Critical Care: The Team Approach

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Lido Beach Resort

Schedule

Sarasota, Florida
January 15 - 18, 2026

Thursday, January 15

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

Recognition and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure

R.Balk
0830

Definition and Management Strategies for ARDS

R.Balk
0930

Break
0945

ECMO for the General Intensivist

M.Javed
1045

Ventilator Asynchrony: Using Ventilator Graphics to Improve Patient Care

M.Javed
1145

Shared Decision Making

D.McKee
1245

Adjourn

Friday, January 16

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Burns

D.McKee
0830

The Bleeding Trauma Patient

D.McKee
0930

Break
0945

Diagnosis and Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock

R.Balk
1045

Pulmonary Embolism

R.Balk
1145

Burnout in the ICU

M.Javed
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, January 17

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

DKA Management

M.Javed
0830

Newer Anticoagulants and Reversal Methodologies

M.Javed
0930

Break
0945

Trauma Management

D.McKee
1045

Trauma in the ED

D.McKee
1145

Recognition and Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia

R.Balk
1245

Adjourn

Sunday, January 18

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Sodium Changes and the Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome

M.Javed
0830

The Paradox of Choice in Medicine

M.Javed
0930

Break
0945

End-of-Life Care

D.McKee
1045

Diagnosis and Treatment of Hospital-Acquired and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

R.Balk
1145

Preventing Complications in the Critically Ill Patient

R.Balk
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
4.80 Pharmacology? / 15.20 Clinical Management? / 4.00 Trauma? / 19.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Robert A. Balk, MD, MACP, MCCM, FCCP, FAARC

Emeritus Professor of Medicine
Past Associate CMO for Critical Care
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Rush University Medical Center and Rush Medical College
Chicago, Illinois

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

Desirae McKee, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

Location

Sarasota, Florida

On Florida’s Southwest Coast, Sarasota offers the best of both worlds, with a combination of big-city living and close access to pristine natural areas and beautiful islands. The city of Sarasota is a scene of eateries, theaters, shopping boutiques, and artist enclaves. Shops and colorful bungalows turned into bakeries, galleries, salons, and yoga studios surround downtown and are divided into five districts: Burns Court, Towles Court, Rosemary District, Historic Palm Avenue, and Gillespie Park.

Enjoy live music and unique vendors with high-quality produce, food, and crafts at the Sarasota Farmer’s Market. Next, head to the Ringling Mansion, Circus Museum, and art museum. Get a glimpse of a restored circus train and old circus wagons, or browse collections of famous master artists. The fun continues at picturesque Bayfront Park, where kids will enjoy play areas, and adults can stroll along the marina from the iconic dolphin fountain to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The exhibits at the botanical gardens include the Children’s Rainforest Garden, the Tropical Conservatory, the Banyan Grove, the Bonsai exhibit, the Butterfly Garden, and many more.

Outdoor activities are endless in Sarasota. Play a round of golf at one of several championship golf courses, including University Park Country Club, Rolling Green Golf Club, and the Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Rent a sailboat, go kayaking, or take a tour of the Gulf. Parasailing, paddleboarding, and snorkeling are also fantastic options. Whatever your preference, join us in Sarasota!

Accommodations

Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort is known as one of the most luxurious resorts in Sarasota, offering an exclusive, secluded beach escape on the white, powdery sands of Lido Key. Enjoy the outdoor, heated pools and hot tubs - with both family-friendly spaces and adults-only pool, there's an outdoor space for everyone to enjoy. Other amenities at the Lido Beach Resort include a fitness center with everything from treadmills, elliptical machines, strength training equipment, free weights, and yoga mats. When it's time to dine, cool down with a refreshing cocktail and tempting bites at the beautiful waterfront Tiki Bar or indulge in fresh seafood and Italian cuisine from Drift Kitchen & Bar while enjoying panoramic views of the Gulf and skyline.

Lido Beach Resort is also near many enjoyable attractions like the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The Ringling Circus Museum, downtown Sarasota, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Kayaking Mangrove Tunnels, and many more. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from St. Armands Circle daily! Play golf at vibrant courses like Rolling Green Golf Club, The Highlands, and Tatum Ridge Golf Links or shop the boutiques and galleries on St. Armands Circle.

Newly renovated rooms and suites feature coastal design touches, luxe linens, spacious walk-in showers, and much more.

Tiki Tower Rooms are approx. 375 square feet and offer 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), plus a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, and dining seating for four. Tiki Tower rooms have outside entrances.

Palm Tower studio suites offer 1 king bed plus queen-sized sleeper sofa or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), private balcony, kitchen with a cooktop, full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, and dining seating for four.

Palm Tower One Bedroom Suites are approx. 525-650 square feet and offer 1 King bed in separate bedroom, living room with a sleeper sofa, private balcony, kitchen with a cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, and dining seating for four.

Palm Tower King/King Two Bedroom Suites are approx. 780–1,000 sq ft and feature 2 king beds in separate bedrooms, large private balcony, a living room with a sleeper sofa, two large bathrooms, kitchen with a cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, and dining seating for four.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is about 7 miles from the resort. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 60 miles from the resort. Parking: Self-parking is included in the resort fee for hotel guests. Valet parking approximately $20 per car, per night. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Rooms starting at

USD 349 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

Lido Beach Resort
700 Ben Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through December 11, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Rates are per night and subject to discounted Resort Fee* of $20 per room, per night and 13% tax. Tax rate subject to change without notice.

*Daily Resort Fee is discounted to $20 per room, per day for those who book their room through NWS/NWWT only (otherwise, it's approximately $40 plus tax per room, per day). Daily Resort Fee Includes: access to self-parking, shuttle service to and from St Armand's Circle between the hours of 8am-10:30pm, concierge services, notary services, high speed wireless internet access (excludes meeting rooms), access to 24-hour business and fitness center, beach chairs and towels, in-room bottled water, unlimited local and 1-800 calls, daily newspaper delivery and other amenities proved by the resort. Inclusions subject to change without notice.

Parking: Self parking is included in resort fee for hotel guests. Valet parking approximately $20 per car, per night. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

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.
Early departure, late check out and no show fees may apply.
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/lido-beach/
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.

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Please click here to book your flights (or click on picture above).
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM4M5
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Rooms starting at
USD 349 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted until 8 days prior to arrival. Cancellations received by hotel inside 7 days of arrival will forfeit their deposit for room and tax for their full reserved stay. Early departure fees apply. If you check out prior to your reserved departure date, a penalty for the entire reserved stay plus tax will apply. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for one night's deposit plus tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

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

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 # 1045735; Expiration Date 01/18/2026

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 Associates/Assistants: PAs may claim a maximum of 20 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to [MOC point amount] MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM), American Board of Pathology (ABPath), American Board of Pediatrics (ABP – only when applicable to individual program), American Board of Surgery (ABS), and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.

Registered Nurses: NWAS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, MI, MS, NH, NM, SC, TN, 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

$ 1075 Late Registration Fee

$ 280 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 975 Late Registration Fee

$ 260 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 875 Late Registration Fee

$ 230 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 November 16th, 2025 to December 16th, 2025. No refund after December 16th, 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.