Critical Care: The Team Approach

Banff, Alberta, Canada
June 10 - 14, 2024

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

Schedule

Critical Care: The Team Approach

Banff, Alberta, Canada
June 10 - 14, 2024

Monday, June 10
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    ARDS Update
    A.Vinayak
  • 0830
    Status Asthmaticus: ICU Management
    A.Vinayak
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Update on MTP and Hemostatic Resuscitation: The ICU Perspective
    R.Dudaryk
  • 1045
    Colloids vs. Crystalloids in ICU: The Sterling Equation Does Not Hold Water
    R.Dudaryk
  • 1145
    Management of Ischemic Stroke in the ICU
    A.Minokadeh
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, June 11
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
    A.Minokadeh
  • 0830
    Status Epilepticus in the ICU
    A.Minokadeh
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
    A.Vinayak
  • 1045
    Ventilator Waveforms
    A.Vinayak
  • 1145
    Postoperative Respiratory Failure
    R.Dudaryk
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, June 12 - Day Open
Thursday, June 13
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Diagnosis and Management of Massive Pulmonary Embolism in Surgical Patients
    R.Dudaryk
  • 0830
    Periprocedural Management of Anticoagulation in the ICU
    R.Dudaryk
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Emergency Airway Management
    A.Minokadeh
  • 1045
    Sepsis and Septic Shock
    A.Minokadeh
  • 1145
    Lung Ultrasound
    A.Vinayak
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, June 14
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Right Heart Failure: The Forgotten Side of the Heart
    A.Vinayak
  • 0830
    Endocrine Emergencies
    A.Vinayak
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Vasopressors in Trauma and Hypovolemic Shock: Squeezing an Empty Tank
    R.Dudaryk
  • 1045
    The Clot Thickens: Role of Viscoelastic Monitoring in ICU
    R.Dudaryk
  • 1145
    Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Failure
    A.Minokadeh
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Roman Dudaryk, MD

Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
Division of Trauma Anesthesia / Critical Care Medicine
Co-Director Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Director of Quality, Department of Anesthesiology
University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida

Anushirvan Minokadeh, MD

Clinical Professor
Program Director, ACCM Fellowship
Resuscitation Training Director
Department of Anesthesiology
University of California San Diego, School of Medicine
San Diego, California

Ajeet G. Vinayak, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Medstar Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Location

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Welcome to the town of Banff in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rocky Mountains have long been an area of great significance to native peoples. The valleys were places of ceremony and celebration; the lakes and mineral springs offered rejuvenation for mind, body, and spirit. It was here, in 1885, that the Canadian Government created Canada’s first National Park. Today the Banff/Lake Louise area is a crossroads for international visitors and offers everything from spiritual retreats to contemporary art exhibits and theatrical performances.

Vacation possibilities here are as diverse as the Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape. Airplane tours offer guided flights for a unique view of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Relax aboard glass-enclosed boats as you travel through the Minnewanka Valley to Devil’s Gap on Lake Minnewanka. Fish peacefully along the shore of an alpine lake or stream. Cast at will, timelessly drifting along. Tee off amongst the backdrop of dramatic mountain ranges, with local wildlife as your gallery.

Enjoy panoramic views, short hiking trails, interpretive exhibits, and restaurants. For the adventurer, take part in heli-sightseeing or heli-hiking. Learn a new skill with training programs for all skill levels in the disciplines of rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, outdoor leadership, avalanche awareness, and ski mountaineering.

For those who prefer a more relaxed, slower-paced alpine experience, backpacking or mountaineering adventures are offered. ATV tours are designed to get you off the main roads and into the wilderness. Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and floating are also part of the fun on the local rivers and lakes. Horseback ride through a pine forest with a nature guide hearing only hoof beats, bask in a natural hot spring or a luxury spa or explore a glacier at the Columbia Icefield.

Finally, enjoy strolling alongside locals and world-travellers in downtown Banff as you discover a cosmopolitan collection of galleries, boutiques, and cafés. Shops range from internationally recognized clothiers and independently-owned establishments to Canada’s oldest department store.

Accommodations

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. The Rimrock Resort Hotel offers exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, fine dining, a luxury spa, pool and fitness center.

Deluxe rooms are approx 350 square feet and offer varying mountain views. Premium guest rooms range from 350-400 square feet and offer valley and mountain views. Both room types feature 1 king bed or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), LCD TV, complimentary Wi-Fi access (excludes meeting rooms), mini-fridge, Keurig coffee maker, safe, hair dryer, iron/board and more.

The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located on Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a 5 minute drive from the Banff town site and 1.5 hours west of Calgary International Airport (approx 90 miles/145 kilometers). If you opt to take one of the frequent airport shuttle services from Calgary to Banff, you’ll enjoy a luxury ride directly to your hotel entrance. Once in the town of Banff, you’ll find the town very walkable, and you can easily jump on the local transit system to get you further afield.

