Pediatric Transport and Prehospital Skills Course Monday, September 23, 2013 Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Wilmington, DE

This is an intensive one day course designed for Critical Care Transport nurses, respiratory therapists and paramedics as well as Prehospital paramedics who would like more experience in managing pediatric scenarios. We will provide hands on training in critical pediatric assessment and procedure skills. This will include pediatric specific airway management techniques, vascular access, immobilization and resuscitation procedures. Using high fidelity simulation, this course will also focus on the crisis resource management skills needed to successfully manage a critically ill pediatric patient.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the initial and ongoing assessment of a pediatric patient including system specific interventions

Identify indicators of illness and injury in the pediatric patient

Discuss priorities of care for the pediatric patient List unique features of the pediatric airway Describe adjuncts that may be used when

securing a pediatric airway Describe techniques to obtain vascular access in

a pediatric patient

Describe techniques to properly immobilize a pediatric patient List the appropriate medications used in pediatric

resuscitation Discuss the newest recommendations for advanced

life support in pediatric patients Develop an approach to common and unusual

pediatric illnesses encountered during transport Work effectively as a member and leader of a

healthcare team Communicate effectively with other healthcare

professionals, patients, and families

General Information Site: The program will be held in the third floor Lecture Hall of the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, located at 1600 Rockland Road in Wilmington, DE.

Accreditation: This activity has been submitted to the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Department of Nursing, the Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Services, and the Pennsylvania Office of Emergency Medical Services for approval to award 9.0 contact hours.

Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Delaware Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Disclosure: As a provider approved by the Delaware Nurses Association, Nemours must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty participating in the development of continuing education content are required to disclose to Nemours their relevant financial relationships. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he/she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the continuing education activity content over which the individual has control. Nemours has policies in place to resolve potential financial conflicts of interest. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.

Commercial Support: This program may be supported in part by unrestricted educational grants from commercial sources. Supporters and exhibitors will be disclosed the day of the event.

For more information: Contact Karen Stong at (302) 651-6758 or at karen.stong@nemours.org

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Faculty

Course Director

Maria Carmen G. Diaz, MD, FAAP, FACEP Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Jefferson Medical College Medical Director of Simulation Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Attending Physician, Division of Emergency Medicine

Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Faculty

For more information: Contact Karen Stong at (302) 651-6758 or at karen.stong@nemours.org

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Tony Dunford, RN Critical Care Transport Nurse Nemours Kids Transport Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, EMT Trauma Program Manager James H. Hertzog, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics Jefferson Medical College Medical Director, Nemours Kids Transport Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services Attending Physician Division of Critical Care Medicine Susan M. Kelly, MD Fellow Pediatric Emergency Medicine Margarita Lorch, MD, FAAP Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Jefferson Medical College Attending Physician Division of Emergency Medicine

Laura McLean, MD Fellow Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Scott Penfil, MD Attending Physician Division of Critical Care Medicine Steven Rawheiser, RN, BSN, CCRN Critical Care Transport Nurse Nemours Kids Transport Brent Rogers, MD Fellow Pediatric Emergency Medicine Christopher J. Russo, MD, FAAP Attending Physician Division of Emergency Medicine Jillian Savage, DO Fellow Pediatric Emergency Medicine Kirk Smith, RRT Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist Nemours Kids Transport

Heather Sobolewski, MSN, RN-BC Simulation Education Coordinator Michele Sowa, RN, MSN, CPEN, CCRN Critical Care Transport Nurse Manager Nemours Kids Transport Kevin M. Sullivan, MD Attending Physician Division of Neonatology Amy Thompson, MD, FAAP, FACEP Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Jefferson Medical College Attending Physician Division of Emergency Medicine Stephen Vander Meulen, RRT Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist Nemours Kids Transport

Agenda and Course Registration

Agenda Monday, September 23, 2013

7:15 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

7:45 am Course Overview M. Diaz, MD, FAAP, FACEP

8:00 am Challenging Pediatric Cases J. Hertzog, MD M. Diaz, MD, FAAP, FACEP

8:50 am Introduction to Skills M. Diaz, MD, FAAP, FACEP

9:00 am Pediatric Skills Stations Faculty

12:30 pm Lunch and Exhibits

1:15 pm Crisis Resource Management M. Diaz, MD, FAAP, FACEP

2:15 pm Overview of Mock Code Scenarios M. Diaz, MD, FAAP, FACEP

2:30 pm Pediatric Mock Code Scenarios Faculty

3:30 pm Break and Exhibits

3:45 pm Pediatric Mock Code Scenarios Faculty

5:45 pm Wrap-up and Questions M. Diaz, MD, FAAP, FACEP

Course Registration

Registration: This course is for Critical Care Transport nurses, respiratory therapists and paramedics as well as Prehospital paramedics. Because of the in-depth, hands-on nature of the program, registration will be limited. Early registration is advised. Advance registration is required and should be received by September 1, 2013. Registrations received by this date will be confirmed in writing.

Fees: The conference registration fee is $130. This fee includes all course materials, refreshments, and meals as noted on the schedule.

To register with a credit card: If you are paying by MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card, please complete the registration form found online at www.PedsUniversity.org.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given for written cancellations received before September 1, 2013. No refunds will be given after that date. The hospital is not responsible for any cancellations or change fees assessed by airlines, travel agencies or hotels.

Americans with Disabilities Act: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the duPont Hospital for Children will provide modifications in teaching methodologies to accommodate individual needs. To request disability accommodations, please contact the Office of CME at least 15 days in advance of the program at (302) 651-6750.

Hotel: Rooms may be reserved at the Doubletree by Hilton at 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE by calling the hotel directly at (302) 478-6000. Please ask for the Nemours rate. (Internet only rates may sometimes be lower than rates available directly from the hotel.) Rates start at $142 per night, based on availability. Shuttle service is available to the hospital if you would prefer -

please inquire at the hotel front desk.

For more information: Contact Karen Stong at (302) 651-6758 or at karen.stong@nemours.org

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