Critical Care: The Team Approach

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Cavalier Resort

Schedule

Virginia Beach, Virginia
August 11 - 14, 2025

Monday, August 11

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

Recognition and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure

R.Balk
0830

Definition and Management Strategies for ARDS

R.Balk
0930

Break
0945

Patient-Mechanical Ventilator Interactions: Learning From Ventilator Graphics

C.Sessler
1045

Sedation and Analgesia in the ICU: Comfort Without Coma

C.Sessler
1145

Update in Emergency Airway Management

R.Lenhardt
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, August 12

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Arrhythmias I

R.Lenhardt
0830

Arrhythmias II

R.Lenhardt
0930

Break
0945

Diagnosis and Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock

R.Balk
1045

Diagnosis and Treatment of Hospital-Acquired and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

R.Balk
1145

Acute Stroke: A Review of Modern Guidelines

R.Lenhardt
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, August 13

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Ventilator and Airway Complications: A Case-Based Approach

C.Sessler
0830

Overview of Acid-Base Disturbances

C.Sessler
0930

Break
0945

Hemorrhagic Shock and Trauma Part I

R.Lenhardt
1045

Hemorrhagic Shock and Trauma Part II

R.Lenhardt
1145

Management of the Brain-Dead Donor

R.Lenhardt
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, August 14

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Preventing Complications in the Critically Ill Patient

R.Balk
0830

Recognition and Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia

R.Balk
0930

Break
0945

Liberation From Mechanical Ventilation: Evidence-Based Practice

C.Sessler
1045

A Case-Based Approach to Safe Central Venous, Arterial, and Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization

C.Sessler
1145

Don't Worry, Be Happy: Mitigating Burnout in the ICU

C.Sessler
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
3.60 Pharmacology? / 16.40 Clinical Management? / 2.00 Trauma? / 19.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Robert A. Balk, MD, MACP, MCCM, FCCP, FAARC

Emeritus Professor of Medicine
Past Associate CMO for Critical Care
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Rush University Medical Center and Rush Medical College
Chicago, Illinois

Rainer Lenhardt, MD, MBA

Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky

Curtis N. Sessler, MD, Master FCCP, FCCM, ATSF

Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine
Consultant in Faculty Development
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Virginia

Location

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia provides the perfect balance of coastal charm with a three-beach experience and a vibrant downtown. At the Resort Beach, from First to 40th Streets, visitors can enjoy a stroll along the iconic three-mile oceanfront boardwalk, a fishing pier and plenty of opportunities for biking, boating, kayaking, jet-skiing, parasailing and stand-up paddle boarding. King Neptune, a 34-foot tall cast bronze statue of the mythological sea god, is a must-stop spot for a selfie at 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue. Visitors seeking a more relaxed day at the beach will enjoy Chesapeake Bay Beach, which is preferred for its tranquility along the scenic Chesapeake Bay. The area is home to a marina, as well as multiple dockside seafood restaurants and incredible sunset views over the Lynnhaven Inlet. Sandbridge Beach on Virginia Beach’s southern shore is just 20 minutes away from the main resort area and provides a more secluded, island-like environment. When it’s time to grab a bite to eat, enjoy Virginia Beach’s coastal cuisine, a rich culinary style of fresh seafood from the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, mixed with organic produce harvested by local farms, making it easy for the city’s nearly 300 restaurants, many locally owned and operated, to serve only the freshest ingredients. Local restaurants also celebrate a diverse range of cultures, offering a myriad of choices for every palate. From the urban appeal of Town Center, to the personal attraction of local boutiques and shopping centers, there’s a lot of ground to cover and even more deals to be found.

