Pre-Conference Courses

Critical Care & Anesthesia – Online Prep

Sundays, February 13 - April 10
5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 7:00pm CT / 8:00pm ET
Zoom Meeting

The theoretical/didactic portion of this course will be completed in advance of attending Scientific Assembly as participants will attend a one-hour zoom session once a week, for a total of eight sessions, with an optional ninth session covering POCUS in EM. Participants will be required to complete quizzes for each module of 5-10 multiple-choice questions (except for the optional POCUS component) with a minimum pass rate of 80%. Participants are allotted a maximum of two attempts at each quiz to achieve the minimal passing grade. Only after understanding of the incorrect questions is accomplished may you attempt the quiz a second time. Quizzes will be graded by course co-directors and faculty.

Participants will be provided with links to course content on Mondays and are required to have viewed the content prior to attending the weekly Zoom meeting the following Sunday evening. Participants are required to attend the Sunday Zoom sessions.

Registration is now open for the virtual portion of this course. 

Critical Care & Anesthesia – Hands-On Course

Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm ET

The kinesthetic portion of the course is required for completion. This section of the course will be held at Scientific Assembly where skills training in advanced airway management/intubation and mechanical ventilator use/knobology will occur. At the end of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion titled “Introduction to Critical Care and Anesthesia Course Completion” (with or without the “POCUS in EM” component) from the AAEM/RSA.  

Learning Objectives

Analgesics, Sedatives and Paralytics

• List the three types of NSAIDS and their mechanism of action
• List the non-narcotic analgesics and their mechanism of action
• Rationalize Mucomyst (N-acetylcysteine) as a reversal medication for acetaminophen overdose
• List the various narcotic analgesics, along with their mechanism of action and reversal medication
• Explain the purpose behind inhaled anesthetics, and the various drugs in this category
• List the various benzodiazepines, and their mechanism of action and reversal medication
• List the various barbiturates and non-barbiturates along with their own mechanism of action
• List the primary depolarizing paralytic, its mechanism of action and reversal medication
• Explain malignant hyperthermia, and the procedure to manage its onset
• List the various non-depolarizing paralytics, their mechanism of action, and reversal medication

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG’s), Basic Chemistry Panel, and CBC Interpretation

• Explain the rationale for completing an ABG
• Explain the procedure for completing an ABG
• Determine the normal values found when reading an ABG
• Interpret pathological values found in an ABG
• Explain the rationale for completing a basic chemistry panel
• Explain the procedure for completing a basic chemistry panel
• Determine the normal values found in a basic chemistry panel
• Interpret pathological values found in a basic chemistry panel
• Explain the rationale for a complete blood count
• Explain the procedure involved in obtaining a complete blood count
• Interpret the normal values involved in a complete blood count
• Interpret pathological values found in a complete blood count
• Explain the general rules involved with pH, CO2 and K+

Oxygen Therapy and Ventilation

• Understand the difference between basic and advanced airway management
• Explain the uses of both CPAP and BiPAP and their differences
• Discuss the 7P’s of rapid sequence intubation
• Rationalize the difference between a cricothyroidotomy and tracheostomy
• Explain the purpose of using a ventilator
• Locate the various parameters on both a transport and in-hospital ventilator
• Explain each parameter on a ventilator
• Differentiate between the various modes of artificial ventilation
• Differentiate the various pathologies due to a high or low-pressure alarm
• Explain a plan of action for acute respiratory decompensation while on a ventilator
• Understand the various special circumstances during artificial ventilation

Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Central Line Insertion

• Describe the goals of Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy
• Describe the procedure of intra-aortic balloon pump placement
• Describe the uses and contraindications of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy
• Demonstrate the ability to understand an IABP waveform
• Describe the different timing errors involved with IABP therapy
• Describe the two forms of ECMO therapy
• Describe the indications and contraindications for ECMO therapy
• Describe the indications and contraindications for central line insertion
• Determine the various locations and landmarks for central line insertion
• Define the Seldinger technique of central line insertion

Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care

• Describe the pediatric triangle and the three factors it entails
• Describe adult vs. pediatric anatomical differences
• Describe various respiratory and cardiovascular interventions used in pediatrics
• Describe the general rule for pediatric care
• Describe common injury patterns in pediatrics
• Demonstrate understanding of mechanical ventilation specific to pediatrics
• Describe the APGAR score
• Compare and contrast cyanotic vs. acyanotic lesions in neonates
• Describe the various diseases in neonates
• Follow the resuscitation guideline for neonates
• Describe mechanical ventilation techniques for neonates

