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Apr 22-25, 2010 Kiawah Island, SC
 

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The Institute for Post-Graduate Education, Inc.
presents:

Problem Solving in Clinical Anesthesia

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April 28 - May 1, 2011

 


 Course Description

This seminar has been designed to meet the needs of practicing anesthesia providers. It will present valuable information concerning Anesthesia Management with Suspicious EKG changes; Recognizing Allergic Reactions under anesthesia; Dealing with intra-operative Cardiovascular Emergencies Anesthesia and patients with Endocrine Disease; Caluculating and Assessing intra-op Fluid Needs; Proper Maintenance of the Anesthesia Record; Dealing with a Malpractice Lawsuit; Understanding Pain Physiology, The Role of the CRNA in Pain Management; New Drugs for Pain Management; Preventing Epidural Catheter Complications; Reducing the Risk of OB Anesthesia;  Pharmcology of Labor Analgesia and Cognitive Dysfunction and Anesthesia. The program is presented in an interactive format which encourages audience participation. Ample time will be devoted to open forum
discussions for problem solving and answers to questions.


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Program Faculty

Louis M. Guzzi, MD, FCCM
Attending in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
The Florida Hospital
Orlando, Florida

Jackie Rowles, CRNA, MBA, FAAPM
Private Practice Pain Management
Meridian Health
Carmel, Indiana

Michael Rieker, DNP, CRNA
Director - Anesthesia Program for Nurses
North Carolina Baptist Medical Center
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

 


Program Agenda

Thursday AM April 28
Louis M. Guzzi, MD, FCCM

0700-0800 .... Continental Breakfast
0800-0900 .... Some EKG changes that should alarm us
0900-1000 .... Intraoperative Fluid Management
1000-1015 .... Break
1015-1115 .... Anesthesia and Endocrine Disease
1115-1215 .... Intraoperative Cardiovascular Emergencies Management
1215-1315 .... Discussion, Questions, Answers

Friday AM April 29
Louis M. Guzzi, MD, FCCM

0700-0800 .... Continental Breakfast
0800-0900 .... Allergic and Anaphylactic Reactions Under Anesthesia
0900-1000 .... New Standards for ICP Management
1000-1015 .... Break
1015-1115 .... Proper Anesthesia Record Maintenance
1115-1215 .... What to do if you are implicated in a Lawsuit
1215-1315 .... Questions, Answers, Discussion

Saturday AM April 30
Jackie Rowles, CRNA, MBA, FAAPM

0700-0800 .... Continental Breakfast
0800-0900 ....
Pathophysiology of Pain: A Review
0900-1000 ....
The Role of the CRNA in Pain Management
1000-1015 .... Break
1015-1115 .... New Drugs and Pain Therapies
1115-1215 .... Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Syndromes
1215-1315 .... Discussion, Questions, Answers

Sunday AM May 1
Michael Rieker, DNP, CRNA

0700-0800 .... Continental Breakfast
0800-0900
.... Preventing Epidural Catheter Complications
0900-1000 .... The Pharmacology of Labor Analgesia
1000-1015 .... Break
1015-1115 .... Current Thinking on Aspiration Pneumonitis
1115-1215 .... The Problem of Cognitive Dysfunction after Anesthesia
1215-1315 .... Questions, Answers, Discussion

Accreditation Statements

IPGE is approved by the California BRN to provide Continuing Education Courses for Registered Professional Nurses. IPGE designates this program
as meeting the criteria for 20 Credits. Provider Number 2374.

