Honolulu, Hawaii

Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the world-famous neighborhood of Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Today, Waikiki is Oahu’s main resort area and a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Waikiki is most famous for its beaches - with Leahi (Diamond Head) as your backdrop, the calm waters of Waikiki are perfect for a surfing lesson or catamaran ride. But there’s more to Waikīkī than just the beach. Attractions like the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikīkī Aquarium offer fun for the whole family. High-end boutiques, shops, and restaurants can be found all along Kalākaua and Kūhiō Avenues and at gathering places like the Royal Hawaiian Center, the Waikīkī Beach Walk and the International Market Place. Waikīkī is within a half hour of a variety of Oʻahu attractions, including Pearl Harbor, ʻIolani Palace, the Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Nature Preserve, a marine life conservation district. While most visitors spend the majority of their time in Honolulu and Waikīkī, there are treasures waiting to be discovered throughout the island.

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is proudly named after the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili'uokalani and welcomes you to a fresh perspective on resorts and was voted #8 AMONG TOP 25 RESORTS IN HAWAII BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2021. Located on the fashionable Kalakaua Avenue, it presides over the most famous shoreline in the world, just steps away from the Waikiki Beach. Surrounded by the ocean, Diamond Head, and Waikiki, 'Alohilani is a modern oasis offering a refreshing balance of energy and relaxation in a lively, urban location.

Be greeted by the open-air lobby and two story 280,000 gallon Oceanarium. Revel in the 17,000 square foot seascape pool deck, infinity pool and hot tub, or relax with a treatment at the Island Club and Spa. Stay fit at the rooftop fitness center offering sunset yoga, tennis lessons, batting cages, and more. Find the perfect treasure or souvenir at the resort's retail boutiques, featuring a curated mix of local and international brands. Finally, don't forget to elevate your beach day with a rental from nearby Beach Candy Waikiki offering a range of rental gear such as surfboards, paddle boards, beach chairs and beach toys to enhance your experience.

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach features four dining outlets, including two Asian restaurants from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Sample casual ramen, dim sum and traditional wok fried dishes, peruse the expansive buffet at Makana Lani, or visit Piccola Onda for casual Italian. Round out your meal with ice cream from Double Fat Ice Cream or Haagen-dazs, Waikiki or cool off with a specialty drink at one of the resort bars.

Guest rooms are approximately 330 square feet and blend luxury with local elements and most have a private lanai. Guest room amenities include 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), flat screen TV,  compact refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, iron/board, safe, hairdryer, and more.

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is located approximately 9 miles from the Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Resort parking is discounted for guests that reserve their room via NWS/NWWT reservation methods only: Self-parking $25 per vehicle, per day (normally $48 per vehicle, per day); Valet parking $45 per vehicle, per day (normally $55 per vehicle, per day). Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Speedi Shuttle is offering attendees and their travel companions discounted shared airport/hotel shuttle service. Guests with prearranged arrival reservations are met in the baggage claim area, then directed to their waiting shuttle. Vehicle amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, 6’1” headroom, adjustable headrests and comfortable seats. For pricing and reservations, visit https://www.speedishuttle.com/a/r/multiaff7.4/sp1/i/2/res/universal?force_cr=&widget=

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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
Honolulu, Hawaii
July 15-19, 2024

Monday, July 15

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0725 Welcome NWS Staff
  0730 ARDS Management: An Overview M.Javed
  0830 Ventilator Asynchrony: Using Ventilator Graphics to Improve Patient Care M.Javed
  0930 Break
  0945 Physiologically Difficult Airway Management C.Jabaley
  1045 Mechanics of Mechanical Circulatory Support C.Jabaley
  1145 Common Procedures in the ICU: Tracheostomy, PEG, Bedside Debridement R.Sawyer
  1245 Adjourn
     

Tuesday, July 16

  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 ECMO for the General Intensivist M.Javed
  1045 Newer Anticoagulants and Reversal Methodologies M.Javed
  1145 Post-Cardiac Arrest Care: Optimizing Long‐Term Outcomes C.Jabaley
  1245 Adjourn
     

Wednesday, July 17 – Open Day

     

Thursday, July 18

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  0730 Updates in Heart Failure C.Jabaley
  0830 Antiarrhythmics C.Jabaley
  0930 Break
  0945 Necrotizing Fasciitis R.Sawyer
  1045 Necrotizing Pancreatitis: When To, and Not To Operate R.Sawyer
  1145 DKA Management M.Javed
  1245 Adjourn
     

Friday, July 19

  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 Fluid Resuscitation Myths C.Jabaley
  1045 Management of Sepsis C.Jabaley
  1145 Severe C. Difficile Disease: When and How To Operate R.Sawyer
  1245 Adjourn  
 

20 CME

20 Class A CE

20 CE

4.7 Pharmacology Hours†

 
  Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.  
  Rev. 5/16/23  

FACULTY

 

Craig S. Jabaley, MD, FCCM
Associate Professor
Department of Critical Care Medicine and Anesthesiology
Emory University Department of Anesthesiology
Atlanta, Georgia

Muhammad Ali Javed, MD, FCCP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Pulmonary and Neuro Critical Care
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Department of Critical Care Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri

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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1043710; Expiration Date 07/19/24.

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 May 15, 2024. Cancellations between May 16, 2024, and June 15, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after June 15, 2024, 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.

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