Asthma

Join us for an in-depth discussion on all things asthma. We’ll go over asthma physiology, as well as review traditional vs. newer treatments.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Describe asthma physiology
• Have a good understanding of asthma epidemiology
• Know the various treatments of asthma and when to use them

ACLS 2.0

As emergency physicians, we are experts in managing patients in cardiac arrest. However, not all patients can be treated using the ACLS algorithm. Let’s discuss some of the nuances of emergency cardiac arrest care.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Identify and manage refractory ventricular fibrillation
• Consider management of hypothermic patient in cardiac arrest
• Determine post ROSC care

Rapid Fire Resident Lecture – Bold, Brazen & BRASH
Maria Russ, DO

Learn what the emergency physician needs to know regarding a complex syndrome of renal failure-induced bradycardia and hyperkalemia.

Don’t Ovary-Act: First Trimester Obstetric Point of Care Ultrasound

This is an excellent overview of first trimester obstetric point-of-care ultrasound for your emergency department. Starting off with general pelvic views of the uterus and adnexa, we’ll move to more specific views, measurements and interpretations to evaluate intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Understand how to acquire views of the uterus and ovaries
• Use various POCUS measurements to establish estimated gestational age
• Differentiate between IUP, pregnancy of unknown location and ectopic pregnancy

Double Defibrillation: Is Two Better than One?

Pulse Check! Shock! Pulse Check! Shock! Pulse Check! Shock…Still in Ventricular Fibrillation?! This fun and interactive presentation will teach you everything you need to know about Double Defibrillation. The three simple take away points will help get your patients out of refractory ventricular fibrillation and show you why two is in fact better than one.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Describe the importance of utilizing two of the same model of defibrillator
• Articulate the current and future literature surrounding double defibrillation
• Distinguish pad placement locations and the safety associated with each

Rapid Fire Resident Lecture – RV Syndrome: Disrupt the Cycle
Casey McGillicuddy, MD

We’ll discuss the etiology, pathophysiology and ED management of decompensating right heart failure. Learn how to better optimize these critically ill patients.

ER Neuro Can’t Misses Other Than Stroke

What are some of the neurological presentations other stroke? Join as we we discuss several neurological presentations and disease states that are important can’t misses.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Distinguish critical neurological presentations
• Choose treatment of critical neurological disease
• Differentiate between neurological pathologies presenting in the emergency department setting

Fever in the Pediatric Patient

Learn the ins and outs of febrile fevers. We’ll cover some of the common causes as well as the effects of fever and its relationship to febrile seizures.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Understand why parents worry
• Understand what fever really means
• Describe the benefits and harm of fever
• Grasp the relationship between fever and febrile seizures
• Discuss benefits vs “harm” of treatment

Rapid Fire Resident Lecture – RUSHed to Save a Life
Lauren Lamparter, MD

We’ll take a quick look at the approach to an undifferentiated hypotensive patient. We will discuss different types of shock and lead to the RUSH exam.

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, Also Known as Stress Cardiomyopathy: The “Broken Heart Syndrome”

What is Broken Heart Syndrome? Come find out as we go over common presenting complaints, work ups and the disposition of a patient with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. There will be a brief review of echocardiogram findings, treatment, and typical progression of disease.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Understand the common presentation and risk factors of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
• Follow the common pathway to diagnosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
• Be familiar with treatment and disposition of patient’s with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
• Understand typical outcomes of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Dimer or Not? Current Literature in Working up PEs in Pregnancy

Join us for a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the newest literature in D-dimer testing spefici to ruling out PE in pregnant patients.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Review pathophysiology of pregnant patients
• Cite current literature
• Understand guidelines set by national groups and organizations

Intubating the Upper GI Bleed

From preparation to intubation, hone your skills as we discuss techniques for airway and hemorrhage management of the massive upper GI bleed.

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Discuss airway management in a massive upper GI bleed, including preparation, suction and intubation
• Determine placement and management of gastroesophageal balloon in massive upper GI bleed, including preparation, intubation and insufflation traction

Rapid Fire Resident Lecture – Lessons We Learned: Advances in EMS from the COVID19 Pandemic
Lauren Friend, MD

Learn how EMS as a system has evolved through the pandemic to provide new approaches to patient care, improving the ways in which we take care of patients.