Conference Session Objectives

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Topic: Pediatric Respiratory Assessment
Speakers: Blank Children's Hospital
0800-0940
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Review of anatomic reasons for respiratory problems in children.
2. Identify differences between respiratory distress, failure and arrest.
3. Gain knowledge in assessment of children suffering from respiratory problems.
4. Discuss appropriate interventions and actions for respiratory emergencies in children.

Topic: Head Trauma
Speakers: Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
1010-1150
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Review of central nervous system.
2. Discuss types of head injuries to include open and closed and signs and symptoms of both types.
3. Identify methods of providing a comprehensive assessment of patients suffering from a head injury.
4. Review of Glasgow Scale.
5. Discuss management of patients suffering from head injuries.

Topic: OB/Newborn
Speakers: Dave Dhabalt, Becky Miller
1300-1350
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Review the proper assessment of the obstetric patient.
2. Identify the steps in preparing for and delivering an infant.
3. Discuss the care needed by a mother immediately following delivery.
4. Discuss the care needed by an ill or injured infant immediately following delivery.

Topic: Agriculture Emergencies
Speaker: Joe Ferrell
1400-1450
Agriculture emergencies

Topic: Rapid Trauma Assessment
Speaker: Dan Davis
1500-1550
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the reasons for reconsideration of mechanism of injury.
2. Explain why patients should receive a rapid trauma assessment.
3. Discuss components of a detailed physical exam.

Topic: Diabetic Emergencies
Speakers: Mark Amann, Al Abbott
1600-1650
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify signs and symptoms associated with a patient with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes.
2. Recognize the relationship between airway management and the patient with an altered mental status.
3. Evaluate the need for medical direction in the care of a diabetic patient.
4. Explain the rationale for administering oral glucose.

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Topic: Penetrating Trauma
Speakers: Ian Smith
0800-0940
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Review the function of the circulatory system.
2. Discuss the relationship between BSI and bleeding.
3. Identify the types of trauma associated with penetrating injuries.
4. Identify the need to reconsider mechanism of injury.
5. Define techniques for treating and stabilizing patients suffering from penetrating trauma.
6. Discuss factors that impact transportation of patients suffering from penetrating trauma.

Topic: Pediatric Assessment
Speakers: Blank Children's Hospital
1000-1050
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe differences in anatomy and physiology of the infant, child and adult patient.
2. Differentiate the response of the ill or injured infant and child (age specific) from that of an adult during patient assessment.
3. Explain the rationale for having knowledge and skills appropriate for dealing with the infant and child patient.
4. Attend to the feelings and interactions of the family with dealing with an ill or injured infant or child.
5. Review assessment tools that can be utilized during the assessment of an ill or injured infant or child.

Topic: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Speakers: Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons
1100-1150
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Review the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.
2. Discuss the types of musculoskeletal injuries to include: open and closed fracture, dislocation, sprain and strain.
3. Discuss the need for assessment of pulses, motor and sensation before and after splinting.
4. Discuss the management of musculoskeletal injuries.

Topic: Seizures
Speaker: Reylon Meeks
1300-1350
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Review the anatomy of the Central Nervous system.
2. Discuss the pathopyhsiology of seizures.
3. Discuss the management/treatment plan for patients suffering from seizures.

Topic: Stroke Alert
Speaker: Dr Kerr
1400-1450
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1.Describe the pathophysiology of hemorrhagic stroke
2. Discuss various assessment scales for stroke patients
3. Discuss the importance of hemodynamic monitoring of patients with suspected stroke
4. Discuss initial pre-hospital treatment for Stroke patients
5. Define Prehospital role in Stroke Alert.

Topic: Burns
Speaker: Jackie Heinle
1530-1620
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the pathophysiologic complication and systemic complications of a burn injury.
2. Identify and describe types of burn injuries.
3. Discuss considerations which impact management of the burn injured patient.
4. Describe the management of a burn injury.

Title: Therapuetic Hypothermia Treatment for Post cardiac arrest patients
Speaker: Anna Smith
1620-1710
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify current research findings on the use of Therapuetic Hypothermia
2. Identify how Pre-hospital personnel can play a role in preparing the course of therapy for Therapuetic Hypothermia
3. Describe the pathophysiology and effects of therapeutic hypothermia on post cardiac arrest patients.
4. Discuss National trends and outcomes for patients receiving care that involves therapeutic hypothermea

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Topic: Dealing with Behavioral Patients
Speaker: Jody Hayes
0800-0940
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Define behavioral emergency.
2. List situations in which EMS providers may be expected to transport a patient forcibly and against his/her will.
3. Identify precautions that can be taken to ensure safety for the patient and the provider.
4. Discuss scene safety and how to utilize additional resources when the scene is unsafe.

Topic: Chest Pain
Speaker: Anna Smith
1000-1050
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Review the anatomy of the heart, including the layers of the heart, chambers of the heart, and location and function of the cardiac valves.
2. Identify the major structures of the vascular system.
3. Recognize signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing non-traumatic chest paid/discomfort.
4. Describe a treatment plan for patients experiencing non-traumatic chest pain.

Topic: Allergic Reaction
Speaker: Ian Smith
1100-1150
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Recognize the patient experiencing an allergic reaction.
2. Describe the emergency medical care of the patient with an allergic reaction.
3. Establish the relationship between the patient with an allergic reaction and airway management.
4. Differentiate between the general category of those patients having an allergic reaction and those patients having an allergic reaction and requiring immediate medical care.

Topic: Cardiac Compromise
Speaker: Dr Rachel Sokol
1300-1350
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Review of circulatory system.
2. Discuss the patient assessment model for patients suffering from cardiac compromise.
3. Identify treatment of a patient suffering from a cardiac event.
4. Discuss transportation options for a patient suffering from a cardiac event.

Topic: Drug Overdose
Speaker: Jim Graham
1400-1450
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. List possible signs and symptoms associated with a patient suffering from a possible overdose.
2. Discuss the care provided by EMS when caring for a patient with a possible overdose.
3. Establish the relationship between the patient suffering from an overdose and airway management.

Topic: Spinal Injuries
Speaker: Jamie
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the function of the muscular and skeletal system, listing the bone or bone groupings of the spinal column, the thorax, the upper extremities, and the lower extremities.
2. Discuss assessment of a responsive and an unresponsive patient suffering suspected spinal injuries.
3. Review immobilization techniques for both responsive and unresponsive patients suffering from suspected spinal injuries.
4. Establish the relationship between the patient suffering from a suspected spinal injury and airway management.

Topic: Medical Examiner
Speaker: Dr. Thompson
Upon completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
1. 1. Define the role of the medical examiner.
2. Recognize which cases should be referred to the medical examiner.
3. Review basic injury types and how they are classified, including blunt force injuries, sharp force injuries, firearms and fire/electrical injuries.
4. Define how to document particular injury types and patterns.