Physician Partners is committed to making its CME activities accessible to all individuals. If you are in need of an accommodation, please do not hesitate to call and/or submit a description of your needs in writing.
Pre-Course Workshop (on Day 1) 6:00 7:00 am Registration/Continental Breakfast 7:00 10:45 am Fiberoptic Lung Separation Workshop Pre-registration and additional fee required. Course Schedule Day 1 10:00 11:00 am Registration 11:00 am 6:00 pm General Sessions: Standard of Care, The Airway Algorithms, Current Concepts, The Difficult Airway, Difficult Airway in Obstetrical Patients, Pediatric Airways ( working lunch included) Workshops: M&M in the OR, M&M outside the OR, Extraglottic Devices Lab Day 2 6:00 6:45 am Registration/Continental Breakfast 6:45 7:00 am Live Human Fiberoptic Tour of the Airway A MUST-SEE! This course should be mandatory for any practicing Anesthesiologist, regardless of experience. Atanas Dochev, MD, Canada 7:00 am 5:45 pm Airway Anesthesia and Awake Intubation Skills Stations: Flexible Endoscopic Intubation, Video and Optical Devices, Surgical Airway, Pediatric Airway Group Sessions: Code Airway I, Advanced Techniques for the Difficult Airway Day 3 7:00 7:30 am Registration/Continental Breakfast 7:30 am 12:15 pm Group Sessions: Code Airway II, Skills Practice, Written Self Exam, Interactive Exam Review and Final Wrap-up Excellent course. Great hands on, exhibits and lecture information. Very practical. Mabel Crosby, MD, New York Fantastic! Worth twice the price! J. Randall Underwood, MD, Illinois Faculty Michael F. Murphy, MD Course Director and Chair Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine University of Alberta Deputy Zone Chief, Anesthesia Edmonton Zone Edmonton, Alberta, Canada mmurphy@theairwaysite.com David C. Abramson, MBChB Partner, North Texas Children s Anesthesia Dallas, TX Chris Christodoulou, MD Consultant Anesthetist St. Boniface General Hospital Undergraduate Anesthesia Program Director University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Canada Laura Duggan, MD Director of Pediatric Anesthesia Royal Columbian Hospital University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC Canada Lorraine J. Foley, MD Staff Anesthesiologist Winchester Hospital Clinical Assistant of Anesthesia Tufts School of Medicine Eric A. Harris, MD Director of Alternate Site Anesthesia Jackson Memorial Hospital of Clinical University of Miami School of Medicine Miami, FL Orlando Hung, MD Narasimhan Jagannathan, MD Attending Pediatric Anesthesiologist Section Chief, Liver Transplant Anesthesia Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children s Hospital of Chicago Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL Liane B. Johnson, MDCM Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Gordon Launcelott, MD J. Adam Law, MD and Surgery Kirk MacQuarrie, MD and Surgery Robert W. Matthews, CRNA, PhD Staff Nurse Anesthetist Dept. of Anesthesia University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC Ian R. Morris, MD Associate Clinical Chief Holly A. Muir, MD Vice Chair Clinical Operations Department of Anesthesia Chief, Division of Women s Anesthesia Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC Adeyemi J. Olufolabi, MB.BS Division of Women s Anesthesia Dept. of Duke University Medical Center Duke University Durham, NC John A. Rivas, CRNA Chief CRNA Clinical Coordinator, Nurse Anesthesia Program Veterans Administration Medical Center Co-Coordinator of Simulated and Clinical Learning University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Miami, FL Brian Ross, MD Executive Director Institute for Surgical and Interventional Simulation Dept. of University of Washington Seattle, WA Michael Rouse, CRNA, MSN Staff Nurse Anesthetist University Hospital Shriners Hospital for Children Pediatric Clinical Instructor University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Dr. Jeanette Scott Specialist Anaesthetist Middlemore Hospital Auckland, New Zealand Francis S. Stellaccio, MD Attending Anesthesiologist Department of Stony Brook University Medical Center SUNY @ Stony Brook University School of Medicine Stony Brook, NY Narendra Vakharia, MD Sarah H. Wiser, MD Staff Anesthesiologist Brigham and Women s Hospital Instructor Harvard Medical School David T. Wong, MD Dept. of Toronto Western Hospital University of Toronto Toronto, ON Canada
Dates and Locations Due to the intensive nature of the course and the early start times, we recommend that you stay at the host hotel for each course. Orlando, FL March 8 10, 2013 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress One Grand Cypress Blvd. 407-239-1234 *Rate: $199.00 + $10.00 resort fee (Deadline 2/13/2013) Resort fee covers internet access, unlimited health club use, 9-hole pitch and putt, driving range, racquet club, sail boats, hydrobikes, canoes and bicycles! Las Vegas, NV April 5 7, 2013 Planet Hollywood 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South 877-244-9474 *Rate: $165.00 (Deadline 3/11/2013) April 26 28, 2013 Hyatt Regency Boston One Avenue de Lafayette 617-912-1234 *Rate: $199.00 (Deadline 3/24/2013) New Orleans, LA June 7 9, 2013 Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Avenue 504-561-1234 *Rate: $185.00 (Deadline 5/13/2013) Baltimore, MD September 27 29, 2013 Hyatt Regency Baltimore (Inner Harbor) 300 Light Street 410-528-1234 *Rate: $189.00 (Deadline 9/4/2013) Las Vegas, NV November 22 24, 2013 Planet Hollywood 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South 877-244-9474 *Rate: $165.00 (Deadline 10/21/2013) Note: Thanksgiving is on November 28, 2013. The surgical airway practice was invaluable. Really a confidence booster! Julie Benzie, CRNA, Idaho * A limited number of rooms have been reserved at this discounted rate. Once these rooms are filled or the discount deadline passes, the hotel will charge its standard rate. Taxes, parking and other hotel fees may apply. Please mention The Difficult Airway Course when making your reservation. Visit www.theairwaysite.com for hotel reservation links. Course Fee: $1,195 Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologist Assistants, Hospital Physician Partners Medical Staff, and Residents are eligible for a 25% discount ($896). Lung Separation Workshop: $350 CME Credits Hospital Physician Partners designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. An additional 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits will be awarded for the Lung Separation Workshop. The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia TM has been approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 20 CE credits; Code Number 1027146; Expiration Date 11/24/2013. The Lung Separation Workshop has been approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 3 CE credits; Code Number 1027145; Expiration Date 11/24/2013. National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) will accept CME credit for programs approved for continuing medical education credit by the American Medical Association (AMA); American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA); Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Registration Information Registration is limited. We recommend that you register early. Online Registration: www.theairwaysite.com (Mastercard, Visa and Discover accepted) Phone: Toll free in US/Canada 866-924-7929 or direct 503-635-4761. Mail: The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia TM Registration Center 333 South State Street, Suite V-324 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Fax: 404-795-0711 To download a registration form to mail or fax to us, please visit www.theairwaysite.com and click on Register. Please make checks payable in US dollars to The Difficult Airway Course. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are subject to a $100 fee. Requests to cancel must be made more than 48 hours before the start of the course to be eligible for a partial refund. Registration services provided by Well-Assembled Meetings (WAM). We gratefully acknowledge the support provided by the following companies. COVIDIEN and COVIDIEN with Logo are trademarks of Covidien AG. 2007 Covidien AG or its affiliate. All rights reserved.