Maui, Hawaii

From a rugged back country hike through tropical forests to educational activities focusing on Maui’s culture, history, and environment to unique attractions and world class entertainment—the Magic Isles have it all! Snorkel Honolua Bay, or hike through Haleakala National Park.

Enjoy fresh Hawaiian cuisine at a real Lu’au, or experience the best golf in paradise with challenges for players of all skill levels. For an unforgettable vacation that will rejuvenate you, body and soul, come to Maui.

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

Perfectly placed within steps of the ocean the newly re-imagined Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui offers scenic luxury in a stunning travel destination. Elevate your experience with resort-style amenities including a modern fitness center, championship-level golf courses and a tranquil spa. Ignite your senses with diverse dining options, private floating cabanas and a vibrant luau show. Refresh in the sparkling waters of out five pools, featuring the longest resort water slide in all of Hawaii. Punctuate your day with a relaxing evening on your large balcony or oversized lanai and enjoy stunning views, including vibrant sunsets and the occasional humpback whale.

Located just a short walk from Wailea shopping, dining and entertainment options, this hotel is a resort-style haven designed to elevate you experience in Maui. Experience stylish comfort in beautifully appointed, guest rooms with ocean-inspired décor, balcony or lani, 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotle availability), mini-refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, robes, safe, and much more. Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui is located in the luxurious resort area of Wailea on the sunny shores of the island of Maui.

Just 15 miles from Kahului Airport (OGG), Wailea is the closest resort area to the major airport on Maui. Parking charges at the resort are approximately $30 per day for self-parking and $40 per day for valet parking, plus state tax. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

SPEEDISHUTTLE BOOKING:

SpeediShuttle provides shared ride airport transportation in Mercedes shuttles at a discounted rate for attendees and their travel companions in select Hawaii locations. 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, three point seat restraints, adjustable headrests and roomy comfortable seats. Reserve by visiting: https://www.speedishuttle.com/a/multiaff/sp1/res/one_way?reservation_params=1&trip[0][service_area]=2&code=NWAS93326&trip[trip_type]=roundtrip&host=https://www.speedishuttle.com/

For important information and COVID-19 requirements for travel to Hawaii, visit: https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/#travel-FAQs

Important Information Regarding Travel to Hawaii: Know Before You Go

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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

The practitioner of critical care medicine must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner.

Presentations are designed to facilitate the healthcare provider maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional. 

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of critical care services.

Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties.

Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.

Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of all aspects of patient care regardless of the clinical environment in which the practice resides.

Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups in the provision of critical care services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.

Critical Care: The Team Approach
Maui, Hawaii
October 10-14, 2022

Monday, October 10

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Breakfast
  0725 Welcome NWAS Staff
  0730 Update in ARDS J.Kress
  0830 Acid-Base J.Kress
  0930 Break
  0945 Sepsis Definitions: What’s in a Name? T.Osborn
  1045 Managing the A, B, Cs of the Morbidly Obese T.Osborn
  1145 Emergency Airway Management in the ICU E.Kistler
  1245 Adjourn
     

Tuesday, October 11

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Breakfast
  0730 Goal-Directed Therapy: Where Are We Now? E.Kistler
  0830 Circulatory Shock and Optimal Oxygenation E.Kistler
  0930 Break
  0945 Antibiotics and Infections in the ICU J.Kress
  1045 Advanced Liver Disease in the ICU J.Kress
  1145 Vasopressors: What to Use When T.Osborn
  1245 Adjourn
     

Wednesday, October 12 - Day Open

     

Thursday, October 13

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Breakfast
  0730 The Harsh Reality of More Demand Than Systems Can Handle: Lessons From COVID T.Osborn
  0830 Beyond the Stethoscope: When Physician Becomes Family T.Osborn
  0930 Break
  0945 Acute Kidney Injury in the ICU E.Kistler
  1045 Acute Fluid Management in the ICU E.Kistler
  1145 Complications in the ICU J.Kress
  1245 Adjourn
     

Friday, October 14

  0700 Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Breakfast
  0730 Sedation and Analgesia in the ICU J.Kress
  0830 ICU Care: Less Is More J.Kress
  0930 Break
  0945 Beta Blockers in Critical Illness E.Kistler
  1045 Role of the Bowel in Shock and Critical Illness E.Kistler
  1145 Difficult Conversations T.Osborn
  1245 Adjourn  
   

20 CME

20 Class A CE

20 CE

6.8 Pharmacology Hours†

 
Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.
Rev. 10/5/22

FACULTY

Erik B. Kistler, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Director, Anesthesia Critical Care (ACCM) VA ICU Service
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
University of California San Diego / VA San Diego
Adjunct Professor
Department of Bioengineering
University of California San Diego
San Diego, California

John P. Kress, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine
Director, Medical ICU
University of Chicago
Department of Medicine
Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Chicago, Illinois

Tiffany Osborn, MD
Professor of Surgery and Emergency Medicine
Director: Sepsis Quality Initiative
Director of Leadership and Professional Development
Department of Surgery
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Washington University
St. Louis, Missouri

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Program Coordinator
Stuart Lowson, BSc, MBBs, MRCP, FRCA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Co-Director Surgical Trauma ICU
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health and Northwest Seminars. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health 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 1041323; Expiration Date 10/14/22.

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 for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (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 10, 2022. Cancellations between August 11, 2022, and September 10, 2022, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 10, 2022, 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.

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