Critical Care: The Team Approach

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, Florida

Schedule

Orlando, Florida
March 13 - 16, 2025

Thursday, March 13

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

ARDS Management Overview

M.Javed
0830

Ventilator Asynchrony: Using Ventilator Graphics to Improve Patient Care

M.Javed
0930

Break
0945

Acute Stroke Intervention

T.Bleck
1045

Critical Care of the Patient With Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

T.Bleck
1145

Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

J.Shiber
1245

Adjourn

Friday, March 14

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

EKGs (A Curriculum of Lectures: Ischemia, Infarction, Arrhythmias, etc.)

J.Shiber
0830

Trauma Airway Management

J.Shiber
0930

Break
0945

ECMO for the General Intensivist

M.Javed
1045

DKA Management

M.Javed
1145

Neurologic Implications of Sepsis

T.Bleck
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, March 15

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Seizures and Status Epilepticus

T.Bleck
0830

Management of Severe Head Trauma

T.Bleck
0930

Break
0945

How We Got to Now: The History of Resuscitation

J.Shiber
1045

The Critically Ill IVDA

J.Shiber
1145

Newer Anticoagulants and Reversal Methodologies

M.Javed
1245

Adjourn

Sunday, March 16

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Burnout in the ICU

M.Javed
0830

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care in the ICU

M.Javed
0930

Break
0945

Neurogenic Respiratory Failure

T.Bleck
1045

Coma and Brain Death

T.Bleck
1145

Cardiac Devices: Pacers, ICDs, VADs

J.Shiber
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
4.50 Pharmacology? / 15.50 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Controlled Substances? / 2.00 Trauma? / 18.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Thomas P. Bleck, MD, MCCM, FNCS

Professor of Neurology, Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Professor Emeritus of Neurological Sciences, Neurosurgery, Anesthesiology, and Internal Medicine
Rush Medical College
Chicago, Illinois
Director, Neurocritical Care Fellowship
Northwestern University
Founding Past President, The Neurocritical Care Society
Senior Editor, Critical Care Medicine

Muhammad Ali Javed, MD, FCCP, FCCM

Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care Medicine
Program Director - CCM fellowship
Department of Critical Care
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri

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

Orlando, Florida

With over 40 million visitors every year, Orlando has long been one of the most popular vacation spots in the country. Most people automatically think of the mouse, but Orlando has a lot more to offer, no matter what you like to do on vacation. There’s golf, shopping, nearby beaches, large theme parks, and exciting nightlife.

Orlando is not just for kids anymore! From the thrill of new attractions at the world-famous theme parks and restaurants serving scrumptious foods to enlightening cultural excursions, Orlando offers a completely new vacation experience for first-time and repeat visitors.

Here are just a few of the attractions:

Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk; Titanic: The Experience; SeaWorld; Disney’s Animal Kingdom®; Test Track ride at Epcot®; Magic Kingdom® Park; the Brevard Zoo; and La Nouba™ - Cirque du Soleil®. Then there is the dining with entertainment. Orlando has the world’s largest Hard Rock Café, a Planet Hollywood, Harley Davidson, NASCAR Café, and almost every other themed restaurant that exists. In addition, there is a wonderful collection of ethnic eateries. For a complete list visit: www.visitorlando.com

Accommodations

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

At Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, fun gets an Italian accent - and everyone gets to have an unforgettable time. Since this hotel is located bayside, right on the grounds of Universal Orlando, the thrills couldn’t be any closer. Nestled along the water, and with details like cobblestone streets and towering Italian cypress trees just like the seaside town of Portofino, Italy, you’ll swear you’re actually in Europe. Here, you’ll find three stunning pools to choose from playful to chill. The Beach Pool is ideal place for the family featuring a Roman aqueduct-themed water-slide, sandy beach, adjacent children’s pool, two hot tubs and three colorful beach cabanas. For those who’d like to indulge in a little pampering, the full-service Mandara Spa® offers a personal oasis where you can relax, rejuvenate, and renew. Enjoy an invigorating workout at Mandara Spa®’s Fitness Center. From free weights to a variety of cardio machines, the facilities are designed to keep your workout routine. If you like to shop, you'll find an amazing variety of stores here, offering everything from character-themed souvenirs and apparel to valuable collectibles. Explore five wonderful boutiques right inside Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, where you can find European fashions, jewelry, rare works of art and more. After hours of excitement at the parks, come back to the hotel and take the time to sip an espresso or enjoy a creamy gelato in the Harbor Piazza as you listen to live music. Every evening, the hotel’s Harbor Piazza comes alive with a musical celebration that captures the romance and charm of Italy and the allure of Mediterranean hospitality. When it's time to dine, choose from 8 restaurants and lounges with everything from gourmet dining to grab and go options. Newly renovated guest rooms have Italian flair and offer amenities such as mini refrigerator, Keurig coffeemaker with gourmet coffee and teas, laptop safe, free Wi-Fi, iHome iPod docking station, iron/board, hair dryer and much more.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel guests receive exclusive theme park benefits that will make your time at Universal Orlando even sweeter. Right next door are two amazing theme parks plus the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex. Walking paths and shuttle buses connect all of Universal Orlando's on-site resort hotels to Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk. Universal's Volcano Bay is accessible via complimentary shuttle.

