american association of nurse anaesthetists 80th annual meeting 2013 (aana 2013)

Las Vegas, Nevada August 10-13

The Mirage Hotel3400 Las Vegas Blvd South

Las Vegas, Nevada

Preliminary Schedule

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

2013 AANA Annual Meeting

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Business of the Association

Annual Business Meeting 6, 10Board of Directors Meetings 6Resolutions and Bylaws Hearing 6

Educational Opportunities

Overview of Educational Sessions 4-5Friday 6 Saturday 8-9 Sunday 10 Monday 12-14 Tuesday 15-16

Social Events

Opening Ceremonies 8 CRNA-PAC Fundraiser 9 Exhibit Hall Opening 10Wake-up for Wellness Fun Walk/Run 12College Bowl 14Foundation Fundraiser 14Annual Banquet 16

Registration

How to Register 18-19Registration Form InsertMailing Envelope enclosed

Sponsor-A-Student Program

How to Participate 19

Housing

Hotel Information back coverHotel Reservation Form insertMailing Envelope enclosed

For further information call: (847) 655-8797 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Central Daylight Savings Time

PurposeThe Annual Meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists is designed to provide a variety of educational topics which will develop the maximal effectiveness of CRNAs in their roles as healthcare providers in diverse settings across the nation.

Goals 1. Provide an organized learning experience that augments

the knowledge and skills of the CRNA in various settings. 2. Serve as a forum where research pertinent to the specialty

of nurse anesthesia can be presented.3. Familiarize the nurse anesthetists with the latest medical

equipment, technology, and pharmacological products. 4. Provide AANA members with an opportunity to participate

in the business of the AANA.5. Facilitate interaction and networking between participants

on a professional and social level.

Needs Assessment and Target AudienceThe AANA Program Committee has reviewed program evaluations and other feedback from the AANA members to identify the issues that affect nurse anesthesia practice. The topics are determined based on overall member surveys, national trends and issues, and gaps in knowledge to further develop the professional practice of CRNAs. The education activities were developed to meet the needs of CRNAs, nurse anesthetist students, and other healthcare providers with an interest in the topics.

Accreditation StatementsThe 2013 AANA Annual Meeting has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for a maximum of 19 (CE) Credits; AANA Code Number 1027606; Expiration date 08/13/2013.

The AANA designates the Pharmacology lectures as meeting the criteria for 3 CE credits in Pharmacology/Therapeutics.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This program will provide 19 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10862, for 19 Contact Hours.

This educational activity is being presented without the provision of commercial support and without bias or conflict of interest from the planners and the presenters.

The maximum number of CE credits possible is 19.

On-Site Registration Desk Hours(Located in The Mirage Rotunda and Registration)

Friday, August 9 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Saturday, August 10 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Sunday, August 11 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Monday, August 12 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, August 13 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Don’t Miss These Don’t Miss These Don’t Miss These Don’t Miss These Don’t Miss These Don’t Miss These Preconvention Workshops!Preconvention Workshops!Preconvention Workshops!

Airway on Demand Workshop This course, presented for AANA by William Rosenblatt, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine, is designed as a complete diffi cult airway workshop. 4 hours of lecture will be followed by 2-hour hands-on session.

Introductory Fundamentals of Ultrasound Guidance for Anesthesia Providers Workshop

This course, presented for AANA by Jonathan Kline, CRNA, MSNA, Director of Education for Twin Oaks Anesthesia, is designed to present ultrasound fundamentals. 4 hours of lecture will be followed by 2-hour hands-on session.

Prior Approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 6 CE credits; AANA Code Number 1027708; Expiration Date: August 9, 2013Member/Nonmember CRNAs receive a $50 discount when registering for both the Annual Meeting and a Preconvention Workshop.Registration is limited. Register early to avoid getting closed out.Full program, registration and hotel information available at http://www.aana.com/meetings/annualmeeting

When: Friday, August 9, 2013

Where: The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV

What Time: 7:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Topics to be covered:• Decision-making and patient

evaluation in airway management• Aids to direct laryngoscopy• Preparation for awake intubation

• Indirect vision-aided intubation• Minimally invasive techniques

of intubation• Extubation of the diffi cult airway

Topics to be covered:• Foundations of ultrasound use• Producing readable images• Understanding and using the

Doppler mode

• Intervention utilizing ultrasound

imaging

Prior Approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 6 CE credits; AANA Code Number 1027707; Expiration Date: August 9, 2013Member/Nonmember CRNAs receive a $50 discount when registering for both the Annual Meeting and a Preconvention Workshop.Registration is limited. Register early to avoid getting closed out.Full program, registration and hotel information available at http://www.aana.com/meetings/annualmeeting

When: Friday, August 9, 2013

Where: The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV

What Time: 7:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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Friday, August 9

7:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Preconvention Airway on Demand Workshop • 6

7:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m Preconvention Introductory Fundamentals of Ultrasound Workshop • 6

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m Refreshment Break •TBD AANA Board of Directors Meeting – Open Session •5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. First-Timers Orientation •6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Resolutions and Bylaws Hearing •Saturday, August 10

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. General Session • 1

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. General Session • 1

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Refreshment Break •9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies •11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on own •1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Concurrent Sessions

101 – Concurrent Session102 – Concurrent Session103 – New Speakers and Hot Topics (ends at 4:30 p.m.)104 – Assembly of School Faculty-Hearing on Practice Doctorate Standards105 – Student Session (ends at 3:00 p.m.)

