The Art of Suturing
This workshop will cover the basics of suturing materials, preparation, and proper techniques for obtaining that perfect closure. A brief overview of the different types of suture material available and the proper application in various situations will be discussed. There will be plenty of hands-on experience to practice your newly learned basic suturing skills, including basic interrupted, continuous, subcutaneous, and mattress technique closures.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the history/development of suture materials/needles
- Illustrate the proper use of surgical instruments relating to suturing
- Demonstrate the performance of a basic interrupted closure and a basic continuous closure on a simple incision
- Perform an interrupted/continuous subcutaneous closure with buried knots
- Perform a simple closure using a mattress stitch
- Perform a compound closure on a jagged incision wound under tension using both interrupted and continuous closure
Basic Laser-Guided EKG Interpretation
This Basic Laser-Guided EKG Interpretation Workshop is designed to give participants an interactive learning experience while having fun. Through the use of laser pointers and interactive instruction, you are certain to have a good time! We will review the basics of acquiring a proper 12-lead EKG and its interpretation. By the end of the workshop, you will be more confident in your interpretation of EKGs and “badness” in your patients. After this workshop, the attendee will be able to:
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and recognize proper lead placement for a 12-lead electrocardiogram
- Determine abnormalities that require emergency intervention
- Identify axis deviation, hypertrophy and lead reversal
- Identify ischemic changes in a static EKG
- Discuss conditions and tracings that mimic myocardial infarctions on an EKG
Chest Tubes: From Indications to Complications to Management
If you are a clinician working in internal medicine, emergency medicine, and/or on a surgical team, having expertise in the indications, placement, complications/troubleshooting, management, and removal of chest tubes is an absolute must.
Learning Objectives:
- Review and discuss indications and techniques for placement of chest tubes
- Review and discuss complications of chest tubes
- Review and discuss management of chest tubes
- Review and discuss removal of chest tubes
Demonstration of Exam Findings for the Knee and Shoulder Workshop
Learn knee and shoulder exam techniques that can help you gain confidence in making accurate diagnosis and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify surface anatomy of knee and shoulder, including important landmarks
- Learn names of knee and shoulder exam techniques
- Perform appropriate exams to assess knee and shoulder injuries
Essentials of Medical Spanish
This workshop is designed to introduce participants into the world of medical Spanish. Beginning with an in-depth examination of the Hispanic culture as it relates to medical care, one will gain knowledge in the development and identification of basic medical Spanish as well as the ability to formulate and interpret the composition of basic medical phrases. This will allow for an enhanced communication and understanding between your patients and yourself.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of communicating in Spanish to your Spanish-speaking patients
- Appreciate a basic introduction to Spanish pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary
- Identify basic Spanish phrases to communicate with your patients
- Encourage further training in Spanish language instruction
Heart Sounds
The cardiac exam is always relevant to clinical practice. This workshop will improve participants’ skills and confidence with this challenging exam, and improve their ability to identify both normal and abnormal findings.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to perform a cardiovascular exam
- Identify basic cardiac physiology leading to common murmurs
- Identify and differentiate between common cardiac murmurs
- Identify common extra heart sounds
Increased Human Trafficking during COVID: Understanding Prevalence and How to Identify Victims During Virtual and In-person Encounters
Millions of women, children and men are out of work, out of school (attending virtually) and without social support in the continuing COVID-19 crisis leaving them at greater risk of human trafficking. Prior to the COVID pandemic, a U.S. study on sex trafficking found that more than 85% of survivors had contact with a health care professional while being trafficked but the provider was unaware. In this workshop, you will recognize the increased prevalence due to COVID and explore how to interact with patients (virtually and in-person) in a trauma-informed manner utilizing tools to better identify victims of trafficking.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how the COVID-19 pandemic created new risks and challenges to victims of trafficking and survivors of trafficking
- Identify how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the vulnerabilities of at-risk groups to trafficking
- Appraise current methods of identification of victims of human to address the trends and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Evaluate how to make services to victims of human trafficking and survivors of trafficking more accessible during and post pandemic
Orthopedic Radiology of the Lower Extremity
This workshop will teach participants the most common orthopedic radiology findings. Participants will learn the proper use and indications for different types of radiology studies while learning the proper techniques to read the study that was ordered. The course will also allow participants to identify variances and abnormal findings on the basic radiology studies.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common Orthopedic radiological findings for lower extremities
- Review appropriate ordering of imaging
- Discuss common fractures and management of lower extremities
- Review types of splints and materials for lower extremities
Orthopedic Radiology of the Upper Extremity
This workshop will teach participants the most common orthopedic radiology findings. Participants will learn the proper use and indications for different types of radiology studies while learning the proper techniques to read the study that was ordered. The course will also allow participants to identify variances and abnormal findings on the basic radiology studies.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common Orthopedic radiological findings for upper extremities
- Review appropriate ordering of imaging
- Discuss common fractures and management of upper extremities
- Review types of splints and materials for upper extremities
Neurologic Emergencies
Neurological emergencies occur in all practice settings and can happen at any moment. Early recognition and intervention of these emergencies can drastically improve patient outcomes. For many providers, emergencies involving the brain and spinal cord can feel overwhelming, especially regarding which imaging studies should be ordered and when and how to initiate medical management before a specialist is available for consultation. Fortunately, there are evidence-based guidelines to guide initial management. This lecture will cover common neurological emergencies and discuss clinical recognition, a brief review of pathophysiology, imaging modalities and initial medical management.
Learning Objectives:
- Define neurological emergencies and explain the importance of early recognition of the pathology discussed
- Identify potential points of intervention before a patient deteriorates from neurological injury or disease
- Recognize the utility of imaging studies when suspecting neurological emergencies and identify which diagnostic tool is most appropriate
- List common pathogens associated with bacterial and viral meningitis and encephalitis and identify treatment considerations for special populations