Park Pass: The city of Banff is located in one of Canada's National Parks. Everyone entering the parks must purchase a park pass. The rate is approximately $11 CAD per day for 1 adult or $22 CAD total per day for 2 or more persons in the same vehicle. Daily passes are sold for no more than 6 days, so if you are staying longer you must purchase a yearly pass for $75.25 CAD per adult or $151.25 CAD for family. Visit https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/tarifs-fees#admission for more information. Prices are subject to change without notice. You can purchase your pass online and print it out in advance: https://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/en?_ga=2.213620820.1177900272.1678494073-1442293178.1678228104

Rooms starting at
CAD 408 CAD per night *
  • External Booking Url

    https://book.passkey.com/go/CCSM24
    The Rimrock Resort Hotel
    300 Mountain Ave
    Banff, AB T1L 1J2
    Canada

    The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through May 8, 2024 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first. Hotel sells out early, and rooms for the weekends are extremely limited, so plan accordingly.

    All hotel rates are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and are subject to current exchange rates at the time of processing by the hotel.

    Receive a 15% discount on the Banff Airporter's daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Banff. Click Banff Airporter and then Book Now. Proceed through the reservation and type NWSCC24 - in the "Promo Code" section on the final payment page to receive the discount. This special rate is available for travel dates between June 7th - 17th, 2024.

    Group room rates include a service charge of $9 per room, per day to cover porterage and housekeeping. Room subject to the following taxes: Tourism Improvement Fee 2%, Alberta Tourism Levy 4% and Federal Goods & Service Tax 5%. Taxes and fees subject to change without notice.

    PARKING: All parking fees subject to change without notice.
    Registered Guests of the Rimrock Resort Hotel: Daily Self-Parking $25 CAD plus GST. Daily Valet Parking $39 plus GST.
    Oversize vehicle (Trailer, boat, RV) $70 CAD plus GST (Limited space available - must be requested in advance).
    *Please contact Town of Banff or Parks Canada for alternative parking. The daily parking fee will be charged directly to your guest room.
    Non Registered Guests: $2 CAD per hour plus GST, payable electronically at exit of Parkade.

    Space is limited in our group room block.
    Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
    A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.
    Room rates per night unless otherwise noted.
    All rooms are non-smoking.

    Please use one of the options below to book the negotiated conference rate.
    Reservation Phone: The Rimrock Resort's reservation line at 1 (888) 746-7625
    Reference: Northwest Seminars June 2024 Critical Care Spring Meeting, Group Code 240607CCSM

    Rooms starting at

    $408 CAD per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card required at time of booking to hold your room. Checks are not accepted for reservations due to exchange rates.

CANCELLATIONS

Modifications to reservations allowed based on hotel availability if received by the hotel by May 8, 2024. Cancellations or change in room reservations accepted without penalty until 4pm MST, 14 days prior to arrival. Cancellations received by the hotel after 4pm MST inside of 14 days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply.

If you are a complete no-show, you may be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Accreditation

Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Anesthesiology: This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements.
Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1043408; Expiration Date 06/14/2024
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category I Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Registered Nurses: NWAS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480). This program offers 20 contact hours.
AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

†Pharmacology hours subject to change.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the critical care specialty or are impacted by it.

Program Purpose

The practitioner of critical care medicine must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the healthcare provider maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.

Objectives

  • Bolster knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based critical care clinical practice guidelines.
  • Expand competence in the management of patients with complex comorbidities and less common medical conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes and safety.
  • Improve skills/strategies in managing mechanical ventilation for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
  • Increase knowledge and competence in effectively interpreting and applying hemodynamic monitoring data to guide patient care.
  • Enhance ability to analyze complex situations from an ethical and legal perspective, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.
  • Refine and strengthen physician competence in the prevention and management of common complications in critically ill patients.
  • Strengthen and augment ability to apply and interpret diagnostic testing/imaging used in critical care.
  • Augment recognition and coping strategies to mitigate the effects of workplace stressors and burnout and achieve well-being in the clinical setting.

Course Director

Stuart Lowson, BSc, MBBs, MRCP, FRCA, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Co-Director Surgical Trauma ICU, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Medical Director

Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

  • MD/DO
    $ 1000 Late Registration Fee
    $ 260 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 900 Late Registration Fee
    $ 230 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 800 Late Registration Fee
    $ 210 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 April 11th, 2024 to May 11th, 2024 . No refund after May 11th, 2024; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing.

Register Early

We recommend that you register early to assure your spot. We reserve the right to close registrations to a course at any time without notice. We may not be able to accommodate onsite registrations.

Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-in every day you attend to receive credit.
While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.
Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.
Travel at your own risk.

Course Cancellation By Provider

We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS and NWWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Travel at your own risk.

Schedule and Faculty Changes

Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.

Frequent Attendee Points (FAP)

We value your patronage and have a simple program to reward you. Our Frequent Attendee Points (FAP) program gives you an added bonus for money spent on our seminars, as well as cruise cabins booked through our in-house travel agency, Northwest Worldwide Travel.

You are automatically enrolled in this program with your paid registration. Click here for more information.

*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.