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3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break •3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Anesthesia “Pioneers” Meeting (limited to retirees 55 and older) •4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Student Focus Session (limited to the first 90 students) •6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. AANA CRNA-PAC Fundraiser •Sunday, August 11

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Annual Business Meeting and Open Forum •12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Lunch on Own •2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Keynote Session • 1

3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opening •5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Military CRNA Updates •Monday, August 12

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Eighth Annual Wellness Fun 5K Walk/Run •9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. General Session • 1

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Refreshments - Coffee and Danish served •10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibits •11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. History and Archives Meeting • 1

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Concurrent Sessions

201 – Concurrent Session 202 – Concurrent Session203 – Concurrent Session204 – Health Volunteers Overseas

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11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Open Lab – Difficult AirwayOpen Lab – Ultrasound • 1

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1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student Luncheon (limited to registered associate members) •1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CRNA Only lunch in Exhibit Hall (limited to registered CRNA attendees) •3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Concurrent Sessions

205 – Helen P. Vos Memorial Lecture (ends at 4:00 p.m.) 206 – Concurrent Session 207 – Health and Wellness208 – State of the Science

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5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. AIR/PAIR/SPA Meeting •5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Regional Breakouts •6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 24th Anesthesia College Bowl •7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. AANA Foundation Fundraiser •Tuesday, August 13

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Hours - Coffee and Danish served •8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Open Lab – Difficult Airway

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10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Concurrent Sessions

301 – Concurrent Session302 – Concurrent Session303 – Concurrent Session304 – Educators305 – AANA Journal Writing Workshop

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2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. General Session • 1

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Be Part of the Business of Your AANADedicated members make the AANA run. Make your opinions heard and your vote count by participating in the following important events during the AANA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

➠�AANA Board of Directors MeetingsFriday, August 9 • TBDOpen session times will be available on the AANA website in July.

➠Resolutions and Bylaws HearingFriday, August 9 • 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Limited to AANA members)

➠Annual Business MeetingSunday August 11 • 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Limited to AANA members)

Get Involved!

NEW THIS YEAR!

Things are changing at the AANA Annual Meeting

Additional CE Credit OpportunityAll full registrations will receive 4 free CE courses (for a max of 4 CE credits) on AANALearn® to supplement the credits they earn onsite at the meeting. These credits will be available to each full registrant after the start of the Annual Meeting and details will be provided onsite with your registration materials.

Open Seating for Some EventsAdvance registration is no longer required for General Sessions, Resolutions and Bylaws Hearing, Opening Ceremonies, Annual Business Meeting, Keynote Session and the Anesthesia College Bowl. Arrive early to ensure your seat in the room. You still need to pre-register for Concurrent Sessions. Please note that in accordance with the Las Vegas fire regulations, standing or sitting on the floor in the meeting rooms during events is strictly prohibited.

First –Timers OrientationIs now scheduled on Friday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m.

Two Pre-Convention Workshops• Airway on Demand • Fundamentals of Ultrasound Guidance for Anesthesia Providers See Page 3 for more details

Purchasing Banquet TicketsBanquet tickets can now be purchased at Banquet Seating. Tickets must be purchased by 4 p.m. CDST, June 15 to guarantee a reserved seat at a state/military table.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Things are changing at the AANA Annual Meeting

Additional CE Credit OpportunityAll full registrations will receive 4 free CE courses (for a max of 4 CE credits) on AANALearn® to supplement the credits they earn onsite at the meeting. These credits will be available to each full registrant after the start of the Annual Meeting and details will be provided onsite with your registration materials.

Open Seating for Some EventsAdvance registration is no longer required for General Sessions, Resolutions and Bylaws Hearing, Opening Ceremonies, Annual Business Meeting, Keynote Session and the Anesthesia College Bowl. Arrive early to ensure your seat in the room. You still need to pre-register for Concurrent Sessions. Please note that in accordance with the Las Vegas fire regulations, standing or sitting on the floor in the meeting rooms during events is strictly prohibited.

First –Timers OrientationIs now scheduled on Friday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m.

Two Pre-Convention Workshops• Airway on Demand • Fundamentals of Ultrasound Guidance for Anesthesia Providers See Page 3 for more details

Purchasing Banquet TicketsBanquet tickets can now be purchased at Banquet Seating. Tickets must be purchased by 4 p.m. CDST, June 15 to guarantee a reserved seat at a state/military table.

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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

General Session (1 CE Credit)TBD Learner Outcomes:

1. TBD

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

General Session (1 CE Credit)Understanding Health Equity, Health Disparities and Cultural Competency: A Leadership Mandate for Nurse AnesthetistsRenee Branch Canady, PhD, MPALearner Outcomes:

1. Describe the distinction between health equity and health disparities.

2. Identify cultural experiences, including racism and discrimination, as factors in the psychological well-being of various recipients, and its role in health disparities.

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Opening Ceremonies• Processional• Welcome• Invocation• Presentation of Colors• National Anthem• Presentation of Awards• Friends for Life• Entertainment

1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

101 – Concurrent Session (4 CE Credits)To Clot or Not to Clot – The Role of the AntifibrinolyticsRonald N. Dick, RPh, PhDLearner Outcome:

1. Identify the rationale behind the antifibrinolytics, their mechanisms, and the reasons and instances for their use.

Review of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics – What Does the CRNA Need to ConsiderRonald N. Dick, RPh, PhDLearner Outcomes:

1. Explain the importance of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in the practice of anesthesia.

2. Explain how knowledge of these topics can be utilized to enhance safe practice.

Anesthesia Considerations for Fetal SurgeryHernando de Soto, MDLearner Outcome:

1. Describe a perioperative anesthetic plan for both mother and fetus during fetal surgery.

Complications in Pediatric Patients . . . Inpatients versus OutpatientsHernando de Soto, MDLearner Outcome:

1. Discuss several perioperative complications of significance in the pediatric population and a plan for their prevention.

