Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care: Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Other Trending Topics

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Title:	Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care: Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Other Trending Topics
Dates:	November 14, 2022 - November 17, 2022
Location:	Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota, FL
Daily Schedule:	7:30am-12:50pm EST
Course #:	SEMLA-3620221114
Type:	In-Person & Live Webinar

Agenda & Learning Objectives

1 Day

A Rational Approach to Abscesses and Cellulitis in the Era of MRSA Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Assess risk factors for CA-MRSA infection.
Specify the best-evidence management of skin and soft-tissue infections such as abscess and cellulitis in the era of drug resistance.
Assess both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic best-practice management strategies for this disease entity.
Demonstrate familiarity with the latest treatment recommendations for CA-MRSA as directed by the CDC.

Suboxone Treatment Out of the ED Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Describe the extent of the opiate health care crisis.
Define what is involved in initiating a MAT program in your hospital.
Outline the steps that need to be followed when initiating a patient on MAT in the ED.

Acute Coronary Syndrome in the ED: So Many Drugs and So Little Time Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Analyze the scope of the problem of ACS in the ED.
Integrate the evidence-based treatment of ACS based on the latest applicable literature.
Relate the areas of controversy in the treatment of this disease entity.
Assess emerging therapies that may prove useful for the treatment of ACS in the ED.
Apply and integrate the updated ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of patients with unstable angina and non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Quiver and Quake: Managing Atrial Fibrillation Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^GL,COMP

Review the growing incidence and importance of AF in the population
Appraise the applicable medical literature that is available to the clinician along with the latest AHA Guidelines.
Discuss the use of anticoagulation in AF for stroke prevention.

Head Banger: Concussions

^GL,COMP

Define concussion and the spectrums of concussion disorders.
Describe the mechanisms of concussion.
Appraise the literature as it pertains to minor closed head injury and apply ACEP Guidelines as they relate to minor CHI.
Grasp the consequences of concussions (e.g. CTE) and how to prevent concussions from occurring.

2 Day

Crushin’ it: The Other ACS - Acute Compartment Syndrome Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Define Compartment syndrome and where it can occur.
Explain the pathophysiology of compartment syndrome.
Identify signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome.
Develop a management.

The Pediatric Belly Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Demonstrate effective approaches and tips to examining a child’s abdomen.
Review the diagnoses that cannot be missed and how age plays a role.
Consider when and how to image the pediatric abdomen.
Identify the imaging modalities associated with certain pediatric abdominal pathologies.
Discuss the role of ultrasound as well as POCUS in the diagnoses of pediatric abdominal pathologies.

Painless Procedures in the Urgent Care: When Procedural Sedation is Not an Option Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Become familiar with the dosing, route, expected effects and side effects of intranasal analgesia and sedation.
Improve your hematoma blocks for fracture reduction.
Describe the effective use of intra-articular lidocaine for shoulder reductions.

Turning Inpatients into Outpatients: DVT, PE, Low Risk Chest Pain Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Describe the rapidly evolving landscape emphasizing the outpatient treatment of many diseases that formerly mandated hospital admission.
Outline the risk-stratification of low-risk chest pain to identify patients who can be rapidly discharged with outpatient follow-up.
Outline the risk-stratification of low-risk DVT and PE to identify patients who can be rapidly discharged with outpatient follow-up.

Low Back Pain in the ED: What We Know, What We Think We Know, and What We Don’t Know Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Apply an evidence-based approach to the evaluation of non-traumatic back pain.
Differentiate the “red flags” that should heighten the suspicion for serious pathology in the evaluation of back pain.
Assess and differentiate both effective as well as disproved therapies in the treatment of back pain using the Cochrane Database.
Specify potential pitfalls in the treatment and disposition of low back pain.

3 Day

Stroke: What You Need to Know in 2022 Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Choose an evidence-based approach to imaging in suspected ischemic stroke.
Use an evidence- and guideline-based strategy to selecting therapeutic options is stroke.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound: The Essentials Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Distinguish the features of point-of-care ultrasound from comprehensive or consultative ultrasound examinations.
Identify the rationale and advantages for performing point-of-care ultrasound.
Describe the principles of image generation and acquisition using point-of-care ultrasound.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Approach to Shock Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Provide a simplistic approach to the differential diagnosis of undifferentiated shock.
Dive into the literature surrounding how POCUS changes the management of patients in undifferentiated shock.
Review the RUSH exam.

The Flank: An Update on Kidney Stones Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Identify the risk factors for nephrolithiasis occurrence and recurrence.
List three ways to diagnose nephrolithiasis and discuss the pros and cons of each one.
Explain the indications and options for the medical evaluation of recurrent and first time stone formers.
Outline the clinical indications and common adverse effects of drugs used to treat nephrolithiasis.
Establish an effective algorithm for the medical management of nephrolithiasis and how POCUS plays an important role.

Sepsis Updates Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Describe new developments in the care of patients with sepsis.
Use an evidence-based approach to optimize outcomes for patients with sepsis.

