Anesthesia Review Conference 2024 (Rio Grande, Puerto Rico)
Join us for a transformative CME-accredited experience at this year’s Anesthesia Review Conference that promises not just education, but also inspiration. Here’s what’s in store for you:
- World-Class Education: Learn from the industry’s leading experts, who will impart a standardized, step-wise approach to various pain management procedures using ultrasound guidance.
- Networking in Stunning Locales: Connect with peers and experts in some of the world’s most breathtaking locations, carefully chosen for their blend of beauty and convenience.
- State-of-the-Art Resources: Dive into NYSORA’s latest Ultrasound Anatomy(c) illustrations, animations, clinical videos, anatomical dissections, techniques, algorithms, and more.
- Convenience and Comfort: Our venues are strategically located near major transport hubs, city attractions, and offer inspiring views, top-tier equipment, and an environment conducive to learning and networking.
- Flexible Scheduling: To maximize your experience, educational sessions are scheduled from 8am to 10am and 5pm to 7pm, allowing you ample time to explore, relax, or network.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills, network with the best, and immerse yourself in an unparalleled learning environment.
Registration to our regional Anesthesia CME Conference includes complimentary 6-month access to the NYSORA REGIONAL ANESTHESIA MANUAL e-COURSE (formerly Compendium of RA) worth $99.95. Regional Anesthesia Manual e-Course is a revolutionary learning platform loaded with visuals and tips, and you can make your own scripts and prepare for the course.
RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO
From the stunning diversity of El Yunque National Forest to one of the world’s brightest bioluminescent bays, Puerto Rico is bursting with natural beauty to discover. Pull up a towel and relax on one of the island’s many tropical beaches. Put on hiking boots for a walk through some of Puerto Rico’s 36 nature reserves, 19 state forests and five wildlife refuges for a visual buffet of ever-changing scenery. Looking for more of an adrenaline rush? There’s zip lining, rock climbing, rappelling, snorkeling, scuba diving and more. This down-to-earth destination is brimming with authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences, from local markets to art museums to performances by local musicians. Make sure to see it all – from the colonial city of Old San Juan to the mountains to pristine islands like Vieques and Culebra.
Puerto Rico is a delight for foodies – incredible culinary experiences await at more than 4,000 restaurants representing every type of cuisine. Regional specialties include fried plantains called tostones, beef-stuffed fried pastries known as pastelillos and mashed green plantains called mofongo. Fresh, locally caught seafood can be found everywhere.
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort
At the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort, experience the placid charm of golden beachfront and sapphire seas which meets the natural beauty of the El Yunque tropical rainforest. A destination in its own right, this spellbinding retreat gives guests all they need for an unforgettable Caribbean getaway.
Go for a scenic round of golf on one of two championship courses overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Mameyes River and El Yunque, these sprawling 18-hole courses offer stunning views from every tee.
Want a game of tennis, then find your way to the resort’s state-of-the-art tennis center, featuring 11 Har-Tru® and two Laykold® tennis courts – four of which are equipped with lighting for evening play. Choose from private lessons, clinics, tournaments, and more, plus equipment rental.
A visit to Rio Grande is not complete without experiencing the El Yunque tropical rainforest a sacred place in Puerto Rican culture. Hike to one of the natural pools to cool off with a swim.
Simply want to relax, splash into a lagoon-style swimming pool and doze off under a beach cabana. Or visit our Mandara spa Inspired by the volcanic island of Bali, Mandara Spa is a 7,000-square-foot sanctuary of wellness, offering an array of luxurious botanical treatments. Discover oceanfront meditation areas, a full-service salon, steam rooms, and other calming amenities made with your complete relaxation in mind.
We have a limited number of rooms at the special rate of $ 269.00 per room (2 people), excluding resort fees. Click here to book:
Our Faculty
Peter Merjavy, MD
Peter Merjavy is an EDRA Part 2 Vice-Chair at the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy and, Consultant Anaesthetist at Craigavon Area Hospital, Southern HSC Trust. Peter completed the European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia in 2008 and was awarded his PhD in 2011. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia for the MSc in Regional Anaesthesia and an examiner for the European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia.
