Friday, March 30, 2012
7:30am - 4:15pm
The Omni Hotel
1000 Omni Way,
Newport News, Virginia 23606
(757) 873-6664
Sponsored by:
Riverside Regional Medical Center’s
Department of Medical Education
Symposium Objectives
- Provide insight on the impact of trauma to our community.
- Address medical issues which impact care of the trauma patient.
- Discuss issues of trauma care at local and national levels.
- Identify prevention methods to decrease the incidence of trauma.
7:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am Controversies in Clearing the C-Spine
Babak Sarani, MD, FACS Chief, Trauma & Acute Care Surgery George Washington University Washington, DC
- Discuss the role of field spinal immobilization
- Describe Nexus and Canadian criteria for c-spine clearance
- Discuss controversy of diagnostic procedures to clear the c-spine: CT versus plain films
9:30 am Traumatic Brain Injury
Dean Kostov, MD Neurosurgeon, Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport News, Virginia
- Discuss prehospital and emergency department management of TBI
- Discuss operative tools to manage TBI
- Discuss ICU management of TBI
- Discuss special considerations of airwaymanagement in TBI
10:45 am Brain Injury Association of Virginia: Patient Perspectives
Moderators:
Alexandra Watson, Program Coordinator The Denbigh House
Mary Wallace, Contracts Program Manager Richmond, Virginia
- Describe the patient perspective from scene to recovery
- Discuss the role of family in patient recovery
- Identify family needs during patient recovery
11:45 am Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm Post Concussive Syndrome
J. Daniel Elliott, DO Primary Care Sports Medicine, Christopher Newport University Team Physician, US SKI Team Physician Newport News Public Schools Sports Medicine Director, Newport News, Virginia
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Define post concussive syndrome
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Identify signs and symptoms of post concussive syndrome
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Describe recommendations for return to regular activities and sports related activities
2:15 pm ICU Management of the Neuro Trauma Patient
Mary M. Frayser, RN Clinical Nurse III, Neuroscience-ICU, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
3:30 pm Ethical Considerations of Organ Donation
Catherine M. Kelso, MD, MS Medical Director, Hospice & Palliative Care, Ethics Consultation Coordinator, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia
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Discuss the concept of donation after cardiac death
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Discuss controversies of continued care from terminal diagnosis until decision to donate
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Define terminology surrounding brain death and organ procurement
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Accreditation Statement:
Riverside Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Medical Society of Virginia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Financial Support:
This educational activity is supported via the host facilities. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships will be made at the activity.
Target Audience:
Emergency Medicine Physicians; Trauma Surgeons; Physicians and Healthcare Providers Interested in Trauma Care. Open to RNs, EMS and other healthcare professionals.
Credit Designation:
Riverside Regional Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse/EMS Credits:
Application has been made for 6.0 nursing contact hours through the Virginia Nurses Association. Application has been made for credit through the office of EMS for Continuing Education.
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Location:
The Omni Hotel, 1000 Omni Way,
Newport News, Virginia 23606
(757) 873-6664
Hotel Room Rate:
$89 guaranteed until March 1, 2012
Directions:
Exit # 258A off of Interstate 64. Take the first right onto Diligence Drive, and the next right onto Omni Way.
Hosts:
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, LifeEvac Virginia, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical
Registration Fees:
Physicians $150 (approved for 6 CME credits)
Nurse/Allied Health/EMS $90
FT Medical/Nursing Student/Resident $50 (Letter of faculty approval required)
Refunds:
Will be made until March 9, 2012 less a $10 processing fee.
More Information/Special Needs:
Please contact (757) 534-6112.
Registration:
Register & Pay Online now >
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