Critical Care: The Team Approach

Destin, Florida
May 14 - 17, 2026

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Schedule

Critical Care: The Team Approach

Destin, Florida
May 14 - 17, 2026

Thursday, May 14
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Resuscitation: Mastering Fluid Responsiveness
    E.Gutierrez
  • 0830
    The Crystalloid Journey: Which Fluids to Use in Resuscitation
    E.Gutierrez
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Sepsis Update
    C.Brudney
  • 1045
    Obesity in the ICU
    C.Brudney
  • 1145
    Brain Death and the Management of the Potential Organ Donor
    J.Spence
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, May 15
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Delirium in the ICU: Truths, Myths, and Uncertainties
    J.Spence
  • 0830
    Sedation in the ICU
    J.Spence
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Lactate: Can We Do Better?
    E.Gutierrez
  • 1045
    Vasopressors and Inotropes in 2026
    E.Gutierrez
  • 1145
    Dealing With Disruptive Physicians
    C.Brudney
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Saturday, May 16
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Brain Function Monitoring: Is It Useful?
    C.Brudney
  • 0830
    Transfusion Update
    C.Brudney
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Cardiogenic Shock
    J.Spence
  • 1045
    Evidence-Based Critical Care
    J.Spence
  • 1145
    Nutrition and Gut Health in Critically Ill Patients
    E.Gutierrez
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Sunday, May 17
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    We Are the Dealers: Non-Opioid Pain Management in the ICU
    E.Gutierrez
  • 0830
    The Intensivist in the Cardiothoracic ICU
    E.Gutierrez
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Venous Thromboembolism: How Best to Prevent, How Best to Treat?
    C.Brudney
  • 1045
    Low vs. High Dose Ultrafiltration
    C.Brudney
  • 1145
    Fitting Research Into Clinical Practice
    J.Spence
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Charles Scott Brudney, MB, BCh, FRCA

Professor of Anesthesia and Intensive Care
University of Manitoba
Chief Medical Officer, St. Boniface Hospital
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Eddy Jose Gutierrez, MD

Medical Director of the CCU and CVICU
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, Florida

Jessica Spence, MD, PhD, FRCP(C)

Assistant Professor, Departments of Anesthesia and Critical Care, McMaster University
Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Physician, Hamilton Health Sciences
Investigator, Population Health Research Institute
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Location

Destin, Florida

Destin has grown from a historic fishing village to a premiere resort destination. The city sits along the coast in the Florida Panhandle, at the end of a peninsula separating Choctawhatchee Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. The area is famous for its emerald-colored waters and sugar-white sand beaches, hence the nickname “Emerald Coast”. Visit the Village of Baytowne Wharf in the Sandestin Resort for shopping, dining, and exciting nightlife. The Market Shops and Silver Sands Factory Outlet Stores, both nearby, offer more shopping.

Why not try Big Kahuna Water Park, just a short drive away, or if you’re willing to travel a little farther, check out the Ebro Dog Track for greyhound racing. Eden State Gardens and Mansion is a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful scenery and perhaps a picnic. Make a trip to the Harborwalk Marina at the foot of the Destin bridge where you can rent a slip or chat with fishermen to perhaps pick up a few deep-sea fishing secrets. Climb aboard a chartered fishing or party boat or simply lounge on the beach.

Destin can be accessed by arriving in the following airports: Okaloosa County Air Terminal (approx. 35 min drive); Northwest Florida Regional Airport (approx. 45 min drive); Pensacola Regional Municipal Airport (approx. 1 hr drive); Panama City Airport (approx. 1-1/2 hr drive).

Accommodations

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

All-suite accommodations, four-diamond service, and a sparkling location along the beaches of the Emerald Coast. Accommodations include refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, coffee/tea maker, sleeper sofa, sitting area, private balcony, safe, iron/board, hairdryer, and much more.

If you really want to be wined and dined, make a reservation at Seagar’s, featuring an 800-label wine cellar, prime steaks and seafood, plus a superb location. Treat yourself to a luxurious spa treatment at the Serenity by the Sea Spa, or play a game of golf on one of four championship courses at the resort.

The Hilton Sandestin is located minutes from Village of Baytowne Wharf; a short drive from Eden State Park, Gulfarium, and Destin Fishing Docks; and midway between Pensacola and Panama City.

Rooms starting at USD 354 per night *
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CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted until 14 days prior to arrival. Cancellations received by hotel inside of 14 days of arrival will forfeit their deposit of one night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Early departure fees apply. If you check our prior to your departure date, a penalty of one night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) will apply. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for one night's deposit plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link (available approx. 1 year prior to program).

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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 is designed to meet requirements for Class A CE credit. Once approved by AANA, this will be indicated.
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, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

  • MD/DO
    $ 925 Early Registration Fee
    $ 975 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1000 Late Registration Fee
    $ 260 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 825 Early Registration Fee
    $ 875 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 900 Late Registration Fee
    $ 230 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 725 Early Registration Fee
    $ 775 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 800 Late Registration Fee
    $ 210 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 March 15th, 2026 to April 14th, 2026 . No refund after April 14th, 2026; 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.
You must sign-in/log 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.

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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.

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