M. Kwesi Kwofie, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Kwofie is currently Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Director of Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. He is the past chair of the Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Section of the Canadian Anesthesiologist’s Society and the current Associate Editor for Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia for ASRA Pain Medicine News. He has published many peer-reviewed articles, given over 100 lectures and workshops all over the world on his many interests, which include ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blockade, mechanisms of peripheral nerve injury, acute pain management, POCUS and regional anesthesia education.
Anesthesia Conferences Combining High-Level Education with Vacation
Learning objectives to come.
Hourly Schedule
DAY 1
- 08:00 - 10:00
- • Would the Real Infraclavicular Block Please Stand Up? • Ultrasound for Neuraxial Block • Q & A Session
- 17:00 - 19:00
- • Brachial Plexus Variation and their Implications for Clinical Practice • Spinal Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery • Q & A Session
DAY 2
- 08:00 - 10:00
- • What Should we do for TKA? • Distal Upper Extremity Blocks and Rescue • Q & A Session
- 17:00 - 19:00
- • Documentation for Regional Anesthesia • Consent for Regional Anesthesia and Avoiding Wrong Sided Block • Q & A Session
DAY 3
- 08:00 - 10:00
- • Awake Foot and Ankle Surgery • Benefits of a Regional Anesthesia Block Room • Q & A Session
- 17:00 - 19:00
- • Anaesthesia for Patients with Hip Fracture not Fit for Haircut • Lung POCUS and Regional Anesthesia • Q & A Session
DAY 4
- 08:00 - 10:00
- • Assessing and Managing Nerve Injury • Is it ok to Perform PNBs in Heavily Sedated or Anesthetised Patients? • Q & A Session
Relevant information
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and NYSORA. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, 600 Rio Mar Boulevard, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, 07745-6100
$1,095
Earlybird discounted rate $ 1,095, standard rate within 1 month of course $ 1,195. Registration includes course materials & light refreshment. Please NOTE that accommodation is not included in the registration price.
Frequently asked questions
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Cancellations made more than 1 calendar month in advance will receive 50% refund of fees paid
Cancellations within 1 month of workshop date will receive no refund of fees paid
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E-mail: info@nysora.com
Phone number: 1 212 658 0056
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Hourly Schedule
DAY 1
- 08:00 - 10:00
- • Would the Real Infraclavicular Block Please Stand Up? • Ultrasound for Neuraxial Block • Q & A Session
- 17:00 - 19:00
- • Brachial Plexus Variation and their Implications for Clinical Practice • Spinal Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery • Q & A Session
DAY 2
- 08:00 - 10:00
- • What Should we do for TKA? • Distal Upper Extremity Blocks and Rescue • Q & A Session
- 17:00 - 19:00
- • Documentation for Regional Anesthesia • Consent for Regional Anesthesia and Avoiding Wrong Sided Block • Q & A Session
DAY 3
- 08:00 - 10:00
- • Awake Foot and Ankle Surgery • Benefits of a Regional Anesthesia Block Room • Q & A Session
- 17:00 - 19:00
- • Anaesthesia for Patients with Hip Fracture not Fit for Haircut • Lung POCUS and Regional Anesthesia • Q & A Session
DAY 4
- 08:00 - 10:00
- • Assessing and Managing Nerve Injury • Is it ok to Perform PNBs in Heavily Sedated or Anesthetised Patients? • Q & A Session
Organizer
NYSORA Inc.
Phone
+1 (212) 658 0056Website
http://www.nysora.comEstablished in 1994, NYSORA is a World Leader in Education in Anesthesiology, ULTRASOUND, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. NYSORA utilizes standardized methods, proprietary educational tools and over 2 decades of experience to deliver its educational mission.