Hemodynamic and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring

• Describe the purpose and concepts behind arterial hemodynamic monitoring
• Describe the indications for arterial hemodynamic monitoring
• Illustrate the normal arterial line waveform
• Review the intracranial hemorrhages
• Differentiate between ischemic vs. hemorrhagic strokes
• Describe the indications and execution of intracranial pressure monitoring
• Describe the ICP waveform and any pathologies that may occur with it

Cardiac Pacing and Implantable Cardiac Devices

• Describe the indications for pacing
• Differentiate between voltage, rate, pacing spike, and capture
• Differentiate between the two modes of pacing
• Describe the indications and execution of non-invasive cardiac pacing
• Describe the indications and execution of invasive cardiac pacing
• Describe the pulse generator
• Describe reasons to consider and implement temporary epicardial pacing
• Define NASPE and NBG codes
• Determine normal and abnormal atrial and ventricular pacing strips

Fluid Therapy and Massive Transfusion

• Describe the bodies intrinsic mechanisms for hemostasis during trauma
• Describe indications for fluid therapy and massive transfusion in the emergent and critical care setting
• Identify the differences between normal saline (0.9% and 0.45%) and Ringers’ lactate
• Describe indications and the complications from administering Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC’s)
• Describe indications for administering Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
• Describe indications for administering Platelets
• Describe indications for administering Cryoprecipitate
• Describe the indications for administering Albumin
• Describe the indications for administering Tranexamic acid
• Briefly describe the transition of an acute infection progressing to sepsis and ultimately disseminated intravascular coagulation if untreated
• Discuss obstetrical related complications as it pertains to hemorrhage
• Describe the various transfusion reactions that can occur and the signs and symptoms that underlie them

POCUS Course (Optional)

• Physics of ultrasonography
• Knobology
• Cardiac ultrasound
• Pulmonary ultrasound
• Abdominal ultrasound
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Vascular ultrasound
• Soft tissue ultrasound
• Peripheral IV access utilizing ultrasound
• RUSH exam
• e-FAST exam

Advanced topics: TEE, MSK, DVT and Ocular ultrasound

CME is not available for this course.

Participant Information 

Course Registration Limit: 40 participants
Target Audience: Third and fourth year medical students as well as emergency medicine interns

Course Fee 

Course fees cover both online and in person pre-conference registration costs. Registration to attend AAEM22 Scientific Assembly is not included.

CCMS-AAEM members receive free course registration!
The AAEM Critical Care Medicine Section (CCMS-AAEM) is proud to sponsor RSA CCMS members to attend this course! To join CCMS-AAEM, visit our website.

• AAEM/RSA Member: $40
• Resident or Student Non-Member: Early Bird: $80
• CCMS-AAEM Resident and Student Members: Free

Course Schedule

Online

February 13 - April 10, 2022
8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
Zoom link will be provided with course registration.

*Schedule may be subject to change

February 13: Analgesics, Sedatives and Paralytics
February 20: Arterial Blood Gas (ABGs), Basic Chemistry Panel, and CBC Interpretation
February 27: Oxygen Therapy and Ventilation
March 6: Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Central Line Insertion
March 13: Hemodynamic and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
March 20: Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care
March 27: Fluid Therapy and Massive Transfusion
April 3: Cardiac Pacing and Implantable Cardiac Devices
April 10: POCUS Course (Optional)

In Person

Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 1:00 - 5:00pm ET

1:00-1:15pm ET: Welcome - Matthew Carvey and Ava Omidvar
1:15-1:30pm ET: Setup of Stations and Group Assignment - Matthew Carvey and Ava Omidvar
1:30-2:00pm ET:  Advanced Airway Management - Theory - Matthew Carvey and Ava Omidvar
2:00-3:00pm ET:  Advanced Airway Management - Practical - Matthew Carvey, Ava Omidvar and Faculty
3:00-3:15pm ET:  Break
3:15-3:45pm ET:  Ventilator Management - Theory - Matthew Carvey and Ava Omidvar
3:45-4:50pm ET: Ventilator Management - Practical - Matthew Carvey, Ava Omidvar and Faculty
4:50-5:00pm ET: Wrap-Up - Matthew Carvey and Ava Omidvar

Course Directors 

Matthew Carvey MSIV EMT-P FP-C
Critical Care Flight Paramedic and Medical Student through St. George’s University, St. George, Grenada

Ava Omidvar MSIII MPH FP-C
Critical Care Flight Paramedic and Medical Student through St. George's University, St. George, Grenada

Learning Objectives

• Discuss advanced resuscitation concepts that can be applied to medical, trauma and undifferentiated patients of all age groups
• Identify and discuss current medical literature pertaining to the resuscitation of select critically ill emergency department patients
• Discuss an integrated and standardized approach to caring for the critically ill emergency department patient awaiting admission to the intensive care unit

