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Session Information
7:30 a.m. -
8:15 a.m. Registration
and Breakfast with Vendors
8:15 a.m. -
8:30 a.m. Welcome
and Introduction
-
Matt Payne, RN, CCEMT-P
8:30
a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
Opening Session
“Over the Mountain or Through the Woods: To the Closest Trauma Center We Go”
-
Dr. Lawrence Roberts, MD
Like a
puzzle, there is a seemingly endless number of pieces that go into making up a
successful Trauma System. From prevention, through critical care, and ultimately
to discharge – the process spanning injury to integration back into society is a
multifaceted, multilayered journey involving many resources. This presentation
will provide clarity to the process by allowing you to see how these pieces
interact with each other. This presentation will also compare the military
trauma system to civilian health care.
9:30 a.m. -
10:20 a.m.
Breakout
Session A (select one)
A1
“Street Drugs” -
Ruddy Rose,
Pharm.D.
Clinical
presentations often confuse the EMS or critical care provider when illegal
substances come into play. The theory of “better living through chemistry”
comes alive in this dynamic presentation covering common and rarely identified
street drugs. ...
A2 “Man
vs. Beast and the Environment: Man Loses”
-
Chuck
Margarites RN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN, EMT-P
This lecture
will cover bites, envenomations, and severe heat and cold exposures. Assessment
including the most subtle clues will be covered. Specific treatments including
supportive and definitive care, specific antidotes, and aggressive cooling and
rewarming techniques will also be covered in detail. Pitfalls in management
including real life scenarios and case studies will be provided as well.
A3
“CSI EMS: Medical Examiner Cases” -
Lea Bush, M.D.
Never miss an
episode of CSI? Well you surely should not miss this lecture which brings the
TV special to real life on cases seen in Virginia. You will be presented with
the tools and information to piece together the puzzle of interesting forensic
mysteries under the direction of a state medical examiner.
10:20 a.m. -
10:50 a.m.
Break with
Vendors
10:50 a.m. -
11:40 a.m.
Breakout
Session B (select one)
B1
“Mechanical Adjuncts to CPR”
- Dr. Joe Ornato, M.D.
With this
lecture you will review the importance of proper CPR techniques while being
introduced to the latest technology that maximizes cardiac output in the cardiac
arrest patient. This lecture is based highly on research of this patient
dynamic.
B2
“The Knife and Gun Club: Case Studies and Management of Penetrating Trauma” -
Dr.
Ivatury, M.D.
Penetrating
trauma contributes to over 38,000 deaths in the US annually. This visually
stimulating and graphic presentation may leave you weak in the knees as
Richmond’s leading trauma surgeon guides you through the most interesting cases
involving knives, bullets, and other items which should never enter the human
body.
B3
“Whole Lot of Shaking Going On: Understanding Seizures”
-
Bob Page, EMT-P
Ask most
people and their definition of a seizure involves the “Grand Mal” seizure with
the person violently shaking all over. Is that all there is? Is this the only
type of seizure? Does it make any difference in the pre-hospital setting what I
saw? What is the correct classification of seizures? This course will show, via
videotape, the various types of seizures, discuss their etiology and proper
classification, and describe the various management issues for today’s EMS
personnel. Exciting AV support and real life case studies makes this a don’t
miss session!
11:45 p.m. -
1:00 p.m.
Banquet
Luncheon
1:00 p.m. -
1:50 p.m.
Breakout
Session C (select one)
C1
“Pediatric Trauma: The BIG Fear of “Little Patients”
-Monica
Artiles Liebman, RN, MSN, PHRN
Big problems
can come in little packages. This course is designed to give an overview of the
initial assessment and management of the pediatric trauma patient. Caring for
the injured child requires special knowledge, precise management, and prompt
attention to details. Focus will be placed on common causes, common injuries
and special considerations when assessing your patient.
C2
“I am Way too Young to be Having a Stroke!: Stroke in the Young” -
Matthew
Cathcart, MHA, EMT-P
Neurological
distress is no longer just for the older population. This is a case based
presentation detailing the etiology, specific symptoms and management associated
with strokes in younger patients. Specific populations include pregnant
patients, adolescents and neonates. Time is of the essence when treating
neurological distress to maximize recovery. This lecture will give you the
skills to quickly react to such time sensitive emergencies.
C3 “WMD
Attack on the Nations Capital: Emergency Response”
- Chief Craig N. Buckley
The perceived
threat from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) has become one of the most
important issues on foreign policy and national security agendas. Locally, what
resources are ready to respond to such disasters? Significant training,
equipment acquisition, and planning help make jurisdictions more prepared for
these emergencies. Participate in this educational experience to learn how
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue’s Hazmat and Disaster Response Team has developed
a cohesive plan to contain, control, and remediate a WMD chemical disaster on
the Nations Capital.
2:00 p.m. -
2:50 p.m.
Breakout
Session D (select one)
D1
“Chill Out: Resuscitation Science”
-
Michelle
Gossip, RN, BSN, CCRN
This chilling
lecture will leave you with a sense of the current literature and practice in
the world of resusciatation and the evolution of hypothermia therapy. Using VCU
Health Systems Model for Hypothermia, you will see the “Cold Hard Facts.” We
will also breeze through the importance of pre-hospital management and early
recognition of patients that can benefit from Hypothermia, recognizing that
pre-hospital care is the first step in many for this patient population.
D2
“2 Minutes to Midnight: Burn Care” -
Tom Lorraine,
RN
This session
will focus on the recognition, stabilization, transfer and treatment of burns in
the 1st 24 hours for Pre-Hospital and Emergency Medicine Providers. The session
will close with an overview of the latest trends utilized in the new Evans
Haynes Burn Center at the VCU Medical Center.
D3
“Recognition to Reperfusion: the New Door-to-Balloon Time for STEMI” -
Michael C.
Kurz, MD MS-HES
This breakout
session will examine the importance of early EMS recognition of STEMI and the
role of EMS in reducing time to reperfusion. Emphasis will be placed on 12-lead
interpretation, utilization of aeromedical resources, and appropriate
communication with the receiving PCI center.
2:50 p.m. -
3:10 p.m. Break
with Vendors
3:10 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.
Closing
Session
“Stethoscopy for Dummies” -
Bob Page,
NREMT-P
How much did
you pay for your stethoscope? How much training did you get on how to use it? In
this session, participants are provided down to earth “for dummies” information
on various types of stethoscopes and how to use them to get the most out of
patient assessment. New and improved methods and techniques are presented and
lung and heart sounds are also played aloud so all participants can hear the
sounds rather than hear a “description” of the sound. This session includes
audience participation where lucky audience members could compete for a new
stethoscope.
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