Critical Care: The Team Approach

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Schedule

Napa Valley, California
October 26 - 29, 2026

Monday, October 26

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

Key Concepts in Using and Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation

C.Sessler
0830

ARDS: Current Concepts

C.Sessler
0930

Break
0945

Ventilator Waveforms (Graphical Scalar Analysis)

A.Vinayak
1045

Asthma Ventilation

A.Vinayak
1145

ECMO / Impella

L.Guzzi
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, October 27

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Acid-Base I

L.Guzzi
0830

Acid-Base II

L.Guzzi
0930

Break
0945

Septic Shock: Concepts and Controversies

C.Sessler
1045

Sedation and Analgesia in the ICU: Comfort Without Coma

C.Sessler
1145

Lung Ultrasound

A.Vinayak
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, October 28

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Acute Right Heart Syndromes: The Problem With the Forgotten Ventricle

A.Vinayak
0830

Management of PE: When to Lyse

A.Vinayak
0930

Break
0945

Airway Management

L.Guzzi
1045

AKI in the ICU

L.Guzzi
1145

A Case-Based Approach to Safe Central Venous, Arterial, and Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization

C.Sessler
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, October 29

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Don't Worry, Be Happy: Mitigating Burnout in the ICU

C.Sessler
0830

Ventilator and Airway Complications: A Case-Based Approach

C.Sessler
0930

Break
0945

Management of Blast Injuries: On the Battlefield and Off

L.Guzzi
1045

Stroke Update

A.Vinayak
1145

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

A.Vinayak
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
3.10 Pharmacology? / 16.90 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Trauma? / 19.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

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

Curtis N. Sessler, MD, Master FCCP, FCCM, ATSF

Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine
Consultant in Faculty Development
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Virginia

Ajeet G. Vinayak, MD

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

Location

Napa Valley, California

With over 400 wineries, Napa Valley is the world's most diverse winery region. Napa Valley's culinary scene is thriving with more than 125 restaurants and a farm-to-table culture that inspires chefs throughout the world.

Sip wine next to a cozy fireplace to relax, restore, and reconnect. Napa Valley’s warm and welcoming communities offer one-of-a-kind hometown experiences that span from elegant to quirky and magical to romantic.

In addition to fabulous wine and food, Napa Valley is home to art, music, architecture, and limitless outdoor adventures on both intimate and grand scales. Revolving art exhibitions at wineries, permanent and special museum exhibitions, art galleries, open studios, historic and contemporary architecture, and art festivals all provide a cultural experience that is legendary. At night, the Napa Valley is sizzling with activity. Whether you are dancing and dining in Calistoga or catching a live show in downtown Napa, you are guaranteed a great time.

Accommodations

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Experience the charm and beauty of California’s world-famous wine country from the comfy home base of the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel. Its convenient location, just off Highway 29, makes it an ideal choice for exploring the Napa Wine Country and other exciting local activities and attractions.

Treat yourself to a blissful experience at SpaWell at the Napa Valley Marriott offering a variety of deluxe, full-service treatments for total rejuvenation, or be spoiled and beautified in the salon. Wander the outdoor garden spaces, relax by a warm fire pit, unwind in the luxurious resort-style swimming pool, or stay on track in the fitness center. Enjoy a delicious meal at Little Summer, where you'll find a menu incorporating local, seasonal ingredients to create simple dishes with a gourmet touch or stop by the Little Market to grab your favorite freshly brewed Ohm drink and a quick snack.

Guest rooms feature 1 King or 2 Double pillow-top beds (based on hotel availability) with luxurious linens, flat-screen HD TV, coffee/tea maker, mini-refrigerator, safe, alarm clock, iron/board, luxurious bathrobes, spa-quality bath essentials and more.

The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa is located approximately 55 miles from the Oakland International Airport (OAK), 32 miles from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and 67 miles from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Having a rental car at this location will give you the freedom to fully explore the surrounding area.

Wine Country Airporter makes transportation from SFO Airport to Napa easier and they have a stop at The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa so you can be dropped off right at the lobby doors! Wine Country Airporter offers 4 round trips per day. Visit https://www.winecountryairporter.com/ for schedules, prices and to make a reservation.

Rooms starting at

USD 279 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1765575324814&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa
3425 Solano Ave
Napa, CA 94558

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through September 28, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Group rates will be subject to the prevailing state and local taxes (currently 12%), a California Tourism assessment fee of 0.24% and the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement fee of 3% for a total of 15.24% total taxes. Taxes subject to change.

Daily Destination Amenity Fee is waived for those who booked their room through NWS/NWWT reservation methods only (otherwise, it’s approx. $30 per room, per night). Daily Destination Amenity Includes: Complimentary Coffee/Tea in the lobby, Daily Morning Yoga class, Complimentary Fitness center access, 1-Hour Complimentary Electric Bike rental (per stay, per guest), Purified water stations throughout hotel, Daily S'mores kits, Nightly Local Vintner Pour, Wireless in-room high speed internet in guestrooms. Destination Amenity Fee inclusions are subject to change without notice. Please note: Group's waived Destination Amenity Fee DOES NOT include the daily $20 Food & Beverage credit. If you wish to opt in to the $20 per room, per day Destination Amenity Fee to receive this amenity, please consult the Front Desk upon check-in.

PARKING: Self-parking is complimentary for NWS attendees (normally $10/day). Electric charging station available.

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.

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.

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars!
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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 NM4RG
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Rooms starting at
$279 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's stay and tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations received by hotel inside 72 hours of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. Early departure and no show fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a no show, you will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. Travel insurance is recommended. Please review your reservation for accuracy.

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 1046366; Expiration Date 10/29/2026

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 August 27th, 2026 to September 26th, 2026. No refund after September 26th, 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.