Accreditation Statement 

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Course Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Participant Information 

Course Registration Limit: 50 participants

Course Fee 

• AAEM Member: Early Bird $500 | Late: (after March 23): $600
• Non-AAEM Member: Early Bird $850 | Late: (after March 23) $950
• AAEM/RSA Resident Member: $500 | Late: (after March 23): $600
• Resident-Non Member: $560 | Late: (after March 23): $660

Course Schedule

Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 7:30am - 5:00pm ET
*Schedule may be subject to change

7:30am - 7:40am ET
Introduction

7:40am - 8:10am ET
HFNC, CPAP, and BiPAP, Oh My!
Kami Hu Windsor, MD FAAEM

8:15am - 8:45am ET
The Physiologically Difficult Airway
Ken Butler, DO FAAEM

8:50am - 9:20am ET
Initiating ED Mechanical Ventilation
Mark Sutherland, MD

9:20am - 9:30am ET
Break

9:30am - 10:00am ET
What’s New in Cardiac Arrest?
TBA

10:05am - 10:35am ET
Post-Arrest Interventions That Matter!
Michael E. Winters, MD MBA FAAEM

10:40am - 11:10am ET
Advanced Ventilator Management for the Emergency Physician
Mark Sutherland, MD

11:15am - 11:45am ET
Extubating in the ED
Kami Hu Windsor, MD FAAEM

11:45am - 1:00pm ET
Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Critical Cases in Toxicology
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, FAACT

1:35pm - 2:05pm ET
What’s New in Acute Ischemic Stroke?
Wendy Chang, MD, FAAEM  

2:10pm - 2:40pm ET
Recent Updates in Anaphylaxis
Michael E. Winters, MD MBA FAAEM

2:45pm-3:00pm ET
Break

3:00pm - 3:30pm ET
Medication Tips & Tricks for the Crashing Patient
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, FAACT

3:35pm - 4:05pm ET
Status epilepticus
Michael Abraham, MD MS FAAEM

4:10pm - 4:50pm ET
POCUS Pearls for the Critically Ill Patient
Leen Alblaihed, MBBS, MHA

4:55pm - 5:00pm ET
Key Points from Day 1

5:00pm ET
Adjourn

Sunday, April 24, 2022 | 7:30am-12:00pm ET 

7:30am - 8:15am ET
The Critically Ill Pediatric Patient
Mimi Lu, MD FAAEM

8:20am - 8:50am ET
Trauma Updates for the Busy EP
Ashika Jain, MD FAAEM RDMS

8:55am - 9:25am ET
ECMO in the ED
John Greenwood, MD FAAEM

9:30am - 9:45am ET
Break 

9:45am - 10:15am ET
Emergency Transfusions
Ashika Jain, MD FAAEM RDMS

10:20a - 10:50am ET
Sepsis Resuscitation 2022
Peter DeBlieux, MD, FAAEM

10:55am - 11:25am ET
Resuscitating the RV…Pitfalls in Pulmonary HTN
John Greenwood, MD FAAEM

11:30am - 12:00pm ET
The Crashing Ventilated Patient
Haney Mallemat, MD, FAAEM

12:00pm ET
Adjourn

Course Directors 

Michael E. Winters, MD MBA FAAEM
Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medicine; Vice Chair for Clinical and Administrative Affairs, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Learning Objectives

• Understand the unique practices and principles of military emergency medicine.
• Understand the medical science behind the military’s clinical practice guidelines
• Understand the role of whole blood in the resuscitation of the trauma patient
• Provide familiarization to mascal triage, walking blood bank, care of military working dogs, care under fire, and additional military medical principles

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 Uniformed Services Chapter Division of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (USAAEM). The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Course Credit Designation Statement

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

Participant Information 

*The course will involve some hands-on activity and comfortable attire is recommended.  

Course Registration Limit: 24 participants

Course Fee 

• USAAEM Member: $100 refundable deposit*
• Non-AAEM Member: $100
• AAEM/RSA Resident Member: $25 refundable deposit*
• Resident or Student Non-Member: $25

*The deposit is refunded within 30 days after Scientific Assembly for USAAEM members who attend the course.