Guests of ALL Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Enjoy:

Breeze into Universal’s Volcano Bay an hour earlier than other guests with Early Park Admission*. Valid theme park admission required (select attractions).

It’s a quick hop from Universal Orlando Resort hotels to the parks with free water taxis or Shuttles.

Everything’s in walking distance. Most of Universal Orlando Resort hotels and parks are connected with paths that are awesome for a nice stroll or a healthy jog. There's even a walking path straight to Universal's Volcano Bay from select hotels.

Keep it simple when you dine and shop by charging purchases across the Resort to your room key card.

Want to shop without carrying your purchases around? There's free merchandise delivery from Resort shops to your Universal hotel.

Wake up with a star. Get an exclusive Universal Orlando wake-up call each morning.

Plus, Guests of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel also enjoy:

Forget the regular lines with FREE Universal Express Unlimited ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure†. Valid theme park admission required (select attractions).

Save time with priority seating at many Universal Orlando restaurants for guests of Premier hotels. Just show your valid room key to the hostess.

†Terms and conditions may apply. Inclusions subject to change without notice.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is located approximately 18 miles from the Orlando International Airport (MCO).

*Early Park Admission: Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening for Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

From

$399 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through February 10, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are subject to all applicable city, county, state or federal taxes that apply at time of room occupancy. Currently, the tax rate is 12.5% (sales tax 6.5%, occupancy 6%) per occupied room night. Taxes and fees subject to change without notice.

Hotel requires that there be at least one guest that is 21 years of age or older occupying a room in order to check in.

Parking: Overnight Parking is discounted for hotel guests that book their room via NWS/NWWT group reservation methods only to $15 + tax, per vehicle, per night for self-parking and $23 + tax, per vehicle, per night for Valet. Regular parking fees are approximately $31 plus tax per vehicle, per night for self-parking and $40 plus tax per vehicle, per night for Valet parking. 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.
Guest rooms are non-smoking.
Early departure, late check out and no show fees apply.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.

We have reached our rooming list cutoff. Please book directly with hotel at the going rate: https://www.loewshotels.com/portofino-bay-hotel
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.

To purchase specially priced Walt Disney World® Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, visit https://www.mydisneygroup.com/nwascc25/ or call 407-566-5600 and provide group code G0855274.
Be sure to purchase your specially priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets by 03/12/2025 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.
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Universal Orlando Resort is happy to offer a unique ticket link for convention attendees. Although most of the ticket products available via this ticket link are priced in alignment with our general online pricing, we are able to offer an exclusive specially priced After 2PM convention ticket (After 4PM during peak seasons). This ticket is specially designed for meeting attendees; please click on Full Details in the ticket store for more information. Pricing is subject to change without notice.
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Hogwarts™ Express: Because the Hogwarts™ Express will transport guests from one theme park to another, they will need a park-to-park admission ticket to ride the train.

Rooms starting at
$399 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night room + tax required to hold your room at time of reservation.

We have reached our rooming list cutoff. Please book directly with hotel at the going rate: https://www.loewshotels.com/portofino-bay-hotel

CANCELLATIONS

The 1 night + tax deposit is refundable if cancellation is received by the hotel at least 5 days prior to guest arrival date and a cancellation number is obtained. Cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 days of guest arrival date will result in a cancellation fee of 1 night + tax. Early departure fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged 50% of the room rate for each night that the guest is departing early. No-shows will be charged a cancellation fee up to the full reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

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 is designed to meet requirements for Class A CE credit. Once approved by AANA, this will be indicated.

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

$ 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 January 12th, 2025 to February 11th, 2025 . No refund after February 11th, 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.

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.

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.