WashU Medicine – 27th Annual Critical Care & Neuro Critical Care Update: Serious Infections – September 19, 2026
27th Annual Critical Care & Neuro Critical Care Update: Serious Infections is an engaging and collaborative course planned and implemented by physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. This event is specifically geared toward physicians, nurses, and pharmacists practicing in anesthesiology, critical care, emergency medicine, general surgery, neurology and pulmonology, as well as those in family, general, hospital, and internal medicine. It may also be of interest to physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals involved in providing care for critically ill patients.
This years course focuses on the latest advances in managing life-threatening infections in critically ill patients. Topics include updates in septic shock, severe community-acquired pneumonia, and Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and endocarditis; the use of novel antibiotics, strategies for antibiotic de-escalation, and management of candidemia in the ICU; and key neuro-infectious issues such as meningitis, brain abscess, and mycotic aneurysm. The program also reviews the role of aerosolized antibiotics, with multiple panel discussions emphasizing practical, case-based application of these concepts at the bedside. During this intensive program, participants will have the opportunity to expand their expertise through engaging lectures and dynamic panel discussions, featuring dedicated question and answer sessions. The course will focus on showcasing best practices in evidence-based, multidisciplinary critical care. By participating in this live activity, attendees can expect to gain increased knowledge, enhance their competence, improve their performance, and ultimately elevate the quality of care provided to adult critical care patients. This event serves as a platform for attendees to exchange insights, explore the latest advancements, and foster collaborative learning, all with the shared goal of optimizing patient outcomes in the critical care setting.
Held at EPNEC – Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Cost: $75-$130
View Offer chevron_rightKey Features
1-day live course focusing on life-threatening and serious infections in critically ill patients. Planned and implemented interprofessionally by physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to foster collaborative team-based critical care. Features expert-led lectures and clinical updates. 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Topics Covered
- Updates in septic shock and severe community-acquired pneumonia
- Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and endocarditis
- Novel antibiotics, antibiotic de-escalation strategies, and aerosolized antibiotics
- Management of candidemia in the ICU
- Neuro-infectious emergencies (meningitis, brain abscess, and mycotic aneurysm)
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Apply state of the art fluid resuscitation management to critically patients with shock.
- Advocate for the application of appropriate antibiotic use in the ICU setting.
- Formulate a plan for the management of neurologic infections in critically ill patients.
- Calculate and assess the risk benefit of antimicrobial deescalation.
- Formulate local protocols for the optimal treatment of septic shock.
- Apply evidencebased approaches to the treatment of patients with antibiotic resistant infections employing novel antimicrobial agents.
Target Audience
Physician Assistants (PAs), Respiratory Therapists (RTs), Pharmacists, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in critical care.
Additional credit info
In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.