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Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists presents Sun 'n Fun in Arizona The Annual Meeting of the Arizona ANA March 25-28, 2010 The Scottdale Plaza Resort
The Program A Continuing Education Program offering a "Hands-On" Workshop demonstrating the applications of ultrasound guidance for regional block techniques and a "Hand's-On" workshop on Recognition and Management of the Difficult Airway including the latest adjuncts for facilitating establishment of a difficult airway.
Ultrasound guidance is considered by many to be the future standard of care for regional anesthesia and the ability to manage a difficult airway is the standard of care for CRNA's in clinical practice.
Didactic lectures will focus on Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Techniques for Regional Blocks of the Upper and Lower Extremity, Knee and Ankle. Discussions of Airway Anatomy, Pathology, Interventional Methodology and the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm.
There will be ample opportunity for questions and answers during the workshops and discussion sessions.
The Faculty Terry Wicks, CRNA, MS Past President - AANA Clinical Practice Catawba Regional Madical Center Hickory, North Carolina | Chris Brown, CRNA, MS Independent Anesthesia Practitioner Plaza Surgical Center Monterey Park, California
| James C. Decker, CRNA, MS Assistant Director Anesthesia Services Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC
| Anthony Chipas, PhD, CRNA Associate Professor Director - Nurse Anesthesia Program Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina | Wayne Ellis, PhD, CRNA Clinical Anesthesia Practice Beckley, West Virginia
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The Program Agenda Thursday AM, March 25, 2010Terry Wicks, Jim Decker
0630-0700.... Buffet Breakfast (Registrants Only) 0700-0800.... Local Anesthetic Pharmacology 0800-0900.... Anatomy of The Brachial Plexus 0900-0930.... Break 0930-1030.... Techniques of Upper Extremity Block 1030-1130.... Anatomy of the Lower Extremity 1130-1230.... Lower Extremity Block Techniques
| Friday AM, March 26, 2010 Chris Brown, Terry Wicks, Jim Decker 0630-0700.... Buffet Breakfast (Registrants Only) 0700-0800.... Management of Local Anesthetic Toxicity 0800-0900.... Principles of Ultrasonography 0900-1000.... Applications of Ultrasound Guided Regional Blocks 1000-1015.... Break 1015-1215.... Demonstration and "Hand's-On" Workshop 1230.... Annual Golf Tournament (See Below)
| Saturday AM, March 27, 2010 Anthony Chipas, Wayne Ellis0630-0700.... Buffet Breakfast (Registrants Only) 0700-0800.... Airway Definitions 0800-0900.... Pathological Airway Conditions 0900-0930.... Break 0930-1030.... Applications of the Difficult Airway Algorithm 1030-1130.... Interventions above the Cricothyroid Membrane 1130-1230.... Interventions below the Cricothyroid Membrane
| Sunday AM, March 28, 2010Anthony Chipas, Wayne Ellis0630-0700.... Buffet Breakfast (Registrants Only) 0700-0800.... Drugs/Sedation Techniques 0800-0900.... Techniques for Awake Intubation 0900-1000.... New Airway Adjunct Devices 1000-1015.... Break 1015-1215.... "Hand's -On Workshop |
The Special Event
The Annual Sun 'n Fun Golf Tournament 12:30 PM Friday March 26 Talking Stick Golf Club
or visit the AzANA Web site for more details Accreditation This program is approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 20 CE Credits. Code Number 32360, Expiration Date: 03/28/2010. IPGE designates this program as meeting the requirements for 3 credits in Pharmacology/Therapeutics. IPGE is accredited by the California BRN to provide Continuing Education for Registered Professional Nurses, Provider Number 2374. Tuition Fees* Entire Seminar................................ $645.00 Daily ................................................ 300.00
Students (in AANA accredited programs).......$200.00
Registration Options You need to register onsite at the Scottsdale Plaza or Call 1-877-692-0430 and complete your registration by phone with a credit card
Refund Policy A full refund less $150.00 application processing fee may be obtained until March 15, 2010. After this date a $150.00 tuition credit will be issued which may be applied to a future program within one year of the date of cancellation. All cancellation requests must be made in writing or by Email to: ipgeseminars@ipge.com. If IPGE/AzANA cancels the program, a full refund will be provided unless cancellation is due to a natural or man-made disaster (fires, flood, earthquake, weather, strikes, acts of God, war or terrorism, or any other cause out of the sponsors control). In this event, a full value tuition-free voucher valid for a minimum of two years from date of issue is provided. In addition, an attempt will be made to re-schedule the program within a reasonable time period. IPGE assumes no responsibility for penalty fees imposed by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers. Protect your Tuition Fee with the Refund Assurance/Protection Plan For a non-refundable fee of $35.00 IPGE will waive all refund restrictions and provide a full refund until the day before the program begins (Wednesday March 24). This waiver must be purchased at time of registration and no later than March 15, 2010. Please check this option on your mail or internet application or ask the registrar to include it if you reserve by telephone. We highly recommend that you consider purchasing this protection option. Disclaimer IPGE reserves the right to substitute for a speaker or topic if the need arises. Every effort will be made to maintain the original program integrity with regard to content. No prior notice of any changes will be made. IPGE and the Arizona ANA assume no responsibility for the failure of third party suppliers to fulfill their obligations. Statements and comments made by faculty members do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Arizona ANA or IPGE, Inc.
Auditing/Recording of Lectures IPGE policies do not permit auditing of lectures without payment of tuition fees. Recording of lectures is strictly prohibited.
The Resort
| | | | A Luxurious Choice Among Phoenix Resorts… | | | | | The Ultimate Phoenix Resort CRNA Destination… Situated near Camelback Mountain, AzANA Registrants at our Phoenix resort never had it as good as at The Plaza. With award-winning dining, an endless list of recreational opportunities and exquisite accommodations, the only thing to worry about is deciding if you want to leave. The Plaza features: - Five sparkling swimming pools
- Arizona's largest outdoor whirlpool spa
- Fabulous dining in three restaurants
- Exquisite gardens
- World class championship golf courses minutes away
- Renowned shopping and designer boutiques
- Nearby art galleries, cultural centers and museums
- Airport shuttle; call bell desk for more information
The Plaza Hotel the ‘Crown Jewel’ among Phoenix Resorts. | |
Room Rates for Az ANA Registrants: $249.99* (run of the house single or double) * Plus Taxes and Resort Fees
For Reservations, please call: 800-832-2025 and be sure to mention that you are attending the Arizona ANA Meeting
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