102 – Concurrent Session (4 CE Credits)Near Misses and Lessons LearnedSuzanne M. Wright, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcome:

1. Recognize the value of near miss events and consider methods for communicating them.

Passing the Buck: A Look in the Transfer of Care Event in Anesthesia PracticeSuzanne M. Wright, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcome:

1. Identify good communication as an essential component of the transfer of care event in anesthesia practice.

The Dawning of a New Age: 21st Century MedicineJeremiah L. Loch, CRNA, DOMP, ND, PhD, DAAPMLearner Outcome:

1. Describe the factors that have shaped how disease has been conventionally understood and treated.

The Role of the CRNA in 21st Century Pain ManagementJeremiah L. Loch, CRNA, DOMP, ND, PhD, DAAPMLearner Outcome:

1. Recognize the unique clinical and leadership role of the CRNA as a 21st century pain management practitioner.

103 – New Speakers and Hot Topics (3 CE Credits) - ends at 4:30 p.m.Emergence Delirium Subsequent to General Anesthesia in Service Members Who Served During the Global War on TerrorismMajor John Tyler Wilson, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcomes:

1. Identify the extent and seriousness of emergence delirium.2. Identify common behavior characteristics specific to

emergence delirium.3. Recognize the signs and symptoms associated with emergence

delirium in the perioperative setting.4. Identify patients preoperatively who may emerge from general

anesthesia in a combative manner.5. Recognize the safety implications emergence delirium may

have on all health care providers in the perioperative setting.

Anesthesia for the Patient with One VentricleKristine S. Faust, CRNA, DNAP, MBALearner Outcomes:

1. Describe physiology of the single ventricle patient.2. Identify the 3 stages of repair for the single ventricle patient.3. Describe the anesthesia implications of each stage.

Social Media in AnesthesiaThomas S. Davis, CRNA, MAELearner Outcomes:

1. Describe the various types of social media available to anesthesia providers and its appropriate use in the healthcare environment.

2. List the positive ways in which social media can enhance communication within a workgroup.

3. Relate examples of distracted health care workers and impact on patient care.

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Cognitive Aging: Maintaining Your EdgeNicholas W. Gabriel, CRNA, PhDcLearner Outcome:

1. Identify how the brain compensates for changes in the normal aging brain.

ABCs of Pediatric Anesthesia: Tips and Tricks for Tots Heather J. Rankin, CRNA, MSNLeaner Outcomes:

1. Describe NPO guidelines for pediatric patients.2. List pre-medications, induction techniques, intravenous access

and fluid guidelines for pediatric anesthesia patients.

Making Our Patients Safer in the OR: It’s all about FeedbackJoseph F. Lipscomb, CRNA, MSLeaner Outcome:

1. Carry out effective patient safety processes in the operating room.

104 – Assembly of School Faculty (2 CE Credits)Professional Socialization: Beyond Squeezing the Bag – Engaging Students through Political Advocacy, Service, Mentoring, and LeadershipMary O’Brien, CRNA, MSN, EJD, ARNPRussell R. Lynn, CRNAJoseph A. Rodriguez, CRNA, MSNCharles A. Vacchiano, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcomes:

1. Identify methods to involve students in professional advocacy outside the classroom.

2. Identify barriers to student involvement in professional activities and recognize ways to overcome them.

Hearing on the Practice Doctorate Standards for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs, Research Doctorate Standards for Accreditation, and CRNA Fellowship Standards for Accreditation

Faculty Forum

105 – Student Session ends at 3:00 p.m.Being a Nurse Anesthetist, It’s More than Being an Excellent ClinicianScott W. Rigdon, CRNA, MPHLearner Outcome:

1. Recognize the link between strong professional advocacy and having a practice environment you are proud of.

CRNA Professional Development: Beyond Clinical PracticeGarry J. Brydges, CRNA, DNP, ACNP-BCLearner Outcome:

1. Identify various methodologies expanding professionally beyond clinical anesthesia care.

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Student Focus Session (Limited to the first 90 students)

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.AANA CRNA-PAC Fundraiser$200 –CRNAs$100 –SRNAs

Keep Memory Alive Event CenterEmbark on a one-of-a-kind experience with the CRNA-PAC at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health on Saturday, August 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Guests will be transported a short drive off the Vegas strip and back to a different decade as the CRNA-PAC celebrates with a “RETRO RAT PACK” reception and silent auction. Designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, the Lou Ruvo Center is an iconic architectural landmark that includes a Wolfgang Puck-inspired kitchen, 199 unique windows, and a surrounding stainless steel trellis canopy, creating a truly magical experience. With a venue mantra of “Keep Memory Alive” the evening will surely be one to remember for years to come.

Tickets can also be purchased and/or picked up on-site at the PAC booth located in the Exhibit Hall. Please visit www.caretobecounted.org for additional information.

Proceeds to benefit the AANA CRNA-PAC

Saturday, August 10


J.R. Martinez is an actor, motivational speaker, army veteran and author. In March 2003 J.R. was deployed to Iraq. Less than a month into his deployment, the vehicle he was driving hit a roadside bomb. While the 3 passengers were ejected, J.R. was trapped, sustaining severe burns to 34 percent of his body. He spent 34 months in recovery and endured numerous skin grafts and cosmetic surgeries.

