Locations
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is America’s most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasure with a rich 300-year history just waiting to be discovered. Hundreds of lovingly preserved structures from the colonial and antebellum periods grace the Historic District’s narrow streets. Visit Charles Towne Landing, the site where the original settlement was established in 1670.
Explore the Charleston Museum, our nation’s first museum, founded in 1773. Tour Patriots Point, the world’s largest naval and maritime museum and home to WW II’s Fighting Lady, the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Drive to Fort Moultrie, scene of the first decisive American victory of the Revolution and a mainstay of shore defense until 1947. Take a scenic boat tour to Fort Sumter, the man-made island fortress where the Civil War began. World-famous plantations and gardens offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into life during the antebellum era.
Informative tours of the Charleston area are offered daily and are a must for all who want to truly appreciate this living museum. The area’s lush sea islands and sun-drenched beaches offer as much recreation and relaxation as your heart desires. Golf is on a world-class level, with challenging courses reflecting the natural beauty of South Carolina’s low country. Charter fishing in the Gulf Stream or inshore waters is readily available. Shopping is a passionate pursuit. Marvel at native sweet grass baskets and handmade crafts found in Charleston’s famous open-air market or browse through inviting boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops. When it comes to dining your biggest decision may just be what to try next.
Every meal is a celebration of tastes, with variety that ranges from traditional oyster roasts to fine continental dining. If festivals strike your fancy you have come to the right place. At any time of year you will always find more to see, do, and experience than you ever imagined in a place where warm welcomes have been a treasured tradition for over 300 years.
The Charleston Place
Located at the very heart of downtown Charleston, in the historic district and within walking distance of all the major attractions, The Charleston Place makes every guest feel part of this great Southern city. A gathering point for local society, this luxury hotel blends gentility and old-world charm with a leading-edge spa and innovative cuisine.
Leisure activities include working out in the state of the art fitness center, dining in the award-winning Charleston Grill and browsing the exclusive boutiques. The undisputed jewel in the hotel’s crown is located on the roof top of the fourth floor. Featuring a stunning retractable glass roof, you’ll feel like you’re standing on top of the world. It’s a Mecca for swimmers and sun-worshippers alike with a heated saltwater pool and luxurious lounge chairs on the deck. Striking ‘porthole’ windows overlook downtown Charleston and lush plants surround the pool and jacuzzi providing a private paradise.
Renowned as Charleston’s finest accommodations, modern luxuries include master controlled lighting, bedside reading lamps, a mini refrigerator, robes, slippers and much more. Bathrooms feature Italian Carrara marble vanities, walk-in rain head shower or soaking tub with shower combination, and exclusive The Charleston Place toiletries. Bedding options include a choice of one king or two double beds, based on availability at time of arrival.
The Charleston Place is located approximately 13 miles from the Charleston International Airport (CHS). Valet parking only; approximately $52 per night. For self parking options, a City of Charleston parking garage is located adjacent to the hotel, accessible from the hotel’s Meeting and Hasell Street entrances. Parking fees subject to change without notice.
TARGET AUDIENCE
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 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 wellbeing in the clinical setting.
Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.
Critical Care: The Team Approach |
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Monday, December 8 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | What’s New in ARDS? | K.Enfield | ||
| 0830 | Bedside Tools to Improve Ventilator Management: Driving Pressure, Ultrasound, and Impedance | K.Enfield | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | ECMO / Impella | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1045 | Airway Management | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1145 | Common Procedures in the ICU: Tracheostomy, PEG, Bedside Debridement | R.Sawyer | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, December 9 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Initial Management of the Multi-Trauma Patient | R.Sawyer | ||
| 0830 | What to Do if Someone Is Bleeding Really, Really Fast | R.Sawyer | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | What the Bedside Clinician Needs to Know About the Right Heart and the Interactions With Mechanical Ventilation |
K.Enfield | ||
| 1045 | Recent ICU Papers | K.Enfield | ||
| 1145 | AKI in the ICU | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, December 10 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Arterial Blood Gas Evaluation: Ions, Acids and Bases I | L.Guzzi | ||
| 0830 | Arterial Blood Gas Evaluation: Ions, Acids and Bases II | L.Guzzi | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Necrotizing Fasciitis | R.Sawyer | ||
| 1045 | Sepsis Is a Myth | R.Sawyer | ||
| 1145 | C. Diff in the ICU: Stewardship of Antibiotics, Testing, and the Environment | K.Enfield | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, December 11 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Who Benefits from the ICU? | K.Enfield | ||
| 0830 | PICS: How Can We Help the Primary Care Provider? | K.Enfield | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Noninvasive Cardiac Management: SVV, CO, CI - Treatment and Science | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1045 | Management of Blast Injuries: On the Battlefield and Off | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1145 | Intra-Abdominal Infections in the ICU | R.Sawyer | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 CE 2.9 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
| Rev. 10/17/24 | ||||
FACULTY
Kyle Enfield, MD, FSHEA, FCCM
Professor of Medicine
Vice Chair for Quality and Patient Safety
Department of Medicine
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia
Louis 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
Robert G. Sawyer, MD, FACS, FIDSA, FCCM
Professor of Surgery and Medical Engineering
Chair, Department of Surgery
Western Michigan University
Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, Michigan
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
(non-speaking role)
Stuart Lowson, BSc, MBBs, MRCP, FRCA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Co-Director Surgical Trauma ICU
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
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 Credit(s)™. 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 Anesthesiology™ (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 1 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/NWS is an approved provider of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. Provider number: 50-7480
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
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.
COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER
We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS/NWS 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.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
No penalty if canceled by October 8, 2025. Cancellations between October 9, 2025, and November 8, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after November 8, 2025, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can be applied toward tuition for another NWS/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.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
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.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-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.
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.