Critical Care: The Team Approach - Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton), South Carolina

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Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton), South Carolina

Known as one of the benchmarks in Lowcountry living as one of the finest communities in the Southeast. Palmetto Bluff is a small quaint community that combines privacy and extensive amenities near Hilton Head and Savannah. Enriched by wilderness, rivers, and salt marshes and the aromatic smells of nature, Palmetto Bluff is an experience like no other.

Palmetto Bluff has a diverse amount of things to do, from kayaking, boating, fishing, playing a round at the May River Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course, testing your archery and marksmanship skills at the Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club, rejuvenating in the state of the art Spa Montage, to visiting the nearby Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island Lighthouse, Tybee Island Marine Science Center, the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge and so much more. Enjoy Palmetto Bluff's scenic views from the 20 miles of trails throughout the area that are open to the public. Hike, bike, or walk the trails in these beautiful wooded areas. No trip to Palmetto Bluff is complete without a Lowcountry keepsake to take home with you. Some of the best Southern makers and artisans call this area home, and you can browse their wares in retail locations around the Bluff.

Dining around Palmetto Bluff can be a luxury experience. With restaurants like Octagon which has an elegant farm-to-table southern feel, the River House, an upscale waterfront steakhouse and seafood restaurant which gives an organic new American elegance, or Buffalos that specializes in Lowcountry cuisine.

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Set between Hilton Head and Savannah, Montage Palmetto Bluff is nestled along the banks of the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Montage Palmetto Bluff is the classic southern escape you have been looking for, with beautifully enriched wilderness, rivers, and salt marshes in this 20,000 acre community.

Montage Palmetto Bluff is a beautiful resort that provides the best views of the maritime forest, inland lagoons, and the sweeping May River. Guest rooms feature amenities such as 1 King or 2 Queen beds (based on hotel availability), LCD Smart TV and stereo, Nespresso Coffee Machine, mini refrigerator, safe, iron/board, steamer, hairdryer, and more. Montage Palmetto Bluff also offers an array of hotel amenities like biking and fishing equipment, afternoon “porching”, nightly s'mores and offerings of classics Lowcountry dishes like shrimp 'n grits and oysters. With so many things to do from tubing, kayaking, and dolphin watching at sunset everyone can enjoy the luxurious accommodations from Montage Palmetto Bluff.

The eateries at the Montage Palmetto are just as equally exciting to rave about. From Buzz where you can pick up fresh brewed coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries, to Octagon where classic Carolina cuisine pairs perfectly alongside specialty curated cocktails, wines, and local craft beer, or you can even enjoy some delicious freshly churned ice cream at Melt. The restaurants at Palmetto Bluff aim to please palates of all sorts.

Montage Palmetto Bluff is located approximately 10.9 miles away from the Hilton Head Airport (HHH) and 20 miles from Savannah airport (SAV). Montage Palmetto Bluff offers Airport shuttle service for a fee that can be arranged with the concierge. Valet parking is approx. $30 per car, per night. Self-parking is not available. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

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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 Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton), South Carolina August 6-9, 2024
Tuesday, August 6
	0700	Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
	0725	Welcome	NWS Staff
	0730	Introduction to Cardiac Ultrasound	C.Jelly
	0830	Ultrasound in Shock States	C.Jelly
	0930	Break
	0945	Bedside Procedures in the ICU	K.Pei
	1045	Arrythmia I	R.Lenhardt
	1145	Arrythmia II	R.Lenhardt
	1245	Adjourn

Wednesday, August 7
	0700	Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
	0730	Trauma Resuscitation	K.Pei
	0830	Trauma-Induced Coagulopathy and ROTEM / TEG	K.Pei
	0930	Break
	0945	Update in Emergency Airway Management	R.Lenhardt
	1045	Acute Stroke: A Review of Modern Guidelines	R.Lenhardt
	1145	Introduction to Lung Ultrasound	C.Jelly
	1245	Adjourn

Thursday, August 8
	0700	Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
	0730	Assessment of LV Systolic Function	C.Jelly
	0830	Assessment of RV Systolic Function	C.Jelly
	0930	Break
	0945	Nontraditional Vasopressors	K.Pei
	1045	Traumatic Brain Injury and ICU Management	K.Pei
	1145	Glucose Control in the ICU	R.Lenhardt
	1245	Adjourn

Friday, August 9
	0700	Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
	0730	Sedatives in Neurocritical Care	R.Lenhardt
	0830	Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage	R.Lenhardt
	0930	Break
	0945	Continuous Antibiotic Infusions: What Is the Evidence?	K.Pei
	1045	Management of VV ECMO for Noncardiac Surgery	C.Jelly
	1145	Gastric and Airway Ultrasound	C.Jelly
	1245	Adjourn
	20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 4.4 Pharmacology Hours†
	Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.
	Rev. 8/5/24

FACULTY

Christina Jelly, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Co-Director of POCUS
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Rainer Lenhardt, MD, MBA
Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Critical Care
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

Kevin Y. Pei, MD, MHSEd, FACS
Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Associate Chief Academic Research Officer
Mirro Center for Research and Innovation
Medical Director, Simulation Center
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
Indiana University School of Medicine
Fort Wayne, Indiana

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 1043910; Expiration Date 08/09/24.

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 June 6, 2024. Cancellations between June 7, 2024, and July 7, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after July 7, 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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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.

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