J.R. is best known for capturing the top prize on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars”. During 2012 he was the Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal, recipient of the National Red Cross Spirit Award and the National Disabled American Veteran of the Year Award.

You will not want to miss J.R’s powerful message of goal setting, staying motivated and developing perseverance to meeting personal and professional goals.

Plug into your Potential

When: Sunday, August 11, 2013Where: The MirageTime: 2:00 p.m.

Don’t MissThis Year’s Keynote Speaker!

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8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Annual Business Meeting(Limited to AANA members only)Janice J. Izlar, CRNA, DNAP AANA President

• President’s report• Treasurer’s report• Executive Director/CEO’s report• Resolutions• Bylaws Amendments• Other association business• Election results• Open Forum (start time to be determined)

Your association needs you! Show your support for AANA by joining us for this very important meeting.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Keynote Session–Plug into Your Potential (1 CE Credit)J.R. Martinez

J.R. Martinez is a highly sought after motivational speaker, traveling the country to spread his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value of making the most of every situation.Learner Outcome:

1. Express the power of goal setting, staying motivated and developing perseverance to meet personal and professional goals.

3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibit Hall Opening Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Join us for the opening of the Exhibit Hall and visit with our Corporate Partners to obtain the latest information on their products and services.

Exhibit Hours

Sunday 3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Military CRNA Updates• Air Force • Navy • Veterans Affairs

Sunday, August 11

Visit with AANA’s Corporate Partners and obtain the latest information on their products and services

Exhibit Hours

Sunday 3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opening

Complimentary refreshments

Monday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CRNA Only lunch provided from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Exhibitor Drawings Complimentary Coffee & Danish

AANA Insurance ServicesAANA ArchivesAANA Public RelationsAANA JournalAANA FoundationAANA Group Insurance and Retirement PlansAANA WellnessAANA Government Affairs/CRNA-PACAANA Education/Accreditation

Visit AANA Central in the Exhibit Hall and get all your AANA questions answered quickly in one place.

Visit the AANA Exhibit Hall

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6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.(Buses depart from Mirage at 5:50 a.m.)

Eighth Annual Wellness Fun 5K Walk/RunSunset Park, Las Vegas

$30 registration, includes shirt Nurse anesthetists changing lives one mile at a time in Vegas! Event proceeds will be donated to Lifebox. Go to www.AANAWellness.com for a link to the online registration and for more information on the route, shirts, children participants, buses to the park, donations to Lifebox, and ordering additional shirts. Preregister by 6/15 to ensure shirt size. Maximum registrants 575; onsite registrations available if not sold out.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

General Session (1 CE Credit)The Aftermath of Perioperative Catastrophes: Our (CRNAs) Voices are Finally Heard!Tenth Annual Jan Stewart Speaker: Maria Van Pelt, CRNA, MS, MSNLearner Outcomes:

1. Describe the impact a perioperative catastrophe may have on a CRNAs well-being, perceived level of cognitive impairment.

2. Describe the ways of coping that are utilized when an event occurs.

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Open Labs

Ultrasound (1 CE Credit)(maximum of 1 CE credit for each lab)Learner Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate proper ultrasound probe orientation and application on both live and phantom models.

2. Identify structures utilizing ultrasound guidance on both live and phantom models.

3. Utilize ultrasound technique for the performance of regional blocks.

Difficult Airway (1 CE Credit)(maximum of 1 CE credit for each lab)Learner Outcomes:

1. Identify the landmarks in the upper airway that are pertinent to nontraditional techniques of intubation.

2. Explain techniques of intubation.3. Demonstrate integration of theoretical instruction with its

hands-on application.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Exhibit Hall Hours

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

History and Archives (1 CE Credit)Helen Lamb: The Mother of Nurse Anesthesia EducationEvan Koch, CRNA, MSNLearner Outcome:

1. Describe the significant contributions Helen Lamb made to the nurse anesthesia profession.

AANA and IFNA: Past, Present and FutureJackie S. Rowles, CRNA, ANP, MBA, FAAPMLearner Outcomes:

1. Discuss the historical relationship between the AANA and the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA).

2. Discuss current goals and objectives of IFNA.3. Discuss future vision of IFNA and the role of AANA in helping

IFNA to achieve its goals and objectives.

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

201 – Concurrent Session (2 CE Credits)Infectious Disease Transmission in the Anesthesia Workstation: Real, Imagined or Academia Gone Wild? Chuck Biddle, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcome:

1. Assess the role of the anesthesia provider in healthcare acquired infection (HAI) in the care of the patient.

AANA Infection Control Guide Charles A. Griffis, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcome:

1. Describe the currently recommended measures to protect the patient and nurse anesthetist from infection during anesthesia care.

202 – Concurrent Session (2 CE Credits)Fluid Management: Give ‘em what they need when they need itMonica L. Jenschke, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcomes:

1. Describe pertinent factors for evaluation fluid management research literature.

2. Identify major complications that may arise from excessive crystalloid administration.

3. Explain benefits and possible drawbacks of utilizing goal-directed fluid management practices.

Massive Transfusion ProtocolBryan W. Tune, CRNA, DNPLearner Outcomes:

1. Identify the clinical importance of a massive transfusion protocol.

2. Discuss current evidence related to massive transfusion.3. Identify variances that exist in clinical practice related to

massive transfusion.

