Presents

2009 Hot Topics in Emergency Medicine

February 11 - 12, 2009

The Homestead

Hot Springs, Virginia

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CME Schedule

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Monday, February 9, 2009 Pre-Conference

OMD Workshop & Hot Topics - Allen Yee, MD - Course Director

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Pre-Conference

Selected Topics in Ultrasound Course - Barry J. Knapp, MD, FACEP, RDMS - Course Director

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Conference

Cardiac Biomarkers - Angela Straface, MD, FACEP

Participants of this 2 part lecture will:

  • Discuss challenges associated with diagnosing Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and Heart Failure (HF)
  • Discuss a multi-marker strategy and how it brings value for the ED physician
  • Examine the utilization of a rapid algorithm to aid in the recognition and management of ACS
  • Review the use of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of disease severity in patients with HF and the role of cardiac markers and BNP for risk stratification in ACS
  • Discuss evidence based indication of use for cardiac markers and BNP at Point-of-Care through review of current literature & impact on patient care and global hospital outcomes
  • Discuss the use of Biosite Triage at Medical Center of Arlington; discuss the outcomes that the hospital has realized as a result of implementing this POC solution in the ED

Patient Satisfaction - Peter J. Paganussi, MD, FACEP

The participant will be made aware of and be able to use the different methods used to measure patient satisfaction in the ED, methods commonly used to improve ED patient satisfaction scores, novel approaches to improving scores, and a look at a newer, patient-driven satisfaction tool on the horizon.

Pediatric Literature Review - Andrew Johnson, MD

At the conclusion of this lecture, the participant will be able to use the current medical literature to describe controversies and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options for the following pediatric emergency medicine presentations:1) Diabetic ketoacidosis  2) URI/Cough  3) Asthma  4) Closed head injury 5) Procedural sedation  6) Otitis media  7) Pre-hospital care  8) Meningitis 9) Bronchiolitis 10) Family Presence

Consultant Tall Tales - Andrew Johnson, MD

At the conclusion of this lecture, the participant will be able to use the current medical literature to describe the evidence that either supports or refutes both dogma and controversies that are commonly encountered when dealing with consultants in regard to the following clinical conditions: 1) Testicular torsion 2) Cholelithiasis 3) Appendicitis 4) Pancreatitis 5) Inflammatory bowel disease 6) Intravenous contrast for computed tomography 7) Lacerations 8) Peritonitis 9) Chest Pain

Reception
Thursday, February 12, 2009 Conference

The Emerging Science of Resuscitation - Robert O'Connor, MD, MPH, FACEP

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

  • Employ several strategies for performing bystander CPR following sudden cardiac arrest.
  • Realize the need to minimize interruptions in chest compressions.
  • Utilize new strategies for minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.
  • Implement comprehensive referral and treatment of post-resuscitation care.

Sepsis - Part #1 - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis & Treatment - Emmanuel Rivers, MD

Participants of this lecture will learn & understand:

  • Relevant early pathogenic mechanisms of sepsis
  • The early presentation of sepsis and the tools that aid in early detection and diagnosis
  • The fundamental issues regarding the need for early intervention of all therapies:

               a. early goal-directed therapy: fluids, vasopressors, inotropes

               b. antibiotic administration

               c. source control              

               d. steroids, recombination activated protein C and glucose control

Sepsis - Part #2 - Converting Science to Reality - Emmanuel Rivers, MD

The participants of this lecture will learn:

  • Case examples: Converting knowledge to practice
  • The importance of these interventions and how to adopt them at your institution
  • A review of the current literature of how effective ED sepsis management changes outcome and decreases health care costs and length of stay
  • The future of sepsis management
Annual Membership Meeting & Luncheon - VACEP President Carl F. Wentzel, III, MD, FACEP & ACEP President Nicholas Jouriles, MD, FACEP

The participants will gain an understanding of the current issues and accomplishments of the ACEP organization at the national and Virginia Chapter levels.  Attendees will gain insight on the important role of physicians in developing health care policy at the state level and effectively participating in the political process.

Cool Cases - Top Ten EM Cases - ACEP President Nicholas Jouriles, MD, FACEP

Participants of  this lecture will hear and gain an understanding of:

  • ED work-up for five diseases
  • ED approach to critical illness
  • The treatment of three life threatening illnesses
Friday, February 13, 2009 Post-Conference

VACEP Board Meeting

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies for the Accreditations Council of Continuing Medical Education through joint sponsorship of ACEP and Virignia College of Emergency Physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Coucil for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 20.5 hours(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 19.0 Prescribed credits by the Amercian Academy of Family Physicians.

Approved by the American Osteopathic Association for 20.5 hours of AOA Category 2-A credit.


Confirmed Exhibitors

bioMerieux,Inc. MEP
EPMG Medical Management Professionals
ER-ONE sanofi-aventis
Genentech Schering-Plough
Life Recovery Systems TeamHealth
Logical Images, Inc. U.S. Army Healthcare
MAG Mutual Insurance Co. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Marina Medical  Billing