Critical Care: The Team Approach

Charleston, South Carolina
December 8 - 11, 2025

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Charleston Place

Schedule

Critical Care: The Team Approach

Charleston, South Carolina
December 8 - 11, 2025

Monday, December 8
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    What’s New in ARDS?
    K.Enfield
  • 0830
    Bedside Tools to Improve Ventilator Management: Driving Pressure, the Ultrasound, and Impedance
    K.Enfield
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    ECMO / Impella
    L.Guzzi
  • 1045
    Airway Management
    L.Guzzi
  • 1145
    Common Procedures in the ICU: Tracheostomy, PEG, Bedside Debridement
    R.Sawyer
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, December 9
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Initial Management of the Multi-Trauma Patient
    R.Sawyer
  • 0830
    What to Do if Someone Is Bleeding Really, Really Fast?
    R.Sawyer
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    What the Bedside Clinician Needs to Know About the Right Heart and the Interactions With Mechanical Ventilation
    K.Enfield
  • 1045
    Recent ICU Papers
    K.Enfield
  • 1145
    AKI in the ICU
    L.Guzzi
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, December 10
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Arterial Blood Gas Evaluation: Ions, Acids and Bases I
    L.Guzzi
  • 0830
    Arterial Blood Gas Evaluation: Ions, Acids and Bases II
    L.Guzzi
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Necrotizing Fasciitis
    R.Sawyer
  • 1045
    Sepsis Is a Myth
    R.Sawyer
  • 1145
    C. Diff in the ICU: Stewardship of Antibiotics, Testing, and the Environment
    K.Enfield
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, December 11
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Who Benefits From the ICU?
    K.Enfield
  • 0830
    PICS: How Can We Help the Primary Care Provider?
    K.Enfield
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Noninvasive Cardiac Management: SVV, CO, CI - Treatment and Science
    L.Guzzi
  • 1045
    Management of Blast Injuries: On the Battlefield and Off
    L.Guzzi
  • 1145
    Intra-Abdominal Infections in the ICU
    R.Sawyer
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Kyle Enfield, MD, FSHEA, FCCM

Professor of Medicine
Vice Chair for Quality and Patient Safety
Department of Medicine
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia

Louis M. Guzzi, MD, FCCM

Clinical Professor of Anesthesia and CCM
Florida State University School of Medicine
Director Cardiovascular and Vascular Intensive Care Unit
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, Florida

Robert G. Sawyer, MD, FACS, FIDSA, FCCM

Professor of Surgery and Medical Engineering
Chair, Department of Surgery
Western Michigan University
Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Location

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is America’s most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasure with a rich 300-year history just waiting to be discovered. Hundreds of lovingly preserved structures grace the Historic District’s narrow streets. Visit Charles Towne Landing, the site where the original settlement was established in 1670.

Explore the Charleston Museum, our nation’s first museum, founded in 1773. Tour Patriots Point, the world’s largest naval and maritime museum and home to WW II’s Fighting Lady, the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Drive to Fort Moultrie, scene of the first decisive American victory of the Revolution and a mainstay of shore defense until 1947. Take a scenic boat tour to Fort Sumter, the man-made island fortress where the Civil War began. World-famous estates and gardens offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into life during the historical era.

Informative tours of the Charleston area are offered daily and are a must for all who want to truly appreciate this living museum. The area’s lush sea islands and sun-drenched beaches offer as much recreation and relaxation as your heart desires. Golf is on a world-class level, with challenging courses reflecting the natural beauty of South Carolina’s low country. Charter fishing in the Gulf Stream or inshore waters is readily available. Shopping is a passionate pursuit. Marvel at native sweet grass baskets and handmade crafts found in Charleston’s famous open-air market or browse through inviting boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops. When it comes to dining your biggest decision may just be what to try next.

Every meal is a celebration of tastes, with variety that ranges from traditional oyster roasts to fine continental dining. If festivals strike your fancy you have come to the right place. At any time of year you will always find more to see, do, and experience than you ever imagined in a place where warm welcomes have been a treasured tradition for over 300 years.

Accommodations

The Charleston Place

Located at the very heart of downtown Charleston, in the historic district, and within walking distance of all the major attractions, The Charleston Place makes every guest feel part of this great Southern city. A gathering point for local society, this luxury hotel blends gentility and old-world charm with a leading-edge spa and innovative cuisine.

Leisure activities include working out in the state-of-the-art fitness center, dining in the award-winning Charleston Grill, and browsing the exclusive boutiques. The undisputed jewel in the hotel's crown is located on the roof top of the fourth floor. Featuring a stunning retractable glass roof, you’ll feel like you’re standing on top of the world. It's a Mecca for swimmers and sun-worshippers alike with a heated saltwater pool and luxurious lounge chairs on the deck. Striking '‘porthole' windows overlook downtown Charleston and lush plants surround the pool and jacuzzi providing a private paradise.

Renowned as Charleston's finest accommodations, modern luxuries include master-controlled lighting, bedside reading lamps, a mini refrigerator, robes, slippers, and much more. Bathrooms feature Italian Carrara marble vanities, walk-in rain head shower or soaking tub with shower combination, and exclusive The Charleston Place toiletries. Bedding options include a choice of one king or two double beds, based on availability at the time of arrival.

The Charleston Place is located approximately 13 miles from the Charleston International Airport (CHS).

From
USD 359 per night
  • Rooms starting at

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's stay + tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Group room rate only available only through the NWS/NWWT group reservation link. You can also book reservations by calling the Charleston Place Reservations Office at 800.611.5545 or via email reservations@charlestonplace.com.

CANCELLATIONS

 Cancellation requests received by the hotel inside 7 days of arrival will be charged a fee for their entire reserved stay plus tax. Early departure and No Show fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. No shows will be charged up to their entire reserved stay plus tax.

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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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1045249; Expiration Date 12/11/2025
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, 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 October 9th, 2025 to November 8th, 2025 . No refund after November 8th, 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.
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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