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Visit with AANA’s Corporate Partners and obtain the latest information on their products and services

Exhibit Hours

Sunday 3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opening

Complimentary refreshments

Monday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CRNA Only lunch provided from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Exhibitor Drawings Complimentary Coffee & Danish

AANA Insurance ServicesAANA ArchivesAANA Public RelationsAANA JournalAANA FoundationAANA Group Insurance and Retirement PlansAANA WellnessAANA Government Affairs/CRNA-PACAANA Education/Accreditation

Visit AANA Central in the Exhibit Hall and get all your AANA questions answered quickly in one place.

Visit the AANA Exhibit Hall

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203 – Concurrent Session (2 CE Credits)Lessons Learned – Anesthesia Experiences during Operation Iraqi FreedomRaymond J. Devlin, CRNA, MSN Learner Outcomes:

1. Describe the challenges of providing anesthesia services in combat and austere environments.

2. Describe the advantages, disadvantages, and use of Recombinant Factor VIIa administration in trauma surgery.

Preventative Interventions for Rising Intraocular PressureBonnie L. Molloy, CRNA, PhD, APRNLearner Outcomes:

1. Describe the underlying etiology of postoperative visual loss (POVL) and how increased intraocular pressure (IOP) can play a major role in ischemic ocular flow and perfusion.

2. List the 3 types of POVL and know what variations in anesthetic management can do to potentially prevent future POVL events.

204 – Health Volunteers Overseas (2 CE Credits)Volunteering Overseas: What you need to know!Suzanne T. Brown, CRNA, BSNRichard A. Henker, CRNA, PhD, FAANLearner Outcomes:

1. Describe the preparation required for overseas volunteer work.2. State the mission and goals for Health Volunteers Overseas.3. Discuss the challenges related to volunteer work in developing

countries.4. List possible teaching activities that can be employed in

developing countries.

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Student Luncheon (included in registration fee)• Student Representative’s farewell message• Presentation of Student Writing Contest Winners• Announcement of 2014 Student Representative• Student scholarship recognition

CRNA Only Lunch in Exhibit Hall (included in registration fee)Exclusive time for CRNAs in the exhibit hall; enjoy lunch while visting with exhibitors.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Open Labs

Ultrasound (1 CE Credit) CRNAs Only(maximum of 1 CE credit for each lab)Learner Outcomes:




Difficult Airway (1 CE Credit) CRNAs Only(maximum of 1 CE credit for each lab)Learner Outcomes:




3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

205 – Helen P. Vos Memorial Lecture (1 CE Credit)–ends at 4:30 p.m.The Role of Education in the History of Nurse AnesthesiaJanice J. Izlar, CRNA, DNAPLearner Outcome:

1. Indentify influences education has had on the Nurse Anesthesia profession.

206 – Concurrent Session (2 CE Credits)Commission on Anesthesia Economics and Reimbursement (CAER): Lesson Learned and Tools Necessary for all CRNAsRobert J. Gauvin, CRNA, MSLearner Outcome:

1. Identify tools and strategies necessary in proposing various practice models to administrators.

Patient Safety: Barriers to the Surgical TimeoutKrista A. Bragg, CRNA, DNPLearner Outcomes:

1. Describe the Universal Protocol and the WHO Checklist.2. Discuss the incidence of wrong-site surgeries.3. List five (5) barriers to implementation of the surgical timeout.4. Express methods to ensuring timeout compliance.

207 – Health and Wellness (2 CE Credits)Addiction and Return to Work: Is it Possible?E. Laura Wright, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcome:

1. Recognize the challenges of return to practice for nurse anesthesia in recovery from opioid dependency.

Put the FUN in Functional....The Benefits of Team Building for Your Anesthesia PracticeJennifer C. Ferguson, CRNA, MSNKat Vanden HeuvelLearner Outcome:

1. Describe the benefits to well being from team building in work and educational settings.

208 – State of the Science (2 CE Credits)Lorraine M. Jordan, CRNA, PhD, FAANLearner Outcomes:

1. Discuss how recent research findings impact CRNAs in the clinical settings.

2. Describe the link of research findings to healthcare and CRNA clinical practice.

5:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.Regional Breakouts

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Anesthetists in Recovery Open Support Meeting

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6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.24th Anesthesia College BowlStudents compete with students - winning team faces the CRNA Challenge Team in a final match.

Come to this exciting event and support your favorite team.

Students or CRNAs who would like to compete should obtain full details regarding this event, including the rules for competition, from the AANA website, program directors, or the AANA Education Department at 847-655-1161. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2013.

7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.AANA Foundation Fundraiser Vegas – The Stars Come Out at NightTreasure Island Hotel(Registration Fee of $225); Pre-registration required

This AANA Foundation FUNdraiser will be hosted by Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson. The event will include dinner, drinks, DJ, dancing and our very own CRNA and SRNA stars that will be performing personal talents—encouraging dol-lar “votes” from guests that benefit the Foundation — with winners announced at the end of the evening. All guests are encouraged to go all out and dress like a star or a favorite celebrity.

Purchase tickets on the enclosed Registration Form. Pick up your tickets at the Foundation Booth onsite.

Proceeds benefit the AANA Foundation and its mission to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research.