Course Schedule

Saturday, April 23, 2022
*Schedule may be subject to change

8:00am - 8:15am ET
Introduction to Military Emergency Medicine and Joint Trauma System
Joel A. Miller, MD FAAEM  (Army), Zachary Sletten MD FAAEM (Army)   

8:15am - 8:45am ET
Tactical Combat Casualty Care & Care Under Fire
Matthew Hessel, MD (Army),  Tanner G. Greiving, MD

8:45am - 9:15am ET
Mass Casualty Triage
Andrea Kaelin, MD RDMS (Air Force)

9:15am - 9:45am ET
Critical Care Air Transport Team CCATT
Craig Nowadly, MD (Air Force), Cayla Fappiano, MD, (Air Force)

9:45am - 10:15am ET
Prolonged Casualty Care
Jess Eker, MD (Army, CRDAMC) / Dan Brillhart, MD (Army) / Chelsea Ausman, MD (Army)

10:15am - 10:30am ET
Break

10:30am - 11:00am ET
Whole Blood Transfusion / Walking Blood Bank
Lloyd Tannenbaum, MD  (USA), Renato Rapada, DO, (Army)

11:00am - 11:30am ET
Damage Control Resuscitation
Vanessa Hannick, MD FAAEM

11:30am - 12:00pm ET
Military Working Dog
Lt Col Emilee Venn, DVM

12:00am - 12:30pm ET
Lunch (provided)

12:30pm - 3:45pm ET
Military Medicine Skills Stations
*45 minutes each, 15 minute break after 2^nd rotation.

Mass Casualty Triage ROC Drill
Andrea Kaelin, MD RDMS (Air Force)

Walking Blood Bank
Vanessa C. Hannick, MD FAAEM

Military Working Dog
Lt Col Emilee Venn, DVM MS DACVECC (Army); Major Tricia Culbertson, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA (Army); Captain Jordan Judice, DVM (Army)

Prolonged Field Care
Daniel Brillhart, MD RDMS, Chelsea Ausman, MD RDMS, Jessica Eker, MD

3:45pm - 4:00pm ET
Hot Wash and Debrief

Course Directors 

Joel A. Miller, MD FAAEM
LTC MC US Army Reserve
394^th Field Hospital
Deputy Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Military and Emergency Medicine, USUHS
Secretary/Treasurer, USAAEM

Zachary Sletten, MD FAAEM
MAJ, MC, US Army
Simulation Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brook Army Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, USUHS
President USAAEM

Learning Objectives

• Utilize Lean methodologies, theory of constraints, and queuing theory to maximize throughput
• Describe the multiple components of patients experience, how they are measured, and what the extant literature can teach us about their importance
• Communicate with ED management teams to identify high-yield, systems-based interventions
• Identify KPIs for revenue performance and strategies to improve hospital revenue  

Accreditation Statement 

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

Course Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Participant Information 

Course Registration Limit: 50 participants

Course Fee 

ED Management Solutions Standalone Course  

• AAEM Member: Early Bird $375 | Late: $475
• Non-AAEM Member: Early Bird $675 | Late: $775

ED Management Solutions and ED Operations Certificate Course Bundle

• AAEM Member or Nonmember: $2500
  • Full-day ED Management Solutions pre-conference course at the AAEM22 Scientific Assembly
  • Half-day EDOCC kick-off pre-conference course at the AAEM22 Scientific Assembly
  • 8 virtual sessions May 2022 – April 2023 (CME provided)
  • Half-day EDOCC wrap-up pre-conference course at the AAEM23 Scientific Assembly
  • Peer learning community access

Course Schedule

*Schedule may be subject to change. 

Saturday,  April 23, 2022
*Schedule may be subject to change

Clinical Redesign Session

8:00am - 8:30am ET
Still Crowded After All These Years
Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM

8:30am - 9:00am ET
Systems Engineering and Process Improvement Overview (PSDA)
Ben White, MD

9:00am - 9:30am ET
Critical Resources/Theory of Constraints/Queuing Theory
Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM

9:30am - 10:00am ET
Lean – Ideals and Practice

10:00am - 10:15am ET
Break

10:15am - 10:45am ET
Intake Systems
Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM

10:45am - 11:15am ET
Case Study Exercise – Throughput
Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM

Change Management Session

11:15am - 11:45am ET
Changing Behavior
Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM

11:45am - 12:15pm ET
Change Management exercise

12:15pm - 1:00pm ET
Lunch

Patient Experience Session

1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
ED Patient Experience: Why It Matters
Kraftin E. Schreyer, MD MBA FAAEM and Ben White, MD

1:30pm - 2:00pm ET
High Yield Patient Experience Interventions
Kraftin E. Schreyer, MD MBA FAAEM and Ben White, MD

2:00pm - 2:30pm ET
Optimizing ED Patient Experience: Sharing Solution
Kraftin E. Schreyer, MD MBA FAAEM and Ben White, MD

2:30pm - 2:45pm ET
Break

Revenue Cycle Session

2:45pm - 4:15pm ET
Revenue Drivers You Can Control/KPIs for Revenue Performance/Making a Difference for the Hospital’s Revenue
Jim Blakeman

