Thursday, 7 September 2023 | 8:00 – 17:00

Course Fees*

Member Rates:

• Physician and Physician-in-Training Member – $385
• Low Income Physician and Physician-in-Training – $290

Non-Member Rates:

• Non-member Physician, Physician-in-Training, Non-Physician – $440
• Low Income Non-member Physician, Physician in Training and Students, and Non-Physician – $330

*Course fee includes lunch

Course Description

The ability to interpret the electrocardiogram (ECG) is a life-saving skill, but ECG training in most specialties only teaches the basics. Through a series of mini-lectures and multiple case-presentations, the speaker will teach the audience an assortment of ECG pearls that will elevate their ability to interpret ECGs to a significantly higher level, and he will also discuss many of the common pitfalls that can lead to disastrous outcomes. Whether members of the audience are new residency graduates or seasoned physicians, they are going to learn new and useful information that will truly make a difference in patient care and will save lives!

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, each participant should be able to…

1. Identify subtle, commonly overlooked ECG findings that predict acute cardiac ischemia.
2. Distinguish between the various types of AV block and tachydysrhythmias.
3. Identify ECG abnormalities in patients with syncope that predict sudden death.

Target Audience

Any health care provider interested in improving their ECG interpretation skills in the acute care setting (for example, emergency medicine physicians, primary care physicians, hospital-based physicians, physician assistants, emergency and telemetry nurses, and paramedics)

Workshop prerequisite

Attendees should have at least a basic knowledge of ECG interpretation in order to maximize their learning from this course.

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) and the Mediterranean Chapter Division of AAEM (MAEM). AAEM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Agenda*

*subject to change

8:00-8:30           Registration and Greetings
8:30-9:15           ECG in Clinical Medicine William J. Brady, MD FAAEM
9:15-10:30         ACS Diagnosis Amal Mattu, MD, FAAEM
10:30-10:50      Break
10:50-12:00       ACS Mimics Amal Mattu, MD, FAAEM
12:00-13:00       Lunch
13:00-14:30       Dysrhythmias Part I William J. Brady, MD, FAAEM
14:30-14:50       Break
14:50-15:50       Dysrhythmias Part II William J. Brady, MD, FAAEM
15:50-16:50       Syncope, Sudden Death, and the ECG Amal Mattu, MD, FAAEM
16:50-17:00       Wrap-up, adjourn

Course Director
Amal Mattu, MD, FAAEM

Faculty
William J. Brady, MD, FAAEM

Thursday, 7 September 2023 | 8:00 – 12:00

Course Fees

Member Rates:

• Physician and Physician-in-Training Members – $260
• Low Income Physician and Physician-in-Training Members – $195

Non-Member Rates:

• Non-member Physician, Physician-in-Training, and Non-Physician – $300
• Low Income Non-member Physician, Physician-in-Training and Non-Physicians – $225

Course Description:

There are an estimated 20,000 in-flight emergencies reported in the United States annually. With our aging population plagued by a growing epidemic of chronic diseases, and as aircrafts are becoming larger yet more cramped, and longer flights are becoming more routine, an increase in in-flight medical emergencies can be anticipated. Eventually, the airline industry will have no choice but to reexamine and address its non-specific and antiquated protocols in an effort to optimize care for passengers who become acutely ill.

Healthcare Professionals (HCP) traveling on commercial airlines may be asked to render care to passengers who are experiencing a medical emergency despite limited training or experience in these situations. In fact, a significant portion of in-flight emergencies are managed by off-duty medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, and emergency medical technicians who offer their services as Good Samaritans. The wide variation in medical expertise and experience in managing acute medical emergencies between volunteers, coupled with the lack of standardized approaches to common in-flight medical emergencies, create barriers to providing timely, effective, and quality care in these settings. Furthermore, these variations can result in wide-ranging practice patterns leading to varied outcomes.

This is a 3.5 hour workshop aimed at preparing Healthcare Professionals (HCP) to become effective responders during in-flight emergencies. It will cover essential topics such as the physiologic stress of flying, the epidemiology of in-flight medical emergencies, the medical-legal considerations of responding, resources available to responders on a plane, and an algorithmic approach to the most common in-flight chief complaints. We will integrate and emphasize important concepts via simulation helping HCP become better equipped in responding to most types of in-flight medical emergencies.

This workshop will attempt to address some of these issues.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, each participant should be able to…

1. Review the concept of inflight emergencies
2. Familiarization with the medications and supplies on board typical commercial aircrafts
3. Discuss a strategy for treatment and management of inflight medical emergencies
4. Practice structured  and effective communication between involved parties
5. Understand the constraints and limitations that are placed on the crew, airline, and ground control.
6. Demonstrate basic assessment and management skills in a simulated environment

Target Audience: Health care providers

Course Pre-requisite: None

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) and the Mediterranean Chapter Division of AAEM (MAEM). AAEM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.    

Agenda*

*subject to change

Time	Topic
08:00 – 08:45	Welcome and Group Discussion
08:45 – 09:15	Scenario 1
09:15 – 09:45	Scenario 2
09:45 – 10:00	Break
10:00 – 10:45	Scenario 3
10:45 – 11:15	Scenario 4
11:15 – 11:45	Scenario 5
11:45 – 12:00	Conclusion

Course Directors:

Kumar Alagappan, MD FAAEM
Chair Emergency Medicine, MD Anderson, University of Texas, Houston, TX, USA

John Stroh, Jr., FAAEM
Emergency Medicine, MD Anderson, Houston, TX, United States

Gregory Botz, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, MD Anderson, University of Texas, Houston, TX, United States

Course Faculty:

Sorayah Bourenane, MSN RN CEN CNL
Registered Nurse, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States

Alyssa Hughes, RN
Registered Nurse, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States