Monday, August 12

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Tuesday, August 13

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Exhibit Hall HoursComplimentary Coffee and Danish

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Open Labs

Ultrasound (1 CE Credit)(maximum 1 CE credit for each lab)Learner Outcomes:




Difficult Airway (1 CE Credit)(maximum 1 CE credit for each lab)Learner Outcomes:




10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

301 – Concurrent Session (2 CE Credits)Understanding Malignant Hyperthermia: Diagnosis, Treatment and PreventionDebra R. Merritt, CRNA, MSNLearner Outcomes:

1. Describe the pathophysiology of malignant hyperthermia.2. Recognize the characteristic clinical findings that identify a

malignant hyperthermia crisis.3. Describe a treatment protocol for an acute malignant

hyperthermia event.

Anaphylaxis: Are you ready?Lou Ann M. Bowen, CRNA, BALearner Outcome:

1. Recognize and treat anaphylaxis and develop a tool kit for rapid response.

302 – Concurrent Session (2 CE Credits)Medical Malpractice: Implications for Nurse Anesthesia PracticeLynn Fitzgerald Macksey, CRNA, MSNLearner Outcomes:

1. List four elements needed by plaintiffs’ attorneys to successfully prosecute medical-practice cases.

2. Identify which of these four elements is most important for successful prosecution and why.

Medical Malpractice: Charting to Keep Yourself Out of a LawsuitLynn Fitzgerald Macksey, CRNA, MSNLearner Outcome:

1. Describe, in detail, actions healthcare providers should take to minimize their own risks of culpability in medical malpractice lawsuits.

303 – Concurrent Session (2 CE Credits)Addiction – A Constant Human Companion – Especially Close and Affectionate in the Operating RoomCF Ward, MD Learner Outcomes:

1. Describe a historical review of drug use and the current dimensions and details impacting anesthesia care.

2. Discuss the professional and personal factors in drug diversion, addiction, treatment and recovery.

304 – Educators (2 CE Credits)Interprofessional Simulation CollaborationLori Ann Winner, CRNA, MSNLearner Outcomes:

1. Explore ways to develop a simulation environment for inter-professional training.

2. Illustrate specific simulated learning activities that become useful methods of instruction for interprofessional education.

3. Examine the relationship between simulation, leadership capacity, and teamwork attitudes that play an important role for effective interprofessional collaboration.

4. Develop a way to evaluate health professionals’ judgment of interprofessional collaboration and teamwork with other groups, and self-reports of attitudes toward working in health care teams.

Student Assessment During Crisis Management Simulation – Video Case StudyMichael D. Fallacaro, CRNA, DNSLearner Outcome:

1. Apply crisis resource principles and self assessment techniques in simulator based crisis training.

305 – AANA Journal Writing Workshop (2 CE Credits)Welcome and IntroductionsOpen Forum: Why are you here? What do you want to learn?Why publish? Personal and Professional FactorsTargeting Your Audience and JournalOpen Forum: Questions, Responses and Manuscript IdeasChuck Biddle, CRNA, PhDMichael P. Dosch, CRNA, PhDLisa A. Osborne, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcomes:

1. Discuss the process of developing and cultivating ideas suitable for eventual publication.

2. Describe the need for making a focused choice in selecting a topic for manuscript development.

Navigating the Peer Review Process, Anticipating Reviewer Concerns and Submission to PublicationEthical Conundrums: Plagiarism, Authorship, Conflict of Interest Final Perspective of the Editor in ChiefOpen Dialogue with Participants: What’s on Your Mind?Donald M. Bell, CRNA, DNSc Chuck Biddle, CRNA, PhDShari M. Burns, CRNA, EdD Larry Sawyer, BALearner Outcomes:

1. Identify common problems associated with submitted manuscripts that may needlessly disadvantage an author.

2. Review some of the major ethical issues related to publishing scholarly work.

3. Discuss individual concept papers and develop an approach to moving the prospective author’s idea/concept to a formal paper.

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12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lunch on own

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

General Session (1 CE Credit)Pharmacogenetics: A New Way of Thinking in the Age of Person-alized HealthcareChuck Biddle, CRNA, PhDLearner Outcome:

1. Evaluate the role of patient genetics in their unique and often highly variable response to healthcare related interventions.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

General Session (1 CE Credit)Fire in the Operating Room – Prevention and AvoidanceSoham Roy, MD, FACS, FAAPLearner Outcomes:

2. Describe the three essential elements that contribute to operating room fires.

3. Describe the risk of operating room fires.4. Discuss the team approach to prevention of operating room

fires.

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Annual Banquet Reception (Cash Bar)

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Annual BanquetSemiformal/Formal EventHighlights of the evening include:• Musical Salute to the States• Meet your New Board of Directors• Recognition of award recipients• AANA Scrapbook

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.Dancing

Tuesday, August 13


Professional GrowthUpcoming Conferences & Workshops

April 14-17, 2013Mid-Year Assembly Arlington, Virginia

May 1, 2013Essentials of Obstetric Analgesia/Anesthesia WorkshopPark Ridge, Illinois

May 2-4, 2013Spinal/Epidural WorkshopPark Ridge, Illinois

May 3, 2013Physical Assessment for APRNs WorkshopChicago, Illinois

May 4-5, 2013 AANA Jack Neary Advanced Pain Management I WorkshopRosemont, Illinois

May 6-7, 2013 AANA Jack Neary Advanced Pain Management II WorkshopRosemont, Illinois

May 8, 2013 Neuroanatomy Prosection LabRosemont, Illinois

June 1-2, 2013 Comprehensive Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Nerve Block and Vascular Access WorkshopSalt Lake City, Utah

September 21-22, 2013 Comprehensive Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Nerve Block and Vascular Access WorkshopLocation TBD

To register or for more information go towww.aana.com/meetings

April 14-17, 2013April 14-17, 2013April 14-17, 2013Mid-Year Assembly Mid-Year Assembly Mid-Year Assembly Arlington, VirginiaArlington, VirginiaArlington, Virginia

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Students are the Future of AANAand Your Tax Deduction*!