4 Day

Endocarditis Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Identify historical, examination, and epidemiological risk factors for endocarditis.
Recognize the use and limitations of ultrasound in the diagnosis of endocarditis.

Must Not Miss Radiology Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Identify high risk injuries commonly missed on radiographs.
Recognize high risk, time sensitive conditions identified with computed tomography and point-of-care ultrasound.

The Acute Headache Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Review the diagnoses critical to the emergency physician that may present with headache.
Identify key historical and examination finds that can help to differentiate primary (benign) from secondary (serious) causes of headaches.
Discuss the indications for diagnostic imaging, lumbar puncture and laboratory testing in patients with headache.
Recognize life-threatening diagnoses on CT imaging and CSF examination.
Describe treatment strategies to relieve headache symptoms.

The Eyeball Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Examine the eyeball effectively and review its basic anatomy.
Approach acute visual loss confidently and understand how pain plays an important role in distinguishing diagnoses.
Manage the patient with a red eye(s).
Recall the common medications to treat eye non-emergencies and emergencies.

Another Patient Down and Out? What to do with Syncope Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Recognize high risk factors in patients with syncope.
Use the best available evidence to guide the evaluation and disposition in patients with syncope.

Accreditations

AMA
American Medical Seminars, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP

The AAFP has reviewed Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care: Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Other Trending Topics and deemed it acceptable for up to 20.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 11/14/2022 to 11/17/2022. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACEP
This activity is approved for a maximum of 20 of ACEP Category I credit(s)

Venue

Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota, FL

700 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236 United States + Google Map

HOTEL RESERVATION LINK

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Presented By

Peter Croft, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine and Director of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography, Department of Undergraduate Medical Education, Tufts University School of Medicine; Co-Director of Emergency Ultrasound, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME

David MacKenzie, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine; Co-Director of Emergency Ultrasound, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maine Medical Center; Course Founder/Director, Portland Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course, Portland, ME

Andrew D. Perron, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., F.A.C.S.M.

Professor of Emergency Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine; Vice Chair for Education and Assistant DIO, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maine Medical Center; Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine, Portland, ME

Things to Do

Immerse Yourself In Sarasota

Let us help with your area attractions and things to do. As one of the top family vacation destinations in America, Sarasota is renowned for its cultural and environmental amenities. Not only are we home to the #2 beach in the United States as voted by TripAdvisor in 2022, but Sarasota is a mecca for patrons of the arts and has the highest concentration of Zagat® rated restaurants in Florida. It’s no wonder Sarasota was ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Visit in Florida in 2022 by US News and World Report.

Sarasota offers a truly impressive blend of leisure, shopping, remarkable cuisine and popular attractions. As Florida’s cultural capital, you can’t go wrong with our museums, plays, symphony, or Sarasota’s very own opera house.

So sail into a breathtaking sunset, golf on lush green fairways, explore unspoiled fishing waters or just relax and sink your toes into the finest beach sands in the world.

If you’re not grabbing your sunblock already, keep reading about all that Sarasota has to offer.

Sarasota Beaches

With numerous beaches to choose from, the most notable being Siesta Key Beach with its quartz crystal, powdered sugar white sand. For those who prefer to go shelling, try out Lido Key or take a short drive to Venice Beach to hunt for fossilized shark’s teeth.

Area Attractions

From aquariums to a spring training baseball game and botanical gardens to airboat tours of gators in their natural habitat, there is something for everyone! Make sure you check out the events calendar for annual traditions including our very own Chalk Festival and the Siesta Key Master Sand Sculpture Contest.

Dining

Whether you prefer fine dining, beachfront or lighter fare, Sarasota has the highest concentration of Zagat® rated restaurants in Florida. Our award-winning dining overlooks world-class beaches, and stunning skylines, and fills downtown Sarasota. Many offer outdoor dining that can be enjoyed year-round!

Arts & Culture

The historical John and Mable Ringling Museum of Arts is the state art museum of Florida. These palatial grounds are home to a world-renowned collection of Rubens, the Circus Museum, Ca’d’Zan, Ringling’s Mansion, and Bayfront Gardens. You will also find the historic Asolo Theater on the premises. But that’s not all, Sarasota’s performing arts rival those of much larger cities.

Sports & Outdoor Activities

Voted as 2014’s Best Sport Friendly Vacations Destination by Sports Events Magazine, Sarasota and the surrounding area has over 25 golf courses, a world-class aquatics, and rowing facility, and one of the largest polo clubs in the country! Whether paddle boarding in the Sarasota Bay or running the Legacy Trail, you’re sure to find something that gets your heart racing!

Shopping

Whatever your shopping preferences are, Sarasota has something to suit your needs. Spend the afternoon in historical St. Armand’s Circle, visit the Ellenton Outlet Mall just 20 minutes North or enjoy our newest addition- the high-end shops of University Town Center (more than 100 stores).

Cancellation Policy

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