Critical Care: The Team Approach

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Opal Key Resort & Marina

Schedule

Key West, Florida
March 19 - 22, 2026

Thursday, March 19

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

Ventilatory Failure

J.Kress
0830

Update in ARDS

J.Kress
0930

Break
0945

Sepsis Definitions: What's in a Name?

T.Osborn
1045

Sepsis Management Updates

T.Osborn
1145

Ventilator Graphics

L.Morrow
1245

Adjourn

Friday, March 20

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Massive Bleeding, Blood Products, and the Thromboelastogram (TEG)

L.Morrow
0830

The Ongoing 'Ideal' Resuscitation Fluid Debate

L.Morrow
0930

Break
0945

Sedation / Analgesia / Delirium

J.Kress
1045

Acid-Base

J.Kress
1145

Vasopressors: What to Use When

T.Osborn
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, March 21

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Emergent Intubation of the Morbidly Obese

T.Osborn
0830

Beyond the Stethoscope: When Physician Becomes Family

T.Osborn
0930

Break
0945

From Swan to Cheetah: Hemodynamic Monitoring in the ICU

L.Morrow
1045

You Won't Believe What I Saw in the ICU Today

L.Morrow
1145

ICU Care: Less Is More

J.Kress
1245

Adjourn

Sunday, March 22

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Nutrition and the Microbiome

J.Kress
0830

Tips on Optimizing Procedures and Avoiding Complications

J.Kress
0930

Break
0945

Difficult Conversations

T.Osborn
1045

Managing Organ Donors in Your ICU

L.Morrow
1145

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why That Loser You Work With Thinks He Is the Smartest Guy in the Room

L.Morrow
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
5.40 Pharmacology? / 14.60 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Trauma? / 20.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

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

Lee Morrow, MD, MSc, FCP, FCCP, FCCM, ATSF

Professor of Medicine and Professor of Pharmacy
Creighton University
Chief Medical Officer
Live On Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska

Tiffany Osborn, MD, MPH, FCCM, FACEP, FAAEM

Professor of Surgery and Emergency Medicine
Director, Sepsis Quality Initiative
Washington University Department of Surgery
Director of Leadership and Professional Development
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri

Location

Key West, Florida

With its charming lanes, quaint shops, and fabulous vintage “Conch Homes,” the scenery of Key West will enchant you. From lush tropical foliage to breathtaking turquoise waters, Key West is the perfect setting for unrivaled watersports, seaside dining, souvenir hunting, and local cultural experiences.

Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts will not want to miss swimming amongst the only living coral reef in the continental U.S. Look out for parrotfish, multi-colored wrasses, grouper, butterfly fish, angelfish, hogfish, porcupinefish, trumpetfish, and snapper. Turtles, rays, lobsters, and dolphins also make their home in this living reef. Back on land, tee up at The Key West Golf Club, designed by golf legend Rees Jones. This course is suited to players of all abilities. Key West also hosts the former home of Ernest Hemingway, now accessible to thousands of visitors every year as a museum.

Shopping in Key West is a delight. Here, you’ll find treasures unlike anywhere else. Get beach ready with a pair of Kino sandals, made right in Key West, or stop into one of many unique art galleries for a native masterpiece to take home. When it’s time to eat, dining options are abundant and diverse, whether you’re barefoot or ready for china and silver. Take a food tour to sample fare from several prominent Key West restaurants.

Accommodations

Opal Key Resort & Marina

Opal Key Resort & Marina, a part of the acclaimed Opal Collection, offers the ultimate blend of luxury and relaxation in the heart of Key West. Its prime location adjacent to Mallory Square on the waterfront of Old Town Key West within a working cruise ship port, and just one block away from Duval Street, puts you right in the middle of all the excitement that Key West is renowned for. Indulge in the culinary delights of the resort while enjoying stunning ocean views and sunsets. The Sunset Deck provides the perfect setting for a memorable night out, complete with live entertainment and exceptional dining experiences.

Guest rooms are designed to cater to your senses, offering top-of-the-line amenities like plush bedding, luxurious bathrobes, premium bath products, single cup coffee maker, radio/alarm clock with iPod connection, iron/board, and more. Experience unparalleled comfort and leave feeling rejuvenated.

Opal Key Resort & Marina is located approximately 4.5 miles from Key West International Airport (EYW) and 163 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA). Parking is approximately $30 per day for self-parking and $40 per day for valet parking. Parking rates subject to change without notice. Please note the clearance height of the garage is 6'8". No parking available for oversized vehicles or trailers.

Rooms starting at

USD 559 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://reservations.opalcollection.com/opal-key/availability.asp?startDate=03/18/2026&endDate=03/22/2026&requesttype=invBlockCode&code=6227025#&openWidget=1

Opal Key Resort & Marina
245 Front Street
Key West, FL 33040

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through February 16, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

• Rates are per night and subject to 12.5% tax. Tax rate subject to change without notice.
• $35 plus tax, per room, per day Resort Fee* is waived for those who book their room through NWS/NWWT group reservation methods ONLY and will be reflected upon checkout.
• Maximum 4 people per room.
• 1 King or 2 Queen beds, based on hotel availability at time of check-in.
• All rooms are non-smoking.
• Reservation holder must be 21 years of age or older and must be present at the time of check-in.

*Resort Fee Includes: Unlimited local and toll-free phone calls; wireless high-speed internet (excludes meeting rooms); hotel lobby refreshments including Starbucks brewed coffee and fresh Florida orange juice in the mornings, and virgin mojitos in the afternoon; bottled waters in guest room and on arrival and check-out; in-room umbrellas and ponchos for use during the few days with liquid sunshine; use of two bathrobes and matching slippers in all guest rooms; pool towels for all watersports activities as needed; and poolside refreshments daily including fresh fruit kabobs and popsicles and iced towels. They will even polish your sunglasses for you. The resort charge also includes concierge service, in-room safes, in-room coffee service, and 24-hour access to Business Center and Fitness Center. Resort fee inclusions are subject to change without notice.

PARKING: Resort parking approximately $30 per day for self-parking and $40 per day for valet parking. Parking rates subject to change without notice. Please note the clearance height of the garage is 6'8". No parking available for oversized vehicles or trailers.

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.
Room rates per night unless otherwise noted.
A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.
Early departure, late check out and no show fees may apply.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link.
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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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
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Rooms starting at
$559 per night

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. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or 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 highly recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card required for one night's stay plus tax 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 remaining reserved stay plus tax.

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link.

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 1045888; Expiration Date 03/22/2026

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

$ 975 Early Registration Fee

$ 1025 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1075 Late Registration Fee

$ 280 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 875 Early Registration Fee

$ 925 Regular Registration Fee

$ 975 Late Registration Fee

$ 260 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 775 Early Registration Fee

$ 825 Regular Registration Fee

$ 875 Late Registration Fee

$ 230 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 January 18th, 2026 to February 17th, 2026. No refund after February 17th, 2026; 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.