Remember the days of working full time, endless studying, trying to budget your time as well as your money?

If you do, you know how important the Sponsor-a-Student program is to our future CRNAs.

With your sponsorship of $350**, you will provide a student with the opportunity to attend both the Annual Meeting and Banquet. These are invaluable professional development opportunities for all students to experience.

For full details on how you can help, see page 21 of the Preliminary Schedule or the AANA website, www.aana.com.

*See your tax professional for further details.

**Combined Sponsorship also available individually at the following rates:

$255 for Registration fee $95 for Banquet

Students are the Future of AANAand Your Tax Deduction*!

Remember the days of working full time, endless studying, trying to budget your time as well as your money?

If you do, you know how important the Sponsor-a-Student program is to our future CRNAs.

With your sponsorship of $350**, you will provide a student with the opportunity to attend both the Annual Meeting and Banquet. These are invaluable professional development opportunities for all students to experience.

For full details on how you can help, see page 21 of the Preliminary Schedule or the AANA website, www.aana.com.

*See your tax professional for further details.

**Combined Sponsorship also available individually at the following rates:

$255 for Registration fee $95 for Banquet

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What Your Registration Fee Includes

Full FeePayment of an AANA member or nonmember registration fee includes admission to:

• Opening Ceremonies

• Business Meeting

• General & Concurrent Sessions

• Exhibit Hall

• CRNA Only lunch in Exhibit Hall

Daily FeeYou may register either in advance or onsite to participate on a particular day or days. Simply choose the sessions you want to attend and enter the appropriate amount in the space provided. A maximum of two daily registrations is permitted. Daily fees apply to all days from Saturday, August 10, through Tuesday, August 13.

GuestPayment of a guest registration includes admission to Opening Ceremonies and the Exhibit Hall. Every guest must be accompanied by a CRNA sponsor who has registered and paid all applicable fees. A reduced registration fee is available to guests who are not themselves CRNAs or SRNAs. Tickets to the Annual Banquet and fundraising events must be purchased separately. Daily registration is not available to guests.

Associate (student) membersThe basic registration fee is $255

For associate members who:

• Are enrolled in approved nurse anesthesia program

• Are eligible to take the certification examination after graduation

• Have been accepted into an approved nurse anesthesia program and can provide letter of verification from program director

• Associate members are invited to the Student Luncheon (complimentary)

Students who wish to be sponsored through AANA’s Sponsor-A-Student program must indicate their desire in Section 6 on the registration form and submit payment for registration and the Annual Banquet (if attending) by June 15, 2013. All students will be randomly selected for sponsorship. Those selected for sponsorship will receive a refund by September 1, 2013.

We ask that students who are being sponsored by a specific individual, school, or state, not request sponsorship on their registration forms to allow other students the same opportunity to be sponsored.

Retired membersAANA members over 62 years of age and in retired status with AANA can register for a reduced fee.

CRNA speakersThose who are CRNAs and also speakers at the Annual Meeting may register at a reduced fee. If they will only be at the meeting on the day they are speaking, they will not be

required to pay the fee and will be entitled to participate in scheduled activities on the day of their presentation.

Persons with disabilitiesTo assist AANA in complying with the Disabilities Act of 1990, those with disabilities are asked to check the appropriate box on the registration form. An AANA representative will contact you personally to discuss any special requirements you may have.

Recording waiver (Photography, Audio & Video)Portions of this AANA meeting may be photographed or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, individuals agree that the AANA may photograph or record by audio/video their attendance and involvement in any portion of the meeting. Furthermore, individuals agree that the AANA may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission.

Exhibitor registrationExhibitors at the AANA Annual Meeting are encouraged to refer to the Exhibitor Prospectus for rules and regulations surrounding their participation in the meeting. Exhibitor badges and meeting materials may be picked up at the Exhibitor Registration Desk.

Exhibitor representativesOnly those who are employed by the exhibitor and will be working in the booth will be registered as exhibitors and given an exhibitor badge, which they must wear at all times. Badges will not be issued to registrants who are subject to the registration fee or to representatives of leasing companies, suppliers, vendors, or others who want to be admitted to make contacts. However, exhibitors will receive 2 guest passes; additional badges will be $50.

CRNAs who are exhibitorsCRNAs who are registered as exhibitors are not eligible to receive CE credit unless they have also registered as members or nonmembers and paid the registration fees.

Recruiting at the Annual MeetingThe AANA Annual Meeting is an ideal place to seek a new position, discuss the many practice options available, and network with those who have positions available. You will find many recruiters from agencies, hospitals, and placement services in the Exhibit Hall. You are encouraged to visit their booths to learn about the opportunities available.In fairness to those who have rented space in the Exhibit Hall, recruiting devices such as posters, business cards, private hospitality suites, or any other recruiting media cannot be used during the meeting, except by those who are officially listed as exhibitors. Anyone who is found to be recruiting and is not an exhibitor will be charged a full booth fee. If the fee is not paid, it will affect their attendance at future annual meetings.

Registration for ChildrenChildren under the age of 16 are not required to register. Tickets must be purchased for children who attend the Annual Banquet. Children are not permitted in the educational sessions under any circumstances.