4:15pm - 4:45pm ET
Q&A and Wrap-Up

4:45pm ET
Adjourn

5:30pm - 6:30pm ET
Networking Social: ED Management Solutions/ED Operations Certificate Course

Course Directors 

Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM
President and Founder, Queue Management

Learning Objectives

Echo & Aorta

• Understand the surface landmarks for appropriate transducer positioning to perform sonographic examinations of the thoracic and abdominal aorta
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and visualize landmarks for the aorta in the transverse and longitudinal scanning planes
• Understand the sonographic findings and pitfalls for identifying pathology including aortic aneurysm
• Understand the utility of motion modality (M-mode) and demonstrate its use
• Demonstrate the surface landmarks and transducer position necessary to perform an echocardiogram in the emergency department
• Acquire and interpret sonographic images of heart (subcostal, parasternal long, parasternal short and apical windows)
• Identify pathologic conditions such as pericardial effusion, gross wall motion abnormalities and cardiac tamponade

eFAST

• Understand the surface landmarks for appropriate transducer positioning to perform the Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (eFAST) examination
• Understand the sonographic landmarks and anatomical relationships of the heart, liver, spleen and bladder as they relate to the FAST examination
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and visualize the areas of potential intra-abdominal and thoracic spaces for free fluid to collect or pneumothorax
• Understand the sonographic findings and pitfalls for identifying life-threatening trauma conditions such as cardiac tamponade, hemo/pneumothorax and intra-abdominal hemorrhage

Vascular Access

• Understand the sonographic landmarks and anatomical relationships as they relate to the vasculature of the neck, upper extremity and groin
• Acquire and interpret sonographic images of the internal jugular, femoral, basilic, brachial and axillary veins in live patient models
• Demonstrate ultrasound guided cannulation on vascular simulator

Accreditation Statement 

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Course Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Participant Information 

Course Registration Limit: 32 participants.

Course Fee 

• AAEM Member: Early Bird $600 | Late: (after March 23): $700
• Non-AAEM Member: Early Bird $750 | Late: (after March 23) $850
• AAEM/RSA Resident Member: Early Bird: $600 | Late: (after March 23) $700
• Resident Non-Member: Early Bird: $760 | Late: (after March 23) $760

*Special Discount if taking both Beginner and Advanced Ultrasound courses

• AAEM Member: Early Bird $800 | Late: (after March 23) $900
• Non-AAEM Member: Early Bird: $950 | Late: (after March 23) $1,050

*Optional* Skills Verification – FAST Exam

Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 3:45pm - 5:15pm ET

• $75 Cost
• Limited to 20 participants
• Pre-registration required
• Includes membership to the Emergency Ultrasound Section of AAEM (EUS-AAEM) pending eligibility (must be an AAEM or AAEM/RSA member)

The Skills Verification Program (SVP) provides an opportunity for physicians to obtain a number of proctored FAST exams with a signed record. Physicians will be able to use this record as part of the privileging/credentialing process for performing and billing for FAST exams at their individual institutions. This program is open to 20 participants from either the Beginner and/or Advanced course.

Course Schedule

Saturday,  April 23, 2022  
*Schedule may be subject to change

10:00am - 10:15am ET
Welcome
Christine Butts, MD FAAEM, Katharine Burns, MD FAAEM and Eric Chin, MD FAAEM

10:15am - 10:45am ET
Image Acquisition and Instrumentation
Patrick G. Kishi, MD FAAEM

10:45am - 11:15am ET
Trauma - Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (eFAST) Examination
Eric J. Chin, MD MBA FAAEM

11:15am - 11:30am ET
Break

11:30am - 12:00pm ET
Echo in the ED/IVC
Katharine Burns, MD FAAEM

12:00pm - 12:30pm ET
Vascular Access and Aorta
Christine Butts, MD FAAEM

12:30pm - 1:15pm ET
Lunch and Q&A session with faculty

1:15pm - 2:00pm ET
Hands-on: Echo & Aorta & IVC
All faculty

2:00pm - 2:45pm ET
Hands-on: eFAST 
All faculty

2:45pm - 3:30pm ET
Hands-on: Vascular Access
All faculty

3:30pm - 3:45pm ET
Break

3:45pm - 5:15pm ET
Skills Verification Program 
All faculty

Course Directors 

Katharine Burns, MD FAAEM
Ultrasound Fellowship Co-Director, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL; Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Eric Chin, MD MBA FAAEM
Program Director, SAUSHEC/BAMC Emergency Medicine Residency, San Antonio, TX

Christine Butts, MD FAAEM
Clinical Associate Professor, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate the steps to safely deliver a child by spontaneous vaginal delivery.
• Demonstrate the steps to safely deliver a child whose birth is complicated by shoulder dystocia.
• Demonstrate the steps to safely deliver a child whose birth is complicated by breech presentation.
• Demonstrate the steps to manage a birth complicated by postpartum hemorrhage.

