
2024 RCEM Pre-Conference Skills day Agenda
May 9th, 2024
Calhoun Community College Huntsville Campus. 102 Wynn Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Registration: 7:00 - 8:00 am
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Morning Sessions (8AM-12PM)
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Lunch 12-1pm
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Afternoon Sessions (1pm-5pm)
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Option 1​
​Pediatric simulation
Dr. Daisy Ciener and the
Vanderbilt Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Simulation team
Cases and Pediatric EM skills
Option 2
Ultrasound
Dr. Ric Solis and Team
FAST
Cardiac US
Thoracic US
Option 4
Adult EM skills
Dr. Ryan Walsh and the Vanderbilt EM Simulation Team
Dr. Ryan Walsh - Peritonsillar abscess drainage
Dr. Chase Palisch - Epistaxis management
Dr. Emily Pauw - US guided IV
Dr. Jeff Heimiller - Auricular Hematoma drainage
Dr. Sean Boaglio - Pigtail catheter placement
Dr. Gerard Colmer - Peritonsillar abscess drainage
Option 3
EMS Skills Session
Dr. Will Ferguson (UAB) and Team
Rapid assessment of patients and surroundings
Recognize various medical, psychological, and social emergencies
Formulating appropriate management plans
Management of rapidly deteriorating patients
Basic and advanced airway skills
Chemical restraints
Management of a cardiac arrest patient
Management of post cardiac arrest patient

2024 RCEM Conference Agenda
May 10th, 2024
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center's
National Geographic Theater in the Davidson Center
1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Registration: 7-7:30am
Lunch 11:40AM-1:00PM
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New format, new topics, bring it all together
Moderator: Dr. Larry Stack
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1. A case of trauma arrest
7:30-8:10AM
Pre-hospital topic lecture
Speaker: Dr. Ric Solis
Q&A and panel discussion
featuring Dr. Rony Najjar
​2. A case of cardiac arrest
8:25-9:25AM
Pre-hosp topic lecture
Speaker: Wes Ward
In-Hosp topic lecture
Speaker: Dr. Jacqueline Green
Q&A and Panel discussion
3. A case of extremity injury
9:40-10:40AM
Pre-hospital topic lecture
Speaker: Dr. Julie Brown
Fractures that can’t be missed
Speaker: Dr. Cameron Crosby
Q&A and Panel discussion
4. A case of death in custody
10:55-11:40AM
Speaker: Eric Jaeger, J.D.
Q&A and Panel discussion
5. Avoid major pitfalls of chemical sedation
1:00pm-1:45pm
Speaker: Eric Jaeger, J.D.
Q&A and Panel discussion
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6. A case of an unresponsive toddler
2:00 - 3:00pm
Pre-Hospital topic lecture
Speaker: Dr. James Statler
In-Hosppital topic lecture
Speaker: Dr. James Statler
Q&A and Panel discussion
7. A case of abnormal neurological presentation
3:15-4:15pm
Pre-hospital topic lecture
Speaker: Dr. Melissa M. Willett-Caldwell
In-hospital topic lecture
Speaker: Dr. Marshall Hall
Q&A and Panel discussion
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8. A case of pediatric nonaccidental trauma
4:30-5:10pm
Speaker: Dr. Mark Sapp
Q&A and Panel discussion
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