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Children in the Exhibit HallChildren may walk through the Exhibit Hall if they are accompanied by an adult who will assume responsibility for any damage to exhibits caused by the child. No strollers are permitted in the Exhibit Hall. Children are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall during the setup and dismantlement periods.

Child careContact the concierge at the hotel for assistance in finding a child care service that meets your needs.

ConfirmationsAll registrations received by mail, fax or email by June 15, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. CDST, will receive a confirmation by email. When you arrive at the Annual Meeting Registration Desk, you will be given the Official Program and Exhibitor Directory as well as a badge.

Cancellation PolicyIf you are not able to attend the meeting or any separate ticketed event, please email your cancellation to [email protected]. Listed below is the cancellation fee schedule:

• 31 days or more prior to event – 20% of registration/ticket fee; remainder will be refunded

• 16-30 days prior to event – 50% of registration fee/ticket fee; remainder will be refunded

• 15 or fewer days prior to event – no refund because the expense of your anticipated participation has already been incurred

All requests for cancellation must be received in writing.

Annual Meeting Banquet Seating ProcedureYou are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets by June 15, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. CDST, to guarantee your seating preference.

• Annual Banquet seats are reserved, and all attendees, including children, must have tickets.

• Tickets are nonrefundable after 4:00 p.m. CDST June 15, 2013.

• Tickets and seating assignments will be available at the Annual Meeting.

• Formal or semiformal attire must be worn.

Advance ticket purchases for state/military tables• Tickets must be purchased through the pre-registration

process and picked up by 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2013, to be guaranteed a reserved seat at the state/military table requested.

• Anyone who purchases tickets after above date and time or onsite will be assigned a seat on the basis of availability.

• Under no circumstances can tables be rearranged to accommodate onsite purchasers or individuals who purchased tickets after the pre-registration date/time.

Seating at state tables• Through the use of annual rotation of state tables, those

who were seated farther from the head table one year can be assured of being seated closer the next year.

• A maximum of 10 people can be seated at a table. Every effort will be made to seat those from the same state in the same area.

• Large video screens will enable everyone to have a clear view of the head table.

Seating at state presidents’ tables• State presidents in office during March 2013 will recieve an

explanation of banquet seating procedures by email.

• If you are or will be a state president at this year’s Annual Meeting, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable about the procedures AANA follows.

• Members/guests seated at a state president’s table must purchase a banquet ticket by June 15, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. CDST.

Contractual arrangements with the Mirage Hotel do not allow beverages to be brought to the banquet. Wine will be available for purchase before and during the banquet.

Sponsor-A-Student ProgramSupport AANA’s future CRNAsThis is the 21st Annual AANA Sponsor-A-Student Program, which has been hailed by sponsors and students alike. For $350, you enable a student nurse anesthetist to attend both the meeting and the Annual Banquet, the social highlight of the entire meeting. During the banquet, your sponsored student(s) can meet and mingle with those employed in the profession and learn more about the AANA and its worldwidenurse anesthetist advancement efforts.All student sponsorships made through the AANA Sponsor-A-Student program are randomly selected by the computer. Individuals, state associations, schools of nurse anesthesia, and partners in the profession may contribute to the program.There are three sponsorship options:

• Registration and banquet ticket - $350

• Registration only - $255

• Banquet ticket only - $95

The AANA Foundation processes all randomly-selected student sponsorships, which are tax-deductible. The AANA Foundation Board endorses all selections.

Direct SponsorshipsIf you wish to sponsor a specific student(s), you will need to contact that individual directly. If you would like to sponsor a student(s) from a specific state or school, you will need to contact that state or school directly to identify students in need of sponsorship. Contact information for schools of nurse anesthesia and state associations can be found at www.aana.com on the Annual Meeting web page.


Mark Your Calendars!Things are changing beginning in 2014. The AANA Annual Meeting will be renamed the Nurse Anesthesia Annual Congress.

We couldn’t do it without you!

Thewould like to acknowledge and thank our

industry partners for their generous support.

Hotel reservations, or any changes to existing reservations, can be made by using one of the following methods:

• Via the AANA Website (www.aana.com/meetings/annualmeeting)

• Fax to 847-692-3224

• Call AANA Housing Bureau at 877-226-2885, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CDST), Monday through Friday

If you do not receive an email confirmation within 48 hours of making your hotel reservation, please call the AANA Housing Bureau at 877-226-2885. Do not call the hotel directly as they will not have your information until 2 weeks before the meeting.

The hotel requires a deposit of one night’s room rate plus tax with each reservation request. Requests received without a deposit will be returned. All sections on the credit card form must be completed in order to process your reservation. Credit card deposits will be charged by the hotel beginning on July 19, 2013.

All changes and cancellations must be made through the Housing Bureau. Reservations will be assessed a $25.00 processing fee for cancellations at any point. Reservation cancellations must be emailed to [email protected]

Headquarter Hotel and Meeting LocationThe Mirage Hotel3400 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109

Single or Double Occupancy Friday and Saturday-$179/night Sunday-Tuesday-$109/night Room tax –12.00%

A $20 daily resort fee, plus tax, is applied to each hotel reservation and includes services and amenities that are sure to enhance your experience at the Mirage. The daily resort fee includes the following hotel services; complimentary internet access in sleeping rooms, access to the Fitness Center, daily newspaper available for pick-up at the Impulse Store or Bell Desk and unlimited local and toll-free calls.

Check your confirmationBe sure to check your hotel confirmation from the AANA. Errors can occur, so it is important that you verify the accuracy of your arrangements.

Hotel Rates and Types of Accommodations


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