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MAY 2016

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REGISTER ONLINE AT EMSWORLDEXPO.COM 35 time with dissections and instructors. Additional registration fee required of $25 for 3-day core program attendees or $75 for non-registered attendees. Demystifying the Surgical Airway Kevin Collopy, BA, FP-C, CCEMT-P, NRP, CMTE The cricothyrotomy is the most invasive rescue airway skill and is indicated only when all other means for ensuring effective and safe ventilations are impossible or have failed. This presentation reviews the three strategies for a surgical cri- cothyrotomy: needle cricothyrotomy, Seldinger cricothyrotomy, and open cricothyrotomy. With an understanding of these three options, this presentation lays out a systemic approach for deciding to perform and successfully executing the cricothyrotomy process regardless of your approach. At the end of this engaging discussion, participants will understand the advantages of several cricothyrotomy devices and know when to best deploy each approach Mechanical Ventilation Made Simple Robert Girardeau, BS, NRP, FP-C, MSM-HCA (cand.) Critically ill patients often require positive pressure ventilation (PPV) by providers, or will immediately warrant it upon arrival to defnitive care. However, the complexities of PPV (aka mechanical venti- lation) can be a diffcult topic to grasp. This session provides an in-depth overview of the basics of PPV. The anatomy and physiology of ventilation and respiration provide the foundation for the more in-depth topics covered during this session. While mechanical ventilation is thought of as an advanced subject, this session's material will also prove useful to basic-level providers, as BVM and CPAP also fall into the realm of PPV. CRITICAL CARE Salt Water: What Difference Does the Fluid Make? Charles Sheppard, MD, FACEP There is increasing evidence that fuid choice makes a difference to our patients. This session reviews the evidence for and against different IV fuids with discussion about the effects on our patient. At the end of the session, the student will understand and be able to choose fuids for patients using knowledge of the acid-base effects of different fuids, the effects of chloride on the body, and the effects of tonicity on our critically ill patients. The student will understand the different fuid classes available to treat our patients and when to use them. PEDIATRICS Trachs and Tubes and Shunts: Technology for Special Needs Children Chris Ebright, BEd, NRP Most EMS training teaches us how to deal with the "average" patient. Due to advances in medical technology and the availability of plentiful support services, children who have suffered critical injuries and those with unique disease states are being cared for at home more than ever. This session details the most common equipment and technology prehospital providers will encounter when caring for these patients. EDUCATOR Teaching Pharmacology Heather Davis, EdD, NREMT-P Pharmacology is understandably one of the most feared topics of paramedic school and medication issues are a leading cause of hospital admits and ED visits. Imagine if you could improve confdence and competence in pharmacology knowledge that translated to fewer mistakes and better patient care. You can! This session will teach you a time- tested strategy for teaching pharmacology used in one of the top performing paramedic programs in the country. At the conclusion of this session, par- ticipants will be able to create graphic organizers for the pharmacology used for each major body system; identify which drugs should be taught in primary paramedic education by classifcation; and utilize provided job aids for effective pharma- cology instruction. MIH-CP Home Health Infection Control Practices for MIH- CP Providers Katherine H. West, BSN, MSEd As the tasks and practices move forward in the community setting, infection control practices may differ

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