Critical Care: The Team Approach

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
November 3 - 6, 2025

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

Schedule

Critical Care: The Team Approach

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
November 3 - 6, 2025

Monday, November 3
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation
    T.Bell
  • 0830
    Ventilator-Associated Events
    T.Bell
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Sedation and Delirium / Alcohol Withdrawal
    R.Fontenette
  • 1045
    Stroke Update
    R.Fontenette
  • 1145
    Driving Pressure, Transmural Pressure and Other Ventilator Guides
    S.Lowson
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, November 4
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Arrhythmias I
    S.Lowson
  • 0830
    Arrhythmias II
    S.Lowson
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Extubation in the ICU
    T.Bell
  • 1045
    CRRT
    T.Bell
  • 1145
    ICH Management
    R.Fontenette
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, November 5
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Massive Transfusion
    R.Fontenette
  • 0830
    Agents to Help Stop Bleeding
    R.Fontenette
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Airway Management in the ICU
    S.Lowson
  • 1045
    Interesting Recent Papers
    S.Lowson
  • 1145
    Continuous and Extended Infusion Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
    T.Bell
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, November 6
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Right Ventricular Failure
    S.Lowson
  • 0830
    Vasoplegic Shock
    S.Lowson
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Fever in the ICU
    T.Bell
  • 1045
    Resuscitation
    R.Fontenette
  • 1145
    Which Fluids Should I Use?
    R.Fontenette
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Taison Bell, MD, MBA

Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia

Roderick W. Fontenette, MD, Lt Col (ret), MHCM, CPE, FACEP, FCCM

ICU Program Medical Director
Sound Critical Care, St. Helena Hospital
St. Helena, California
Volunteer Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California Davis
Sacramento, California

Stuart Lowson, BSc, MBBs, MRCP, FRCA

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Co-Director Surgical Trauma ICU
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia

Location

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

One of the many attractions Grand Cayman has to offer is Seven Mile Beach. With sand stretching as far as the eye can see, it is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean. Other attractions on Grand Cayman include the 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, the National Trust’s Mastic Trail, the Cayman Islands National Museum in George Town, Pedro St. James Historic Site in Savannah, Boatswains Beach, blowholes in East End, and historic buildings now being restored. Rum Point is also not to be missed. An amazing variety of local treasures await you, including shell jewelry, thatch work, wood carvings, crocheted items, pepper sauces, tropical fruit jams, honey, and figurines made from Cayman’s semi-precious stone, Caymanite.

Cayman is recognized as the birthplace of Caribbean recreational diving. Today, it’s one of the world’s top dive destinations. Dive warm calm waters, 100-foot-plus visibility, and a breathtaking variety of marine life. See steep walls adorned with sponges and corals in a stunning array of colors, shallow reefs filled with schooling and solitary fish and small invertebrates, and wrecks featuring photogenic structures and curious marine residents.

There’s also the World’s Best 12-foot Dive—unique Stingray City. Silvery Tarpon hover motionless in mid-water surrounded by glittery Silversides and French Angelfish that fin in close to check you out. Watersports centers offer plenty of other ways to enjoy the ocean including kayaks, windsurfing boards, Hobie Cats, parasailing, water-skiing, and more. Marine life can even be viewed from a submarine. The activities and possibilities in Grand Cayman are endless and ready to be enjoyed!

Accommodations

The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

Fresh off a $50 million redesign, the Westin Grand Cayman offers a new island-chic vibe beautifully situated on prime oceanfront of the famous Seven Mile Beach in the heart of Grand Cayman. Named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, the resort has been recognized for its excellence. Can't-miss attractions near the hotel include Camana Bay and shopping and dining within walking distance. The property also features Red Sail Sports, located onsite for all of your water sports needs. Spend your days playing on the beach, snorkeling or diving, or just floating in the freshwater pool and hot tubs while enjoying a refreshing cocktail from the swim-up bar.

Treat yourself to a pampering visit to the spa offering thirteen treatment rooms, two steam and sauna rooms, women’s whirlpool, Vichy Shower, massages, and a variety of treatments to rejuvenate the body and soul. Stay on track in the 24-hour Westin WORKOUT® Fitness Studio while the kids have fun at the Westin Family Kids Club. Sample the variety of flavors, from a romantic dinner on the beach to casual patio dining at Ferdinand's. Welcoming, newly renovated guest rooms await you, with relaxing island-inspired designs, incredible views, and thoughtful amenities.

Run of Ocean guestrooms feature 1 King bed plus sofa sleeper or 2 double beds, patio or balcony, coffee/tea service, mini-refrigerator, safe, iron/board, alarm clock, hair dryer, robes, and more to ensure a comfortable stay. The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa is located approximately 7.5 miles from the Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM).

Rooms starting at
USD 429 per night *
  • Rooms starting at

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room plus tax due at the time of booking to reserve your room. 

Group room rates are limited and only available via the NWS/NWWT reservation link.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellation of room reservations accepted by hotel without penalty until 30 days prior to arrival. Cancellation of room reservations received by the hotel 29-15 days of arrival will forfeit 1 night's room plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Cancellation of room reservations received by the hotel 14 days or less prior to arrival or complete no-show will be charged for their entire reserved stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Early departure fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, an early checkout fee equal to 1 night’s room and tax plus any mandatory fees (if applicable) will apply. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended. 

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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 1045107; Expiration Date 11/06/2025
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, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

  • MD/DO
    $ 925 Early Registration Fee
    $ 975 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1000 Late Registration Fee
    $ 260 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 825 Early Registration Fee
    $ 875 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 900 Late Registration Fee
    $ 230 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 725 Early Registration Fee
    $ 775 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 800 Late Registration Fee
    $ 210 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 September 4th, 2025 to October 4th, 2025 . No refund after October 4th, 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.
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.

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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.

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