Locations
Kona, Hawaii
On the Big Island, you’ll find diverse rainforest ecosystems, tumbling waterfalls, and a warm culture that embodies an authentic and heartfelt Aloha Spirit. The Kohala Coast, also referred to as the Gold Coast because of year round sunshine, is located on the west coast of the Big Island, north of the Kona Coast. Here you’ll find Hawaii’s golf mecca with world-class courses carved out of ancient lava flows nestled among historical Hawaiian landmarks and fronting some of the most beautiful coastline of the Pacific.
Waimea is home to Parker Ranch where fluorescent green pastures give way to lush valleys and a host of vibrant natural greens. Take a hike into spectacular valleys (Waipio Valley and Pololu Valley are a hiker’s paradise) and to hidden waterfalls. Explore the Pacific waters with tropical fish and turtles, go deep sea fishing, scuba diving, or boogie boarding. Visit the world’s most famous observatories on majestic Mauna Kea (13,796 ft.) for incredible scenery and star gazing. Watch for manta rays at night, delight in a helicopter flight over an active volcano, or go on a sunset cruise.
Walk to ancient fish ponds, sacred Hawaiian sites, heiaus, and petroglyphs on the Big Island. Puukohola Heiau, built by King Kamehameha in Kawaihae next to Spencer Beach Park, is worth a visit to learn and experience Hawaiian history. Flume the historic Kohala Sugar Plantation irrigation ditch by kayak on a unique ecotour. Last but not least, the Kohala Coast shoreline offers plenty of opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and boating.
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Located on Hapuna Beach, part of Mauna Kea Resort, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort stretches along its namesake white-sand beach on the Island of Hawaii. The Kohala Coast is known for its world-class shoreline as well as for the cultural and archaeological gems nestled between its centuries-old lava fields. This resort's contemporary style contrasts perfectly with the lush, manicured gardens and the endless blues of the sky and the ocean. Enjoy several dining venues throughout the Mauna Kea Beach Resort complex. Hit the links on the award-winning 18-hole Hapuna Golf Course designed by Arnold Palmer. Cool off in two swimming pools, including a 6,800-square-foot free-form family pool and an adult-exclusive infinity pool, overlooking Hapuna Beach. Stay on the top of your game in The WestinWorkout Center and Crossfit Studio or unwind with a luxurious treatment in the full-service Hapuna Spa.
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort features oversized guest rooms, all with beautiful ocean and sunset-facing views from their private lanai (balcony). Guest rooms are designed for Hawaii’s tropical ocean breezes with a brilliant double entry door design that allows guests to open the solid door and secure an outer one, with its wooden privacy louvers, for airflow. With the lanai door also open, sweet tropical breezes, and sounds of the ocean fill the room. Other amenities include 1 King or 2 Queen Westin Heavenly beds (based on hotel availability), coffee/tea maker, mini fridge, flat-screen TV, and much more.
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort is located 22 miles from the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA). Self-parking and valet parking is reduced for NWS attendees to $15 + tax, per day (normally $35 + tax, per day). Maximum 1 vehicle per room. 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, October 6 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | ARDS Update | A.Vinayak | ||
| 0830 | Ventilator Waveforms | A.Vinayak | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Acute Stroke Intervention | T.Bleck | ||
| 1045 | Coma and Brain Death | T.Bleck | ||
| 1145 | ECMO / Impella | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, October 7 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Acid-Base I | L.Guzzi | ||
| 0830 | Acid-Base II | L.Guzzi | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Acute Right Heart Syndromes: The Problem With The Forgotten Ventricle | A.Vinayak | ||
| 1045 | Management Of PE: When to Lyse | A.Vinayak | ||
| 1145 | Neurologic Implications of Sepsis | T.Bleck | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday October 8 – Open Day |
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Thursday, October 9 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Seizures and Status Epilepticus | T.Bleck | ||
| 0830 | Management of Severe Head Trauma | T.Bleck | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Airway Management | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1045 | Noninvasive Cardiac Management: SVV, CO, CI - Treatment and Science | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1145 | Lung Ultrasound | A.Vinayak | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, October 10 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Update on Sedation and Delirium | A.Vinayak | ||
| 0830 | Endocrine Emergencies | A.Vinayak | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Critical Care of the Patient With Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage | T.Bleck | ||
| 1045 | Neurogenic Respiratory Failure | T.Bleck | ||
| 1145 | AKI in the ICU | L.Guzzi | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 4 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
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FACULTY
Thomas P. Bleck, MD, MCCM, FNCS
Professor of Neurology, Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Professor Emeritus of Neurological Sciences, Neurosurgery, Anesthesiology, and Internal Medicine
Rush Medical College
Chicago, Illinois
Director, Neurocritical Care Fellowship
Northwestern University
Founding Past President, The Neurocritical Care Society
Senior Editor, Critical Care Medicine
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
Ajeet G. Vinayak, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director Medical Intensive Care Unit
Medstar Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
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 1044597; Expiration Date 10/10/2025.
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 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 August 6, 2025. Cancellations between August 7, 2025, and September 6, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 6, 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.