Critical Care: The Team Approach

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Opal Sol Resort

Schedule

Clearwater Beach, Florida
July 15 - 18, 2025

Tuesday, July 15

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

ARDS Management: An Overview

M.Javed
0830

ECMO for the General Intensivist

M.Javed
0930

Break
0945

Airway Issues in the ICU

R.Barraco
1045

Care of the Geriatric Surgical Patient

R.Barraco
1145

Ventilator Waveforms

A.Vinayak
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, July 16

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Lung Ultrasound

A.Vinayak
0830

Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring

A.Vinayak
0930

Break
0945

Burnout in the ICU

M.Javed
1045

ACLS

M.Javed
1145

Pregnancy and Trauma

R.Barraco
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, July 17

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Palliative Care in the ICU

R.Barraco
0830

Ethics in the ICU

R.Barraco
0930

Break
0945

Update on Sedation and Delirium

A.Vinayak
1045

Endocrine Emergencies

A.Vinayak
1145

Newer Anticoagulants and Reversal Methodologies

M.Javed
1245

Adjourn

Friday, July 18

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Cardiopulmonary Considerations in SAH

A.Vinayak
0830

Management of Acute Ischemic CVA

A.Vinayak
0930

Break
0945

The Paradox of Choice in Medicine

M.Javed
1045

Nutrition in the Critically Ill Patient

R.Barraco
1145

Thoracic Trauma

R.Barraco
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
3.30 Pharmacology? / 16.70 Clinical Management? / 2.00 Trauma? / 19.00 Patient Safety? / 1.00 Ethics?

Faculty

Robert Don 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

Muhammad Ali Javed, MD, MS, FCCP, FCCM

Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care Medicine
Department of Critical Care
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri

Ajeet G. Vinayak, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Medstar Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Location

Clearwater Beach, Florida

Clearwater is an easy 20 mile drive from Tampa International Airport and even closer to Clearwater/St. Petersburg International Airport. The beach boasts sugar white sands that you will only experience here. Whether your pleasure is world-class fishing charters, relaxing on the beach, unique food and beverage experiences, or visiting one of many spas, there is something for everyone.

Visit Clearwater Marina, where you can take a sunset sail, dinner cruise, dolphin excursion or go deep sea fishing. Visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, go kayaking to Caledesi Island or play a round of golf—the opportunities are endless. Visit Pier 60 for one of the nightly sunset celebrations featuring artisans and street performers, rent fishing gear and cast a line, or let the kids explore the playground.

Even with all the activities Clearwater Beach has to offer, the best part of your trip might be as simple as a stroll on the beach at sunset, but if you want more, you’ll be just a short drive away from many other popular Florida attractions, like Lowry Park Zoo or Busch Gardens in Tampa, or the Salvador Dali or Chihuly Art Museums in St. Petersburg.

Accommodations

Opal Sol Resort

Opal Sol is Clearwater Beach’s newest luxury resort with Gulf-front views guaranteed! Hinging around a pedestrian-friendly beach boardwalk with easy access to Clearwater's top activities and attractions, it's easy to venture out to explore Pier 60, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, local museums, shopping, dining, and much more. With one of the most legendary sunsets on the Gulf, Clearwater Beach is a lively coastal city offering a captivating blend of adventure and culture.

Upon arrival, guests will revel in the resort’s panoramic water views and a fresh, contemporary design that reflects a beach-chic atmosphere. Soak up the sun and take a dip in one of three zero-entry outdoor pools or in the hot tub. Refresh your senses with a day of pampering at the full-service Opal Sol spa or stay on track in the fitness center. Relish in upscale waterfront dining at one of three restaurants and lounges, or unwind with handcrafted cocktails at the pool bar while watching the sun set over the Gulf.

All guest rooms offer a serene beachfront escape, complete with plush beds, flat-screen TVs, and large balconies that boast dramatic views of the Gulf and awe-inspiring sunsets.

Opal Sol is located approximately 21 miles from Tampa International Airport (TAP) and 13 miles from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

Rooms starting at

USD 359 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

Opal Sol Resort
400 Coronado Dr
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through June 12, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Those who book via NWS/NWWT group reservation link ONLY will receive a discounted* resort fee of $20 + tax, per room, per night, and discounted** valet parking of $20 + tax per car, per night.

*Resort Fee reduced to $20 + tax for those who book their room via NWS/NWWT group reservation link only (otherwise, it's approximately $35 + tax, per room, per night). Resort fee includes: access to the state of the art Gulf Front Fitness Center, unlimited local calls and toll free number access, wired and wireless internet access for guestroom and public space (meeting space excluded), daily newspaper, in room coffee and two bottles of water, nightly shoe shine, access to the Business Center and beach/pool towels and bike rental (2 per room). Resort fee inclusions subject to change without notice.

No charge for children under age 18 sharing a room with parents utilizing existing bedding. A $30 extra person fee may apply for additional guests over 18 years of age. Max occupancy in King rooms 3 people, max occupancy in 2 Queen room is 5 people, regardless of age.

Reservation holder must be 21 years of age or older and must be present at the time of check-in.

PARKING: **Room rates do not include a $20 per night Valet Parking Charge (discounted from $40 for those who book through NWS/NWWT only). Self-parking is not available. Parking fees subject to change without notice.
Due to the limited parking available on the beach and height restrictions of the garage, large items such as trailers, conversion vans and trucks, boats, RVs, jet skis, and vehicles over seven feet cannot be accommodated.

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.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

We have reached our room block cut-off date. Please book directly with hotel at going rate: https://www.opalcollection.com/opal-sol/
Please verify total reservation costs, including resort fees, taxes, and any other mandatory charges when making your reservation on the hotel's group reservation link.

For those wanting to make the approx. 90 mile drive from Clearwater Beach to Walt Disney World® Resort:

To purchase specially priced Walt Disney World® Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, visit https://www.mydisneygroup.com/nwasccjun25/ or call 407-566-5600 and provide group code G0855450.

Be sure to purchase your specially priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets by 07/14/2025 as these prices will not be available onsite.

Tickets are valid 7 days before, during, and 7 days after the meeting dates. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid ticket on the same day are required. To make park reservations, you will need to sign-in to an existing Disney® Account or create a new one and link each ticket. Park reservations are subject to availability – please check the Park Availability Calendar. For details on making a park reservation, please visit Disney Park Pass Experience Updates.

Whether it’s your first visit or your 100th, we recommend reviewing the Walt Disney World® Resort Experience Updates.

Prices are subject to change without notice. These specially priced tickets are intended only for guests that are participating in this Event. Only the registered attendee is allowed to purchase tickets from this discounted ticket store link. If one person or one credit card will be used to purchase tickets for several attendees, please combine orders. There is a limit of 6 tickets per order with a maximum of 2 orders. Terms and conditions apply.

Rooms starting at
$359 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card required at time of booking to hold your room. Approximately 7 days prior to arrival, the hotel will automatically charge the credit card provided for the entire reserved stay plus tax.

We have reached our room block cut-off date. Please book directly with hotel at going rate: https://www.opalcollection.com/opal-sol/

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by the hotel until 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellation of room reservations received by the hotel inside 7 days of arrival will forfeit the entire reserved stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply.

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 # 1044494; Expiration Date 07/18/2025

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 May 16th, 2025 to June 15th, 2025 . No refund after June 15th, 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.