This program also meets the criteria for 4 hours in Pharmacology/Therapeutics

 


TUITION FEES*

CRNA's before April 18....................................... $595.00
CRNA's after April 18.......................................     645.00
On-Site...............................................................   695.00

*Fee includes all lectures and discussions, daily AM Continental Breakfast , AANA credit recording, Electronic syllabus, and Certificate of Attendance


REGISTRATION OPTIONS


1. TO REGISTER SECURELY WITH VISA/MASTERCARD OR DISCOVER CARD CLICK ON "REGISTER ME" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE

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REFUND POLICY

If you did not purchase the Refund Guarantee Plan and you must cancel, a refund less $150.00 application processing fee may be obtained if notice of cancellation is received in writing or by Email (ipgeseminars@ipge.com) no later than April 18, 2011. After this date a $150.00 credit will be issued which may be applied to another IPGE program within one year of the date of cancellation. There are no exceptions to this policy.

If  we (IPGE) cancel the program, a full refund will be provided
unless cancellation is due to a natural or man-made disaster (fire, flood, earthquake, weather, strikes, acts of war or terrorism, or any other cause beyond IPGE's control).  In this event neither of us is responsible and a tuition-free voucher valid for a minimum of two years from date of issue is awarded. In addition, an attempt will be made to reschedule the program within a reasonable time period. IPGE assumes no responsibility for penalty fees imposed by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers.

REFUND GUARANTEE PLAN

For a non-refundable fee of $35.00 IPGE will waive all refund restrictions until the day before the seminar begins (Wednesday, April 21, 2010 ). To purchase this option, check the appropriate box on your application or advise the registrar if phoning in your reservation and add $35.00 to your tuition fee. This option must be purchased at the time of registration and is not available after April 18, 2011We highly recommend that you give serious consideration to protecting your tuition fee since all cancellations are caused by unforeseen circumstances.

DISCLAIMER

All participating faculty are requested to submit any potential conflicts of interest , financial or otherwise, which may exist in their areas of presentation. IPGE reserves the right to substitute a speaker or topic if the need arises. No prior notification of changes is made. Every effort to preserve Course content will be made. IPGE assumes no responsibility for failure of third party suppliers to meet their obligations. Lecture content is the sole responsibility of the faculty members.

TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION

If it becomes necessary to cancel your registration, you may find it more cost effective to transfer to another IPGE program. IPGE permits transfer to any course offered within one year of the original course starting date. Transfers are made at a fee of $100.00. Please call or Email us if you would like to select this option.

AUDITING/RECORDING OF LECTURES

IPGE Policies do not permit auditing of lectures without payment of tuition fees. Recording of lectures is strictly prohibited.



Accommodations Rates and Information

The Kiawah Island Golf and Tennis Resort is a secluded ocean front property located just 22 miles from the Charleston, South Carolina Airport. Long noted for its environmentally conscious development, the Resort offers  luxuriously appointed rooms in the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island or in one and two-bedroom villas which feature kitchen facilities andKiawahGolf.gif all amenities. All outdoor activities are available at Kiawah including golf on four championship courses, including the famous Ocean Course (site of the 2007 Senior PGA Championship). Tennis, sailing, fishing, hiking, nature trails, biking andLobby1Sanctuary.gif a host of other activities make Kiawah an ideal vacation destination for adults and children. Dining facilities are varied and range from elegant to casual with superb low country cuisine found at every level. Meeting facilities are designed to offer a quiet environment conducive to learning in a relaxed atmosphere. One and Two Bedroom Villas are available at rates ranging from  $199.00  to $269.00  per night. In addition, a limited number of scenic view luxury accommodations in The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island are available on a first come-first serve basis. Please call ICS at 1-800-875-2525 for full information on Kiawah and all that it has to offer. All space will be released March 1, 2010. After this date reservations will be taken on a space available basis only and may be subject to higher rates.


                    FOR ACCOMMODATIONS RESERVATIONS CALL KIAWAH DIRECT AT:
                       1-800-654-2924
(Mention Code: IPGE Group # 6497 for Group Rates until March 1, 2010)

FOR AIR AND ALL OTHER TRAVEL-RELATED NEEDS CALL:
1-800-875-2525 or 1-269-945-5110
FAX to 269-948-2507



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