presents: 

Problem Solving in Clinical Anesthesia
The Annual Puerto Vallarta Program

 February 13-16, 2011

at the  Westin Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Course Description

This seminar has been designed to meet the needs of practicing nurse anesthetists. It will provide core didactic lectures focusing on current concepts and evidence-based thinking in anesthesia practice. This will include discussions of current thinking on management of the patient with renal disease or compromise, treating intraoperative cardio-vascular emergencies, acute pain management, recognizing and managing allergic/anaphylactic reactions occuring under anesthesia, Pre-Op evaluation concerns, providing cost-effective anesthesia, and an update on infectious diseases and malignant hyperthermia. The program continues with discussions of the management of epidural catheter complications, pulmonary aspiration, recognizing and correcting anesthesia machine issues, dealing with the problem of cognitive dysfunction following surgery and anesthesia,  vaginal birth after C/Section, providing analgesia for the laboring patient, and a special session on the role of the NBCRNA in the certification and re-certification of nurse anesthetists. Ample time is scheduled each day for discussions, questions and answers.

Faculty Members

	Louis M. Guzzi, MD, FCCM Attending in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine JLR Medical Group Orlando, Florida
	Michael Rieker, DNP, CRNA Director - Anesthesia Program for Nurses Wake Forest University - Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Program Agenda
Buffet Breakfast is for registrants only and is served daily from 0630-0730 (Name Badge required for admission)>
Guest Name Badges may be purchased at a cost of $80.00

Course Accreditation

Tuition Fees*

Before February 3...............................   $595.00
After February 3..................................... 645.00
On Site.................................................... 695.00

*fees include all lectures and discussions, electronic course syllabus, certificate of attendance, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and AANA credit recording

Registration Options

1. FOR SECURE ON-LINE REGISTRATION BY CREDIT CARD CLICK ON "REGISTER ME" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE

2. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT A MAILABLE REGISTRATION FORM

3. CALL 1-877-692-0430 TO REGISTER BY PHONE

4. FAX YOUR REGISTRATION TO 269-948-2507

REFUND POLICY

A full 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 February 3, 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. No refunds are made after the program begins. If IPGE cancels the program, a full refund will be provided unless cancellation is due to a natural or man-made disaster ( fire, flood, earthquake, weather, strike, acts of war or terrorism, or any other cause beyond IPGE's control). In this event a tuition-free voucher valid for a minimum of two years from date of issue is provided. 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.

FULL REFUND ASSURANCE PLAN 

For a non-refundable fee of $35.00 IPGE will waive all refund restrictions until the day before the seminar begins (Saturday, February 12, 2011). 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 February 3, 2011.

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. IPGE assumes no responsibility for comments or information provided by faculty at this course. 

TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION

If you find it necessary to cancel your registration, you may find it more cost effective to transfer to another IPGE program instead. IPGE permits a one time 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 OF LECTURES

The Westin Resort and Spa

Hotel Information

Sunset on the Bahia Mar

Located on Bahia de Banderas , the largest bay in North America, just a few minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, Westin's spectacular Resort and Spa offers you everything you come to Mexico for. Warm sun, heated swimming pools, Mexican and traditional cuisine, luxurious accommodations, state of the art meeting facilities, health spa, on-site access to tours and sightseeing expeditions. Only 10 minutes by taxi to the Colonial downtown area of Puerto Vallarta, the Westin Resort and Spa is ideally situated and the perfect location for your Winter getaway. Rated one of the 10 best places to stay in the world by Conde Nast Traveler and the Travel Channel.

Hotel Costs and Reservation Information

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