Accommodations

Cavalier Resort

For nearly a century, the grand Cavalier has stood sentinel over the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Perched on a grassy hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Virginia’s most iconic hotel has welcomed ten U.S. Presidents, countless celebrities, and distinguished guests from around the world. The history within the stately architecture reveals a sense of timeless elegance and glamor and earned the Cavalier a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, The Cavalier has been reinvented to bring you an experience that marries grand tradition with a warm, contemporary feel. This historic gem features the full-service SeaHill Spa, Tarnished Truth Distilling Co. on site, three restaurants, modern fitness center, indoor resort-style pool, and Beach Club. The Cavalier Beach Club features semi-private beach access, a seaside infinity pool, a poolside bar and grill, and private locker rooms with showers. Plus, your Cavalier Beach Club experience includes a full array of beach services, from private beach cabanas and loungers to beach chairs, towels, and more. Enjoy convenient golf cart shuttle service to/from the Beach Club as well as complimentary use of Cavalier bikes. From arts & crafts and exotic animals, to dance lessons and sunrise meditation & mimosas, Cavalier Resort Activities list has something for everyone throughout each day.

Luxurious Run of House Guest Rooms feature 1 King or 2 Queen beds (based on hotel availability), flat screen TV, iPod dock, coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, mini-bar, iron/board, safe, marble bathroom, hairdryer, robe, slippers and more.

The Cavalier Virginia Beach is located approximately 20 miles from the Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Valet parking is available for approx. $5/hour or $30 per night. Car charging stations are available. Self-parking is not available. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Rooms starting at

USD 400 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

Cavalier Resort
4201 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through July 9, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Rates are per night and subject to 16.5% tax plus $2 per room, per night occupancy tax. Tax rate subject to change without notice.
- Rates are per night and subject to 16.5% tax, $40 plus tax, per room, per day Resort Fee, and $2 per room, per night occupancy tax. Tax rate subject to change without notice.
- Hotel Requires a 2-night stay minimum
- For triple and quadruple occupancy there is a $20 additional charge per adult (18 years or older) per room per night, with maximum occupancy of four (4) persons per room.
- 1 King or 2 Queen beds, based on hotel availability at time of check-in. The hotel does not have any 2 queen bedded rooms available except for the following dates: arriving on 8/11 and departing on 8/13. Roll-a-ways can be added for a charge of $35.00 for the duration of the stay.
- Reservation holder must be 21 years of age or older and must be present at the time of check-in
Resort Fee Includes: Exclusive access to the posh Cavalier Beach Clubs private oceanfront featuring a seaside infinity pool, bar and grill poolside service, and full array of beach amenities including (2) beach chairs, beach cooler, towels, and more. complimentary 30-minute access to the sauna and steam rooms located in the luxurious SeaHill spa, Live Music, access to a variety of resort activities, including wine tastings, mermaid meet and greets, kids crafts, metal detectors, beach cruisers, self-guided tour book. Inclusions are subject to change.

PARKING: Valet parking is available for day as well as overnight guest. Self-parking is not available. Event parking is $5 per hour and overnight parking is $30 per car, on a per day/night basis, with unlimited in/out privileges. Rates are subject to change without notice.

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 and pet-free. Guests smoking inside the Hotel, or having a pet occupied room, are in violation of these policies and will result in a cleaning surcharge up to $1,000 applied to the individual Guest’s folio.
Early departure, late check out and no show fees may apply.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

We've reached our room block cut-off date. Please book directly with hotel at going rate: https://www.cavalierresortvb.com/
Please verify total reservation costs, including resort fees, taxes, and any other mandatory charges when making your reservation with the hotel.
Rooms starting at
USD 400 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by hotel without penalty until 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellation received by hotel inside 7 days of arrival will forfeit one night's stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply. Early departures will be charged a penalty for room and tax for full reserved stay. If you are are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for one night's room plus tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

We've reached our room block cut-off date. Please book directly with hotel at going rate: https://www.cavalierresortvb.com/

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 AANA for 20 MAC Ed CE credits; AANA Code # 1045459; Expiration Date 08/14/2025

Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) 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: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, NH, SC, WV, and WY (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

This continuing education program is designed for healthcare professionals working in critical care settings. The program aims to provide attendees with the latest updates and advancements in critical care, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge to optimize patient outcomes. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, attendees will learn about the latest evidence-based guidelines and best practices for managing critically ill patients.

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, Retired Anesthesiologist, St. Petersburg, Florida, 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 June 12th, 2025 to July 12th, 2025 . No refund after July 12th, 2025; 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. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that are no-shows for the program.

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.

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.

Please Note:

You must sign-in/log in every day you attend to receive credit.
We do not allow retroactive sign in.

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.