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2008Oregon EMS Conference

Excellence in Education 2008October 10 - 11The RiverhouseBend, OregonPre-Conference(s) October 8 & 9, 2008

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Bob Page Kathy West Dr. Jim Broselow Dr. Ed Racht

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NEWTHISYEAR!The conference will be held in October! Join us October 8 & 9 for our pre-conference work-shops, and October 10 & 11 for the full two-day conference.

CONFERENCE LOCATION The Riverhouse3075 N. Business 97Bend, OR 97701www.riverhouse.com

Room rates are available until Monday, September 8, 2008.

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Room Rates:$103 - two queen beds$108 - riverview$121 - fireplace and riverview

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Wednesday & Thursday, 10/8-90800 - 1700Basic Designated Infection Control Officer TrainingPresenter(s): Katherine West and James Cross(CosponsoredbyOFMAA)2-day course designed to prepare the attendee for assuming this important role. This individual is required for all emergency response agencies by Federal Law (Ryan White Law-Subpart II). A course book is supplied to follow the training. This includes: testing laws, Ryan White Law, medical waste regulations, confidentiality, discrimination, job description, how to establish an effective communication system, proper post exposure medical treatment, record keeping and reporting requirements. The course covers childhood diseases as well as meningitis and bloodborne pathogens & TB.

KatherineH.West,BSN,MSEd,CIChasbeenworkinginthefieldofinfectioncontrolsince1975.Shelecturesbothnationallyandinternationallyonthistopic.Shepublishesbooks,videotapesandarticlesoninfectioncontrolrelatedissues.ShehasservedasaconsultanttotheCentersforDiseaseControlandtheNationalInstituteofOccupationalSafety&Health.ShehasservedasaneducationspecialistfortheNationalInstitutesofHealthandauthoredtheInfectiousDiseaseHandbookforEmergencyCarePersonnel,nowinitsthirdedition.,InfectionControlinthePrivatePracticeSetting:Policies&Procedures,andInfectionControlintheDentalSetting.KatherineisalsoaconsultanttotheUSPublicHealthService,FederalOccupationalHealth.Ms.Westwasrecentlyvoteda“HeroinInfectionControl&Prevention”for2006forherworkinthefieldofinfectioncontrol&EMS.ThishonorwasfromtheAssociationforProfessionalsinInfectionControl&Epidemiology(APIC).

JamesCross,J.D.JimisalegalconsultantforInfectionControl/EmergingConcepts,Inc.Hehas,inthepast,workedonCapitalHillandhasalegislative/regulatoryaffairsbackground.HehasworkedwithInfectionControl/EmergingConceptssince1992.HehaspresentedatmanyEMSconferencesregarding

legalaspectsofinfectioncontrol.HeispresidentofCrossroadsMediationServicesinManassas,Virginia.

Thursday, 10/90800 - 1700 Multi-Lead Medics™ - 12 Lead ECG Interpretation for Acute and Critical Care ProvidersPresenter: Bob PageIf anyone told you that you could take a 12 lead class and have fun, would you believe them? Presented by Bob Page, Author of the book 12 Lead ECG for Acute and Critical Care Providers. This 8-hour, highly motivating, non-stop interactive course on 12-Lead ECG, presented internationally, includes proper lead placement, axis and hemiblock determination, bundle branch blocks, differentiating wide complex tachycardia and myocardial infarction recognition. Also included is the use of a 15-lead ECG. The course includes a workbook with practice problems and handy charts for rapid use in the field. Participants in the program will read approximately 200 12-lead ECGs, gaining both experience and confidence in their newly learned skill. There is also web site support of graduates of the program by continual competency and feedback from the instructor. The seminar is delivered as a state of the art computer presentation enhanced with sound, graphics, animation, music and video clips. This course is the perfect filler to pick up where ACLS and Experienced Provider courses left off!

BobPageisaninternationallyknownspeaker,instructor,authorandparamedic.HehaspresentedseminarsacrosstheUnitedStates,CanadaandintheUnitedKingdom.Heisrecognizedforhisenergetic,humorousandmotivationalstyle.Bobtakesordinarilydryandhardtoteachtopicsandtransformsthemintoafun,learningexperience.Bobhasbeenaninstructorforover3decadesteachingavarietyofadulteducationcoursesfromcustomerservicetoadvancedmedicalcare.Heisanationallyregisteredparamedicandacriticalcareparamedic.HehasbeeninvolvedinEMSsince1978whenhebecameaCPRinstructor.BobistheDirectorofEmergencyCare

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Wednesday, October 8Pre-Conference

Thursday, October 9Pre-Conference

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Conference at a Glance - Friday, October 10, Conference Day 10700 - 0745 FRIDAY REGISTRATION

0800 - 0915 General Session -- Color Coding Kids the Broselow-Luten System,Dr.JamesBroselow (SponsoredbyEMS-C)

0930 - 1700 Supervising Physician Forum (FOR PHYSICIANS ONLY)