Accreditation Statement 

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Course Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Participant Information 

Course Registration Limit: 35 participants.

Course Fee 

• AAEM Member: Early Bird $400 | Late: (after March 23) $500
• Non-AAEM Member: Early Bird: $750 | Late: (after March 23) $850
• AAEM/RSA Resident Member: Early Bird: $300 | Late: (after March 23) $400
• Resident Non-Member: Early Bird: $360 | Late: (after March 23) $460
• Student Non-Member: Early Bird: $340 | Late: (after March 23) $440

Course Schedule 

Saturday, April 23, 2022
*Schedule may be subject to change

1:00pm - 1:20pm ET
Introduction and Review of Procedures
Joelle Borhart, MD FAAEM FACEP 

1:20pm - 3:00pm ET
Hands-on Stations 

• Breech delivery
• Shoulder dystocia
• Normal vaginal delivery & nuchal cord
• Postpartum hemorrhage

Course Directors 

Joelle Borhart, MD FAAEM FACEP 
Associate Program Director and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital & Washington Hospital Center

Participant Information 

*Open to Medical Students Only.

Course Registration Limit: 50 participants

Course Fee 

Free!

Course Schedule

Sunday, April 24, 2022 
*Schedule may be subject to change

7:30am - 8:00am ET
Networking Breakfast

8:00am-8:30am ET
In Search of Research
Lisa A. Moreno, MD MS MSCR FAAEM FIFEM and Medical Student Presenters

8:30am-8:40am ET
A Case of Compartment Syndrome and Rhabdomyolysis After Heroin Use
Maurice Dick

8:40am – 8:50am ET
Medical Student Attitudes and Knowledge Gaps in Responding to Human Trafficking Signs in the Clinical Setting
Jason Sreedhar

8:50am – 9:00am ET
A Unique Presentation of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Following COVID-19 Infection
Ravi Soni 

9:00am - 10:00am ET
Advocacy & Workforce in EM Panel 
Matthew Hoekstra, Mark Reiter, MD MBA MAAEM FAAEM; Julie Vieth, MD FAAEM; Lauren Lamparter, MD; Haig Aintablian, MD

10:00am - 10:15am ET
Break

10:15am - 11:00am ET
Subspecialty Speed Dating
Featuring representatives from MedEd/Admi, Critical Care, Ultrasound, and EMS

11:00am - 12:05pm ET
Stop the Bleed

Course Directors 

Ashley Iannantone
AAEM/RSA Medical Student Council Chair
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Ava Omidvar
AAEM/RSA Medical Student Council International Ex-officio Representative
St. George’s University, Baltimore, MD

Faculty

Al’ai Alvarez, MD FAAEM   
Assistant Residency Program Directo,
Stanford University, San Francisco, CA

Megan Healy, MD FAAEM   
Assistant Residency Program Director
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Robert P. Lam, MD FAAEM
Assistant Professor and Director of Physician Wellness
UC Health Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO

Mark Reiter, MD MBA MAAEM FAAEM
Board Chair, AAEM Physician Group; Past President, American Academy of Emergency Medicine; CEO, Emergency Excellence; Residency Director University of Tennessee-Murfreesboro, Nashville, TN

Course Includes 

• Half-day EDOCC kick-off pre-conference course at the AAEM22 Scientific Assembly
• 8 virtual sessions May 2022 - April 2023 (CME provided)
• Half-day EDOCC wrap-up pre-conference course at the AAEM23 Scientific Assembly
• Peer learning community access

Learning Objectives

• Describe the multiple components of patients experience, how they are measured, and what the extant literature can teach us about their importance
• Utilize Lean methodologies to maximize throughput

Accreditation Statement 

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

Course Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine designates this hybrid activity (in-person and virtual) for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Participant Information 

Course Registration Limit: 50 participants

Course Fee 

• AAEM Member: $2,125
• Non-AAEM Member: $2,650​

Course Schedule

Sunday, April 24, 2022
*Schedule may be subject to change

8:00am - 8:10am ET
Welcome and Course Introduction
Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM

8:10am - 9:25am ET
Lean Concepts: Waste, Value, Single Piece Flow
Kraftin E. Schreyer, MD MBA FAAEM​; Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM; Ben White, MD

9:30am - 10:30am ET
DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control
Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM and Ben White, MD

