12 th Annual Summer Conference on EMERGENCY MEDICINE

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1 Exciting News...by booking through Symposia Medicus, our rates include daily buffet breakfast, complimentary self-parking, and wireless internet! 12 th Annual Summer Conference on EMERGENCY MEDICINE Including topics on: Ultrasound, Respiratory Emergencies, Abdominal Pain, Headaches, Stroke, New Drugs of Abuse, and much more Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Big Island, Hawaii JULY 13-16, 2016 SPONSORED BY I can t wait to share and implement the great information I receive from Symposia Medicus conferences with colleagues when I return to work. I will definitely go to Symposia Medicus for future conferences. Jennifer Messer, MD Symposia Medicus puts on excellent conferences with adequate time to enjoy family and the environment. I certainly will attend another conference. Brenda Ames, NP Outstanding faculty and very clinically-relevant information. The staff is always helpful and accommodations are excellent. This was my first Symposia Medicus conference but certainly won t be my last. The breakout sessions were a special treat. William Marcrum, MD Register On-Line... for this conference or view other educational conferences at Page 13 Conference Brochure #1379, 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine Symposia Medicus

2 CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine is designed to provide emergency physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, as well as out-of-hospital providers, with state-ofthe-art information on a wide variety of topics in emergency medicine. The goal of this conference is to increase knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented. Topics for this year s conference have been selected based on the educational needs determined from the identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants; clinical expert input; Symposia Medicus online survey; and other medical and nursing data. Conference format will include didactic lectures, smaller group breakout and interactive sessions, case studies, and question and answer sessions. An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants. You are sure to enjoy our 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine while sharing ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the country on the beautiful Big Island. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to Identify and utilize techniques associated with the use of ultrasound to facilitate critical procedures Recognize the clinical findings in patients with potentially life-threatening conditions presenting as abdominal pain Use alternate imaging strategies to reduce radiation exposure Review management strategies for Community-Associated MRSA skin and soft tissue infections Recognize signs and symptoms of newer drugs of abuse and how to treat them Identify techniques utilizing airway devices that enhance the management of patients with difficult airways ACCREDITATION This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Essentials and Standards relating to continuing medical and nursing education. Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT Physicians Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACEP Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit. AAFP This Live activity, 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine, with a beginning date of 07/13/2016, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program. Nurse Practitioners/Nurses The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18. Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours. Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority A maximum of 2.5 hours in pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority may be earned by attending this educational conference. Sessions awarding pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority are denoted with an Rx in the schedule. SMALLER GROUP BREAKOUT SESSIONS Smaller group sessions will be held Friday afternoon. These breakout sessions are organized to provide an opportunity for greater participant/faculty interaction, and will give you an opportunity to participate in discussions on subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your breakout session topic choice on the conference registration form in this brochure. Space is limited so please reserve early. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Each registrant will have online access to session materials. The session materials will be available for download approximately two weeks prior to the conference (you ll receive an with instructions). If you wish to receive a hard copy of the session materials, please check the box on the registration form in this brochure. If you are unable to attend this conference, extra copies of the session materials (either paper or digital copy) will be available one week after the conference. The cost is $60 for a hard copy and $25 for the digital copy. To place your order, please publications@symposiamedicus.org. GROUP TOURS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION Tours are planned for participants and guests throughout the conference breaks. Additional information regarding activities, hotel, location, and ground transportation will be sent to registrants. Successful completion of this activity will be determined by the submission of an attendance verification form. At the conclusion of participating in this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Page 23 Conference Brochure #1379, 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine Symposia Medicus

