Critical Care: The Team Approach

Maui, Hawaii
January 8 - 12, 2024

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Schedule

Critical Care: The Team Approach

Maui, Hawaii
January 8 - 12, 2024

Monday, January 8
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Mechanical Ventilation: Key Concepts
    C.Sessler
  • 0830
    Patient-Mechanical Ventilator Interactions: Learning From Ventilator Graphics
    C.Sessler
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Airway Management in the ICU
    A.Rigamonti
  • 1045
    Choice of Sedation in Neurointensive Care
    A.Rigamonti
  • 1145
    Management of VV ECMO for Noncardiac Surgery
    C.Jelly
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, January 9
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Introduction to Cardiac Ultrasound
    C.Jelly
  • 0830
    Ultrasound in Shock States
    C.Jelly
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Septic Shock: Concepts and Controversies
    C.Sessler
  • 1045
    Sedation and Analgesia in the ICU: Comfort Without Coma
    C.Sessler
  • 1145
    Hyperosmolar Therapy
    A.Rigamonti
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, January 10 - Day Open
Thursday, January 11
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Stroke Management in ICU
    A.Rigamonti
  • 0830
    Traumatic Brain Injury: Is a Protocolized Approach the Answer?
    A.Rigamonti
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Assessment of LV Systolic Function
    C.Jelly
  • 1045
    Assessment of RV Systolic Function
    C.Jelly
  • 1145
    Overview of Acid-Base Disturbances
    C.Sessler
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, January 12
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Liberation From Mechanical Ventilation: Evidence-Based Practice
    C.Sessler
  • 0830
    Ventilator and Airway Complications: A Case-Based Approach
    C.Sessler
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: What's New and Not So New?
    A.Rigamonti
  • 1045
    Gastric and Airway Ultrasound
    C.Jelly
  • 1145
    Introduction to Lung Ultrasound
    C.Jelly
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Christina Jelly, MD

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Co-Director of POCUS
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Andrea Rigamonti, MD, FNCS

Associate Professor
Chief, Department of Critical Care
Medical Director, Trauma-Neuro ICU
Department of Critical Care Medicine
Director, NeuroAnaesthesia Fellowship Program
Department of Anaesthesia
St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

Orhan Muren Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Associate Chair for Faculty Development
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Medical College of Virginia Physicians and Hospitals
Richmond, Virginia

Location

Maui, Hawaii

Travelers who can go anywhere in the world come back to Maui again and again. There is magic on this island, where natural wonders set your spirit free and the warm aloha of Maui’s people fills your heart with a sense of belonging. Maui’s natural beauty is accessible and breathtaking. From a rugged back country hike to educational activities focusing on Maui’s culture, history, and environment to unique attractions and world-class entertainment - the Magic Isles have it all!

The best golf in paradise is yours to enjoy on Maui. There are challenges for players of all skill levels and incredible views. Nowhere else in the world will you find the array of ocean sports and activities that Maui offers. There are 42 miles of world-famous beaches, ranging from the little jewel of Red Sand Beach to the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park. The best snorkeling is at Honolua Bay or the small islet of Molokini, a submerged crater.

For the nature enthusiast, Maui has breathtaking hiking trails. The rangers at Haleakala National Park lead free nature walks, both at the 10,000-foot summit of Maui’s awe-inspiring, long-dormant volcano and at Oheo Gulch with its famous Seven Pools. For an unforgettable vacation that will rejuvenate you, body and soul, come to Maui and find out why people in Hawaii say, “Maui no ka oi...Maui is the best.”

Accommodations

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Retreat to Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, a luxury hotel set on 15 beachfront acres. Immerse yourself in the island spirit with regional farm-to-table dining, direct access to Mokapu Beach, and rooms boasting tropical views. Explore the exotic Polynesian culture and history of Maui during the resort luau experience, featuring an authentic ohana-style meal and cocktails during the Feast at Mokapu.

Enjoy a tranquil retreat with five different pools to relax and soak up the sun, including three ocean-facing cascading infinity pools, a lagoon pool, and an adult tranquility pool. Revel in complete tranquility at the Awili Spa and Salon, a premium spa resort that offers a unique apothecary experience with treatments tailor-made to fit your needs.

If you'd like to stay on top of your fitness routine, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort offers the latest Matrix fitness and strength training equipment for your use. Savor the tropical flavors of the Hawaiian Islands at the four on-site restaurants. Share authentic, farm-fresh, seasonal cuisine with a modern twist at the award-winning Ka’ana Kitchen. Watch the sunset amidst infinity waterfall pools with a crafty cocktail in hand at Lehua Lounge. Enjoy lunch by the lagoon pool or pick up grab-and-go goods from the Mokapu Market for an island picnic. Dine at Morimoto Maui, the quintessential island destination for Japanese fusion.

Guest rooms feature a soothing neutral palette and modern wood furnishings plus 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), complimentary minibar with local snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, a private lanai, and much more to ensure a relaxing stay. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is located approximately 16 miles from the Kahului Airport (OGG) and 33 miles from the Kapalua Airport (JHM).

Rooms starting at
USD 550 per night *
  • Rooms starting at

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted without penalty until December 6, 2023. Cancellations of room reservations received by hotel after December 6, 2023 will forfeit 2 night's stay + tax. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended. 

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit Card for 2 night's deposit plus tax and mandatory fees (if applicable) due at time of booking to hold your room. Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT group reservation link.

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 1043401; Expiration Date 01/12/2024
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 November 9th, 2023 to December 9th, 2023 . No refund after December 9th, 2023; 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.