10:30am - 10:45am ET
Break

10:45am - 11:50am ET
Lean Exercise
Kraftin E. Schreyer, MD MBA FAAEM​; Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM; Ben White, MD

11:50am - 12:00pm ET
Q&A and Wrap-Up
Kraftin E. Schreyer, MD MBA FAAEM​; Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM; Ben White, MD

12:00pm ET
Adjourn

Course Directors 

Joseph Twanmoh, MD MBA FAAEM
President and Founder, Queue Management

Learning Objectives

Registrants Will Pick 5 Application Modules:

1. Aorta & Inferior Vena Cava
2. Cardiac-Advanced
3. DVT
4. eFast
5. Gallbladder & Renal
6. Image Acquisition & Landmark Documentation
7. Musculoskeletal-General
8. Ocular
9. Patient Cases with Pathology
10. Procedures-Peripheral Nerve Blocks
11. Procedures-Vascular Access
12. Pulmonary
13. Shock
14. Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Aorta & Inferior Vena Cava

• Identify the surface landmarks for appropriate transducer positioning to perform sonographic examinations of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava (IVC).
• Distinguish visual landmarks for the aorta and IVC in the transverse and longitudinal scanning planes.
• Describe the sonographic findings and pitfalls for identifying pathology including aortic aneurysm.
• Recognize the utility of motion modality (M-mode) and demonstrate its use.
• Acquire and interpret sonographic images of heart (subcostal) and IVC in the transverse and longitudinal planes. 
• Categorize volume status of the IVC based on size and responsiveness to fluid.

Cardiac-Advanced

• Recognize the utility of motion modality (M-mode) and demonstrate its use.
• Demonstrate the surface landmarks and transducer position necessary to perform an echocardiogram.
• Acquire and interpret sonographic images of heart (subcostal, parasternal long, parasternal short and apical windows).
• Identify pathologic conditions such as pericardial effusion, gross wall motion abnormalities and cardiac tamponade.
• Show landmarks and measurements for cardiac output.
• Describe US findings for diastolic and systolic heart failure.

DVT

• Describe the sonographic landmarks and anatomical relationships as they relate to the vasculature of the neck, upper extremity and lower extremity.
• Acquire and interpret sonographic images of the internal jugular, femoral, basilic, brachial and axillary veins in live patient models.
• Demonstrate compression technique of upper and lower extremity veins. 

eFast

• Identify the surface landmarks for appropriate transducer positioning to perform the FAST examination.
• Describe the sonographic landmarks and anatomical relationships of the heart, liver, spleen and bladder as they relate to the FAST examination.
• Recognize and visualize the areas of potential intra-abdominal and thoracic spaces for free fluid to collect or pneumothorax.
• Define the sonographic findings and pitfalls for identifying life-threatening trauma conditions such as cardiac tamponade, hemo/pneumothorax and intra-abdominal hemorrhage.

Gallbladder & Renal

• Identify the surface landmarks for appropriate transducer positioning to perform sonographic examinations of the aorta, kidney and gallbladder. 
• Recognize the sonographic windows and landmarks of the aorta, kidney and gallbladder.
• Determine and visualize landmarks for the aorta, kidney and gallbladder in the transverse and longitudinal scanning planes.
• Describe the sonographic findings and pitfalls for identifying pathology including aortic aneurysm, hydronephrosis and cholelithiasis/cholecystitis.

Image Acquisition and Landmark Documentation

• Enhance your basic understanding of the basic principles of ultrasound.
• Apply these principles to the reduction of common artifacts and improvement of high quality diagnostic ultrasound images.
• Describe the relationship between transducer position and image orientation.
• Demonstrate the basic operator controls on the ultrasound system required for image acquisition.
• Demonstrate proper landmark documentation of core ultrasound applications.

Musculoskeletal-General

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound compared to other imaging modalities. 
• Demonstrate the appearances of various tissues on diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. 
• Correctly apply ultrasound basic concepts so as to ensure proper visualization of musculoskeletal structures. 
• Proficiently perform a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound on various upper and lower limb structures.

Ocular

• Review and understand how sonography can reveal pathology of the eye and usefulness as a simple and cost-effective tool in investigating eye symptoms. 
• Describe the normal ultrasound anatomy of the eye (cornea, lens, posterior chamber, retina and macula).
• Name which probe is needed for ultrasound scans of the eye and the method to accurately and safely perform the exam. 
• Visualize an example of a retinal detachment, posterior vitreous hemorrhage, and lens dislocation diagnosed by ultrasound.

Patient Cases with Pathology

• Using ultrasound simulation trainer, perform ultrasound exams to reveal abnormal pathology and discover the patient diagnosis.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize critical pathology seen on ultrasound within a case-based scenario.

