Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725
Welcome
NWS Staff
0730
Ventilatory Failure
J.Kress
0830
Update in ARDS
J.Kress
0930
Break
0945
Trauma Airway Management
J.Shiber
1045
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
J.Shiber
1145
Airway
R.Barraco
1245
Adjourn
Tuesday, December 2
0700
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730
Shock
R.Barraco
0830
Geriatric Trauma
R.Barraco
0930
Break
0945
Sedation / Analgesia / Delirium / Mobility
J.Kress
1045
Acid-Base
J.Kress
1145
Traumatic Brain Injury Update
J.Shiber
1245
Adjourn
Wednesday, December 3
0700
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730
EKGs
J.Shiber
0830
ECMO: An Introduction
J.Shiber
0930
Break
0945
Palliative Care in the ICU
R.Barraco
1045
Ethics in the ICU
R.Barraco
1145
Complications in the ICU
J.Kress
1245
Adjourn
Thursday, December 4
0700
Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730
ICU Care: Less Is More
J.Kress
0830
Hemodynamic Monitoring
J.Kress
0930
Break
0945
Pregnancy and Trauma
R.Barraco
1045
Cardiac Devices: Pacers, ICDs, VADs
J.Shiber
1145
The History of Resuscitation
J.Shiber
1245
Adjourn
Faculty
Robert D. Barraco, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCP
Chief Academic Officer
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Associate Dean for Educational Affairs
Professor of Surgery, Acute Care Surgery
USF Morsani College of Medicine - Lehigh Valley
Allentown, Pennsylvania
John P. Kress, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine
Director, Medical ICU
University of Chicago
Department of Medicine
Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Chicago, Illinois
Joseph R. Shiber, MD, FACP, FACEP, FAAEM, FCCM, FNCS
Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Neurology and Surgery
Co-Director Neuroscience ICU and ICU UF North
Director ECMO / Advanced Lung Service
Intensivist SICU / TICU
University of Florida College of Medicine
Jacksonville, Florida
Location
Duck Key, Florida
Ditch city life and head for the islands of the Lower Keys. Snorkel and dive over the Looe Key coral reef, bike through Key Deer country, or take a fishing excursion in the backcountry. At Marathon’s Crane Point, visitors can hike through a perfectly preserved tropical hardwood grove and visit the home of an early 20th Century settler family. Marathon’s natural environment has activities for everyone including sailing, fishing, diving, snorkeling, scuba, and more.
Sombrero Reef, a federally protected section of the United States’ only living coral barrier reef, lies just a few miles offshore. Discover the island’s impeccably maintained Sombrero Beach and a host of eco-attractions and marine-based environmental programs such as turtle encounters. Beyond that are the deep blue waters of the Florida Straits, which host world-class wreck diving on artificial reefs. Hawks Cay Island Resort, located midway down the Florida Keys on the secluded 60-acre island of Duck Key, offers excellent fishing, water sports, dolphin interaction programs, five gorgeous swimming pools, and luxurious accommodations. Plan a vacation with your family and friends where you can dine in exquisite restaurants and relax in a full-service spa, while kids and teens have fun, all in the casual, relaxed pace of the Keys.
Daily flights are offered into nearby Miami (90 miles), Fort Lauderdale (130 miles), and Key West (60 miles) International airports. Having a rental car is advised. For those who prefer to travel via water, Hawks Cay can easily be reached via the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico and offers a full-service marina, with dockage for vessels up to 110 feet.
Accommodations
Hawks Cay Resort
Hawks Cay has a long history of honors, including being named as one of the Top 10 Resorts in Florida Keys – 2021 Reader's Choice Awards Conde' Nast, among others. Hawks Cay Resort is the only resort in the continental United States that features an on-site dolphin research facility, with a variety of educational and exciting programs for adults, children, and the entire family to enjoy. Located just a few miles from the dock are the only living coral reefs in the continental United States, the strong Gulfstream currents, the fish-filled waters of Everglades National Park, and many productive local flats and bridges.
Hawks Cay Marina features knowledgeable and friendly Florida Keys fishing captains and guides and a complete fleet of both charter boats, rides, and rentals to accommodate anglers and water lovers of all ages and skill levels. The resort also offers plenty of activities for little ones, tweens, and teens. For adults, the Calm Waters Spa offers locally-influenced treatments and therapies that utilize the natural ingredients and aromas of the islands. You'll also find a salon services, a modern fitness center, and Cliff Drysdale Tennis®. When its time to dine, the restaurants at Hawks Cay embrace the true flavor of the islands and you're never more than a short stroll from your next meal or cool drink. Enjoy a romantic dinner at Sixty-One Prime, a cozy glass of wine by the fire pit or a toes-in-the-sand lunch at Oasis Cay or sit back and relax dockside as you savor some of the Key's favorite dishes or bring your own catch for a Hook and Cook meal. Guest rooms provide a laid-back tropical setting where you can relax, sip a cool drink and bury your worries in the sand. All rooms feature amenities such as premium bedding, bathrobes, flat screen TV, mini-fridge, safe and more.
Credit card deposit for 1 night's stay plus tax and mandatory fees (if applicable) is due at time of booking to hold your room. Rate and availability not guaranteed until deposit received.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations of room reservations received by the hotel inside of 7 days of guest arrival date will forfeit their deposit for 1 night's stay plus tax and mandatory fees. No refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or room category downgrades. Early departure fees apply. 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 and and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.
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 1045045; Expiration Date 12/04/2025
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 ___ contact hours. 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
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.
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.
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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.
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