3 CONFERENCE FACULTY, FACEP, FIDSA Conference Co-Chair Clinical Professor of Medicine UCLA School of Medicine Director of Education Department of Emergency Medicine Olive View - UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, California Steven (Andy) Godwin, MD, FACEP Conference Co-Chair Professor of Emergency Medicine Chair & Chief of Service Department of Emergency Medicine Assistant Dean, Simulation Education University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Florida Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH, FACEP, ABMT Professor of Emergency Medicine, Medicine, and Pharmacology University of Arizona College of Medicine Co-Medical Director Banner Good Samaritan Regional Poison Center Vice Chairman & Research Director Maricopa Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine Phoenix, Arizona Nilesh Patel, DO, FACOEP, FAAEM Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine New York Medical College Residency Program Director St. Joseph s Regional Medical Center Paterson, New Jersey Sarah A. Stahmer, MD, FACEP Director of Ultrasound Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina Loren Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAP, FACEP Professor & Associate Chair of Pediatrics John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaii Chief of Staff & Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children Honolulu, Hawaii Consistent with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, it is the policy of Symposia Medicus to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, everyone who is in a position to control content (including planners, reviewers, speakers, moderators, Symposia Medicus Staff, Board of Trustees, and Planning Committee members), were asked to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the session materials for this activity, and it will also be verbally disclosed on-site. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 13 7:00am Registration & Check-in 8:00 Welcome & Introduction 8:15 Management of Acute Headaches (Rx = 15 minutes) 9:00 Stroke: Salvaging the Ischemic Penumbra (Rx = 15 minutes) Sarah A. Stahmer, MD 9:45 Questions & Answers 10:15 Break 10:30 The Latest Airway Devices: Maximizing Your Rescue Toolbox 11:15 Management of Community- Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin & Soft Tissue Infections (Rx = 30 minutes) Noon Best of the Best: Literature Review Nilesh Patel, DO 12:45pm Questions & Answers 1:30 Adjourn for the Day 5:30- Group Reception 7:00 (Faculty, Participants & Their Guests) Thursday, July 14 8:00am Ultrasound Use in Emergency Department Procedures 8:45 Respiratory Emergencies: Asthma & Other Causes of Wheezing (Rx = 20 minutes) Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH 9:30 Questions & Answers 10:00 Break 10:15 From the Trenches: Visual Diagnosis in the ED Nilesh Patel, DO 11:00 Identifying High Risk Abdominal Pain in the ED (Rx = 15 minutes) Sarah A. Stahmer, MD 11:45 Radiation Consequences of Pediatric CT Loren Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA 12:30pm Questions & Answers 1:15 Adjourn for the Day Friday, July 15 3:00pm Small Group Breakouts Session One 4:30 Break A. Medical-Legal Pitfalls in Infectious Diseases: Interactive Case Discussion B. Case Studies in Pneumonia Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH C. Expanding Office Capabilities by Moving Some Pediatric ED Practices into the Office Loren Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA D. ED Safety & Quality Initiatives: Impacting Hospital Outcomes 4:45 Small Group Breakouts Session Two (Session One Topics Repeated) 6:15 Adjourn for the Day Saturday, July 16 8:00am Update on Sexually Transmitted Infections (Rx = 25 minutes) 8:45 Life-threatening Dysrhythmias Sarah A. Stahmer, MD 9:30 Questions & Answers 10:00 Break (Hotel check-out, if applicable) 10:15 Hot Topics in Hemostasis Nilesh Patel, DO 11:00 Newer Drugs of Abuse (Rx = 30 minutes) Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH 11:45 EKG Pearls for Your Practice 12:30pm Questions & Answers 1:15 Conference Adjourns Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority will be granted for these sessions Page 3 Conference Brochure #1379, 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine Symposia Medicus

4 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, LODGING, & TRAVEL INFORMATION Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment. Early registration is advised. You can register and receive conference lodging group rates by reserving the following ways: On-line at our website, OR Call Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), (925) with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover; OR By mail, make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send with registration form to 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA For additional conference or lodging information, call Symposia Medicus at (925) , or visit our website at CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION TUITION: EARLY REGULAR If postmarked by If postmarked after May 4, 2016 May 4, 2016 Physicians $640 $740 Residents, Nurses, PAs, & All Others $540 $640 Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active U.S. military, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering. Tuition includes continuing education certification, online access to session materials, break refreshments, and group reception. The group reception is for faculty, registrants, and their guests. Conference registration will be confirmed via and more information on travel, hotel, and activities will be ed and also available on our website This conference meets the requirements for CE tax deductibility; however, we suggest you consult your financial authority for more information AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION You will fly into Kona Airport (KOA), which is approximately 27 miles from the Hapuna Beach Prince Resort. Information on ground transportation will be sent to registrants and available online at our website. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian, and United airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below. In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here. Alaska Delta Hawaiian United CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT For discounts on Alaska flights, please book online at and click on the link Advanced Search, located at the bottom of the Book Flights box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. On this page, you will need to insert ECMW583 in the Discount Code box, located at the right hand side of the page. For discounts on Delta, please visit and click on the link Advanced Search, located at the bottom of the Book a Trip box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. On this page, you will need to insert NMLF9 in the Meeting Event Code box, located at the right hand side of the page. For questions, please call the Delta Convention Desk at (800) For discounts on Hawaiian flights, please book online at and insert SYMPOSIA MED into the Preferred Affiliate Program Code box, located at the right hand side of page. For discounts on United flights, please book online at and insert ZVGQ into the e-certificate code box. For questions, please call the United Convention Desk at (800) For conference discounts, Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made by phone; please refer to the conference code and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below: AVIS AWD #B Budget BCD #U CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Conference group rates have been arranged at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Please note that rooms at these rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase. If you wish to extend your stay, group rates may be available three days before and three days after the conference. Two nights deposit (room rate only) must accompany your reservation. The balance of your lodging, hotel fees as stated below, and all incidental charges are due to the hotel. The hotel accepts most major credit cards. GROUP RATES STATED BELOW INCLUDE DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST FOR TWO PEOPLE Room Type/View Group Rates Description (Single/Double) Partial Ocean View Ocean View $235/night $266/night Views of the manicured grounds, tropical landscaping, and expansive pool, with a partial ocean view. Views of the manicured grounds, tropical landscaping, and expansive pool, with an ocean view. Premium On the highest floors, with panoramic views of the beach Ocean View $287/night and ocean. Also, views of the manicured grounds, tropical landscaping, and expansive pool. Ocean Front $330/night Views of the beach and ocean. By reserving through Symposia Medicus, wireless internet access, self-parking, and admission to the fitness center are complimentary. All guestrooms are approximately 630 sq. ft. and feature a private lanai, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker with Kona blend coffee (replenished daily), robes & slippers, complimentary shampoo/conditioner/body lotion, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, television, safe, and nightly turn down service. TERMS & CONDITIONS Hotel Policies Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change): - State and local taxes of % per room, per night - Mandatory porterage charge of $9.00 plus 4.166% tax per person, round trip (18 years and older) Maximum guestroom occupancy is: - Three adults (plus one child 17 years and under), or - Two adults and two children (or three children if all under 12 years old) Mandatory additional person charges below (over two people in room) include daily buffet breakfast, tax, and gratuity: - Children ages 5 and under are free - Children ages 6-12 are $18 each, per night - Persons 13 years and older are $28 each, per night Bed Type Requests: You can select one or two beds; however, requests cannot be guaranteed until check-in Rollaways & Cribs: Rollaway beds and cribs are both complimentary (based on availability and subject to change) Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is noon. A late check-out should be directed to the front desk the evening prior to departure and is subject to availability and fees. Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel will require a credit card and will place a hold for any estimated incidental charges during your stay. Please be aware that if you use a debit card instead of a credit card, the funds will be immediately removed from your account (even if you have prepaid your stay). The amount will be based on the average length of your stay, plus an estimate of incidental charges. These funds will not be released back into your account for 10 or more business days after you check-out. Parking: By booking through Symposia Medicus, valet parking is discounted to $10 per night (regularly $20 per night). Self-parking is complimentary for hotel guests. Cancellation Policies Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via or mail) to Symposia Medicus and a 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is ed/postmarked after June 8, 2016; however, tuition, less 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference. Per our hotel contract, hotel reservation cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus and you will receive a full refund if ed/postmarked by May 11, Between May 12, 2016 and June 8, 2016, one night s deposit is forfeited. After June 8, 2016, no hotel refunds can be made. All cancellations must be ed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org OR mailed to Symposia Medicus. If mailed, it must be postmarked by the dates stated above. In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition and, if reservation was made with Symposia Medicus, hotel deposit refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses. Page 43 Conference Brochure #1379, 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine Symposia Medicus

5 CONFERENCE LOCATION Aloha! Hawaii s Big Island isn t just big, it s still growing. The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain and is also by far the biggest, providing a vast canvas of environments to discover a variety of unrivaled natural wonders. This is the home of one of the world s most active volcanoes (Kilauea), the tallest sea mountain in the world at more than 30,000 feet (Mauna Kea), the largest by volume volcano in the world (Mauna Loa) and the largest park in the state (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park). All but two of the world s climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountaintops to beautiful black sand beaches. Situated on the sunny Kohala Coast, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel defines Big Island luxury. Perfectly nestled into the bluffs above the #1-rated Hapuna Beach, the hotel features a contemporary Hawaiian style where guests experience the true essence of Hawaii. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is adjacent to its sister property, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Guests at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel are able to use and charge to their room the services and amenities at Mauna Kea. Each guest room at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel has a private, furnished lanai, with picturesque views of lush gardens, partial ocean, or full ocean views. Superb breakfast buffets are served in an indoor-outdoor area, while lunch and dinner options include a seafood grill, a steakhouse and sushi bar, and a poolside bar. Our group room rates include full buffet breakfast for two, as well as complimentary internet, self-parking, and admission to the fitness center for each day of your stay. Water activities are plentiful at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, from swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving, to sailing, or deep-sea fishing. Pamper yourself at the Hapuna Spa or spend an afternoon golfing on the 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. Enjoy dining at the many varied restaurants located near the hotel. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel s beautiful and relaxing setting, combined with our exciting 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine makes this an opportunity not to be missed. For our complete calendar of conferences, please visit Brochures are available 6-8 months prior to the conference CALENDAR OF FUTURE CONFERENCES 1356 Emergencies & Challenges in Pediatrics Eastern Caribbean Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Reflection) Nov th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Pediatrics New York City, New York Dec th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care New York City, New York Dec CALENDAR OF FUTURE CONFERENCES th Annual Winter Conference on Pediatric Emergencies Beaver Creek, Colorado Feb th Annual Conference on Emergency Medicine St. Maarten, Caribbean Mar th Annual Spring Conference on Pediatrics Big Island, Hawaii Mar th Annual Spring Conference on Pediatric Emergencies St. Thomas, USVI Apr th Annual Summer Conference on Pediatrics Napa, California Jul Hot Topics in Pediatric Emergencies Alaska Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Solstice) Jul st Annual Summer Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care Alaska Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Solstice) Jul 29-Aug Current Issues in Women s Health Italy & Greek Isles Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Reflection) Sep 30-Oct nd Annual Fall Conference on Pediatric Emergencies Maui, Hawaii Oct Challenges in Obstetrics & Gynecology Eastern Caribbean Cruise (Celebrity Cruises Reflection) Nov th Annual Fall Conference on Emergency Medicine Guanacaste, Costa Rica Nov th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Pediatrics New York City, New York Dec th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care New York City, New York Dec Page 53 Conference Brochure #1379, 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine Symposia Medicus

6 CONFERENCE & LODGING REGISTRATION FORM Register on-line at OR COMPLETE THIS FORM AND MAIL WITH APPROPRIATE PAYMENT TO: Symposia Medicus 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201 Pleasant Hill, CA Phone: (925) PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY: (Show name and one degree as you would like it printed on your conference materials): SYMPOSIA MEDICUS 12 th Annual Summer Conference on EMERGENCY MEDICINE Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel BIG ISLAND, HAWAII JULY 13-16, 2016 Registrant s Name: Degree: First Last Registrant Address (required): All registrants must provide their individual address in order to register for this conference. Confirmation/receipt will be ed to this address. an additional copy of my confirmation/receipt to: (Provide additional address) Mailing Address: Street City State Zip Check if above address is: Work Home Provide office/workplace name here: Primary Work: ( ) Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Fax: ( ) Professional Specialty: The session materials will be available for download on our website approximately two weeks before the conference. If you prefer a hard copy of the session materials please check here FRIDAY BREAKOUT PREFERENCE (Please refer to schedule and select one breakout for each session): Session One: A B C D Session Two: A B C D #1379 LODGING RESERVATIONS Please reserve accommodations at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel for: Arrival: / / Departure: / / Month Day Year Month Day Year GROUP RATES are for single/double occupancy and INCLUDE DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST: TYPE OF ROOM Partial Ocean View Ocean View Premium Ocean View Ocean Front GROUP RATES $235/night $266/night $287/night $330/night Preferred Bed Type (cannot guarantee): One Bed Conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change): - State and local taxes of % per room, per night - Mandatory porterage charge of $9.00 plus 4.166% tax per person, round trip (18 years and older) Maximum guestroom occupancy is: - Three adults (plus one child 17 years and under), or - Two adults and two children (or three children if all under 12 years old) Mandatory additional person charges below (over two people in room) include daily buffet breakfast, tax, and gratuity: - Children ages 5 and under are free - Children ages 6-12 are $18 each, per night - Persons 13 years and older are $28 each, per night Two Beds Names of Room Occupants (and ages, if children) Please circle names of the room occupants (other than you) who are registered for this conference Other Comments/Requests TUITION AMOUNT DUE TWO NIGHTS LODGING DEPOSIT - ROOM RATE ONLY (Balance of hotel charges will be due to hotel) ADDITIONAL LODGING DEPOSIT (If you wish to include an additional amount for lodging, please state here) $ $ $ $ TOTAL Payment Type (Please Check One): Check (Please Enclose) Cardholder Name: Signature: Billing Address: (If different from above) Street City State Zip Card Number Expiration Date Month/Year / Security # (on front or back of card) By registering, you agree to the Terms & Conditions as stated in this brochure. Please note that all information contained in this brochure is subject to change without notice. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY REGISTRANTS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL TO SYMPOSIA MEDICUS. Page 63 Conference Brochure #1379, 12 th Annual Summer Conference on Emergency Medicine Symposia Medicus