Procedures-Peripheral Nerve Blocks

• Discuss the science and practical performance of brachial plexus, axillary and femoral blockade. 
• Review the physiology and anatomy of the techniques and factors that influence success and complications.
• Demonstrate approaches for peripheral nerve blocks in the upper and lower extremity. 
• Demonstrate peripheral nerve block on simulator under ultrasound guidance.

Procedures-Vascular

• Understand the sonographic landmarks and anatomical relationships as they relate to the vasculature of the neck, upper extremity and groin.
• Acquire and interpret sonographic images of the internal jugular, femoral, basilic, brachial and axillary veins in live patient models.
• Demonstrate ultrasound guided cannulation on vascular simulator.

Pulmonary

• Review and understand the sonographic artifacts of normal and pathologic pulmonary conditions that give pulmonary ultrasound its diagnostic capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, pleural imaging, the "lung sliding sign," B-line and comet tail identification for extravascular pulmonary congestion and pleural effusion imaging techniques.
• Demonstrate sonographic landmarks of the ribs, pleura, diaphragm and lung parenchyma. 
• Distinguish between normal and pathologic condition through image review and hands-on imaging practice.

Shock

• Provide a sequenced approach to ultrasound in the medical shock patient. 
• Demonstrate the surface landmarks and transducer position necessary to evaluate the heart, IVC, aorta and peritoneum. 
• Review causes and potential responses to treatments of hypotension and tissue malperfusion.

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

• Demonstrate movements of the TEE probe. Insertion, Rotation (clockwise or counterclockwise), Flexion (Anteflexion / Retroflexion), Multiplane Beam Angle (0 - 180 degrees).
• Demonstrate the mid-esophageal 4-chamber view similar to the apical 4 chamber view in TTE; where visualization of both the left and right ventricles and atria as well as the tricuspid and mitral valves are in the same plane.
• Demonstrate the mid-esophageal long-axis view similar to the parasternal long-axis view in TTE; where visualization of the mitral and aortic valves are in the same plane along with the left atrium, left ventricle, and the outflow tract of the right ventricle.
• Demonstrate the transgastric short axis view similar to the parasternal short- axis in TTE, with the difference being the location of the inferior wall closest to probe in TEE rather than the anterior wall being closest to the probe as in TTE.

Accreditation Statement 

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Course Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Participant Information 

Course Registration Limit: 36 participants

Course Fee 

• AAEM Member: Early Bird $475 | Late: (after March 23) $575
• Non-AAEM Member: Early Bird: $625 | Late: (after March 23) $725
• AAEM/RSA Resident Member: Early Bird: $475 | Late: (after March 23) $575
• Resident Non-Member: Early Bird: $535 | Late: (after March 23) $635

*Special Discount if taking both Beginner and Advanced Ultrasound Courses

• AAEM Member: Early Bird $800 | Late: (after March 23) $900
• Non-AAEM Member: Early Bird: $950 | Late: (after March 23) $1,050

*Optional* Skills Verification – FAST Exam

Saturday, April 23 | 5:15pm - 6:15pm ET

• $75 Cost
• Limited to 20 participants
• Pre-registration required.
• Includes membership to the Emergency Ultrasound Section of AAEM (EUS-AAEM) pending eligibility (must be an AAEM or AAEM/RSA member.)

The Skills Verification Program (SVP) provides an opportunity for physicians to obtain a number of proctored FAST exams with a signed record. Physicians will be able to use this record as part of the privileging/credentialing process for performing and billing for FAST exams at their individual institutions. This program is open to 20 participants from either the Beginner and/or Advanced course.

Course Schedule

Sunday, April 24, 2022  
*Schedule may be subject to change

8:00am - 8:15am ET
Welcome
Katharine Burns, MD FAAEM, Eric Chin, MD FAAEM, and Christine Butts, MD FAAEM

8:15am - 9:00am ET
Hands-on Module 1

9:00am - 9:45am ET
​Hands-on Module 2 

9:45am - 10:30am ET
Hands-on Module 3  

10:30am - 10:45am ET
Coffee Break

10:45am - 11:30am ET
Hands-on Module 4   

11:30am - 12:15pm ET
Hands-on Module 5  

12:15pm - 12:30pm ET
Wrap up & Adjourn All faculty

Course Directors 

Katharine Burns, MD FAAEM
Ultrasound Fellowship Co-Director, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL; Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Eric Chin, MD MBA FAAEM
Program Director, SAUSHEC/BAMC Emergency Medicine Residency, San Antonio, TX

Christine Butts, MD FAAEM
Clinical Associate Professor, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA