2025 Speakers

Adult Trauma:

At the conclusion of this simulation activity participants should be able to:

1: Demonstrate a systematic ATLS-informed approach to the polytrauma patient including the primary and secondary survey.

2: Identify clinical indicators of closed head injury. 

3: Demonstrate advanced beginner-level use of POCUS and specifically the eFAST and RUSH exams as a diagnostic aid in the evaluation of the adult polytrauma patient.

4: Recognize clinical and radiographic indicators of symptomatic pneumothorax.

5: Perform neuroprotective rapid sequence intubation as part of an Interprofessional team. 

6: Perform placement of tube thoracostomy as part of an interprofessional team.

Oxygen Escalation Equipment:

1. Identify indications and contraindications for using low-flow oxygen devices (e.g., nasal cannula, simple mask) versus high-flow oxygen systems.
2. Set up and manage a high-flow oxygen system (HFNC) for patients requiring advanced oxygen therapy, ensuring appropriate flow rates and oxygen concentrations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical indications for escalating oxygen therapy, recognizing signs of respiratory distress that may require progression to non-invasive or invasive ventilation.

Arterial Line Insertion and ABG Draws:

1. Demonstrate the correct technique for inserting an arterial line using aseptic technique, appropriate equipment, and anatomical landmarks.
2. Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling correctly, ensuring proper technique, specimen handling, and patient monitoring during and after the procedure.

Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Intubation with Video Laryngoscopes:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in performing ETT intubation using different types of video laryngoscopes (e.g., McGrath, GlideScope, C-MAC) by selecting the appropriate device based on patient anatomy and clinical presentation.
2. Assess and confirm correct ETT placement using visualization, capnography, and auscultation.

Basic Airway Adjuncts:

1. Properly select and insert airway adjuncts (e.g., oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway adn Igel) based on the patient’s needs.
2. Demonstrate effective ventilation using bag-valve-mask (BVM) with the adjuncts to maintain adequate oxygenation and prevent gastric insufflation.

“Remerging infectious diseases in the pediatric population“

Objectives:

1. Health care providers (HCP) will be able to recognize the typical presentation of remerging infectious diseases in the pediatric population.
2. HCP will be able to assess, request appropriate investigations and formulate a treatment plan for a pediatric patient presenting with a reemerging infectious disease.
3. HCP will plan for disposition of a pediatric patient presenting to the ED with a remerging infectious disease.

Title: ADHD and Addiction: Scylla & Charybdis?

LOs:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. appreciate aspects of the complex evolution of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) relevant to addictions.
2. understand clinically applicable science and care management principles useful in navigating risks and benefits of treatment of co-occurring ADHD and substance use.

Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention in Youth

Objectives

1. Define and distinguish self-harm and suicide ideation
2. Review active vs. passive ideation, plan vs. intent, etc.,
3. Summarize current evidence-based approaches to suicide risk screening and assessment
4. Identify factors affecting risk: social determinants of health, behaviours, warning signs, protective factors, etc.,
5. Understand unique considerations within youth population
6. Demonstrate trauma-informed approach to mental health care

Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will have:

1. Understanding of risk stratification tools used for assessment and their limitations
2. Familiarity with current research on best-practices in risk assessment and intervention with children and youth
3. Tools and strategies for healthcare professionals supporting youth who screen positive for suicide risk in an emergency room setting
4. Knowledge of local and general mental health resources to support youth, families, and healthcare professionals affected by suicide

The title of the Presentation will be as follows: Pediatric Trauma: Big Kids =/= Little Adults

Objectives:

1. Highlight key differences in initial management of Pediatric trauma patient vs adult
2. Discuss the initial stabilization of Pediatric Patient in a non tertiary care center
3. An approach to preparing the hemodynamically unstable/critically ill Trauma patient for transport
4. Detailed breakdown of steps to optimize patient status prior to transfer
5. Case discussion
6. PEARLS for Peds Trauma – quick tips to remember in the moment

For the Simulation, the title will be just Tackling a Pediatric Trauma

Objectives:

1. Apply didactic skills in managing pediatric trauma in a high fidelity simulation
2. Discuss/demonstrate and teach around practical skills and procedures required during Pediatric trauma and resuscitation.
3. Discuss practical use of specific pediatric dosing of medications/fluids and blood products, with some discussion around MTP in pediatrics. 
4. Prepare a hemodynamically unstable patient for transport to a tertiary care center where definitive management can be completed.

LUCAS Compression Device:

Chest Tube Insertion and Care

Use of Zoll R Series Defibrillator:

    1 -Identify and describe the main components and features of the Zoll R Series Defibrillator, including the monitor, pads, and charging mechanism.

    2 -Demonstrate the correct procedure for attaching defibrillator pads to an adult patient and selecting the appropriate energy settings.    

3 -Perform manual defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and external pacing using the Zoll R Series in a simulation scenario