0930 - 1030 Emerging Infection & EMS withKatherineWest(Co-sponsoredbyOFMAA)

0930 - 1030 Color Coding Kids - Practical Applications Part 2 withDr.JamesBroselow(SponsoredbyEMS-C)

0930 - 1030 TBA withDr.EdwardRacht

1030 - 1100 BREAKINTHEEXHIBITORHALL

1100 - 1200 Ryan White Notification Law withJamesCross

1100 - 1200 Slap the Cap! Real Use for Capnography in EMS withBobPage

1100 - 1200 Training for Pediatric Emergencies: A New EMS-C Initiative withDr.GarthMeckler

1200 - 1330 LUNCHBREAKINTHEEXHIBITORHALL

1330 - 1430 General Session - Autonomic Dysreflexia Training for ER Staff & EMTs withDr.JerryRyan

1445 - 1545 “Wide and Tachy” In Lead II, You Got No Clue! withBobPage

1445 - 1545 Medical Lessons Learned in the War on Terror withDr.MartinSchreiber

1445 - 1545 Athletic Injuries and Sports Medicine in EMS withDr.MatthewEschelbach


1615 - 1715 Medical Lessons Learned in the War on Terror withDr.MartinSchreiber

1615 - 1715 Case Reviews, withCadreofInstructorsfromAssociationofAirMedicalRespondersofOregon(AAMRO)

1615 - 1715 Neonate to 3 mo. olds – What do you do now that they’re in the back of your ambulance? withCarolCraig

1800 - 1830 NO HOST COCKTAILS1830 - 2130 Oregon EMS and Trauma Systems Awards Banquet Attire:BusinessorDressUniform

Pre-Conferences at a Glance - Wednesday/Thursday, October 8 & 9

0800 - 1700 Basic Designated Infection Control Officer Training - Wed & Thur withKatherineWest& JamesCross(Offsite:HeldatBendFireDepartment)(Co-sponsoredbyOFMAA)

0800 - 1700 12 Lead -- Thur withBobPage

0800 - 1200 Effective Use of Simulation in Paramedic Training -- Thur withJohnHarris

0800 - 1200 ILS/ALS Skills -- Thur withLifeFlightNetwork,AirLinkCriticalCareTransport&REACHAirMedicalServices

1300 - 1700 ILS/ALS Skills -- Thur withLifeFlightNetwork,AirLinkCriticalCareTransport&REACHAirMedicalServices

1300 - 1700 Pediatric Simulation -- Thur withDr.GarthMeckler&MerlinCurry(SponsoredbyEMS-C)

1300 - 1700 Command and Control of Swiftwater Incidents -- Thur withMikeBaxter

1900 - 2200 Oops My Bad-Bad Decisions by Patients, EMS & Medical Personnel -- Thur withDr.MatthewEschelbach


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EducationatSt.John’sRegionalHealthCenterinSpringfield,Missouri.HeistheleadinstructorfortheparamedicprogramandhastaughtatalllevelsofEMSandnursing.HehasearnedafacultyappointmentattheUniversityofMaryland,BaltimoreCountyandalsoisaguestinstructoratSouthwestBaptistUniversity’sCollegeofNursing.

Thursday, 10/90800 - 1200 Effective Use of Simulation in Paramedic TrainingPresenter: John HarrisThis session will provide the participant with a brief history of medical simulation and simulation specific to EMS. Focus will be placed on curriculum integration and instructional design as it relates to simulation. Participants will have an opportunity for some hands-on training with Laerdal Simulators during this session.

JohnHarrisisaClinicalEducationalSpecialistforLaerdalMedicalCorporation.Inhiscurrentrole,John’smainresponsibilityiscustomertrainingonsimulationproductswithanemphasisoncurriculumintegration.JohnhasworkedasanEMSprovidersince1994andcurrentlypracticesasapart-timeparamedicandparamediceducatorinTwinFalls,IDwhereheliveswithhiswifeMichelle.

Thursday, 10/90800 - 1200 or 1300 - 1700 ILS/ALS SkillsPresenters: Flight Crew from AirLink Critical Care Transport, Life Flight Network, and REACH Air Medical ServicesThis lab is designed to give ILS and ALS providers hands-on training in the skills required by their level of certification. The lab will involve case based training by flight crew from Life Flight Network, AirLink Critical Care Transport, and REACH Air Medical Services. This will be an excellent opportunity to practice those skills that are seldom used but are very critical in the proper care of our most sick and injured patients.

Thursday, 10/91300 - 1700 Pediatric SimulationPresenter(s): Dr. Garth Meckler and Merlin Curry(SponsoredbyEMS-C)Hands-on experience with new simulation technology that meets the unique training

needs of field personnel. The session will provide an orientation to the equipment as well as a number of pediatric emergency scenarios in which participants will be able to practice their skills. In addition, the event will provide an opportunity for two-way discussions between participants and the event staff regarding training needs, experience, and strategies.

Dr.GarthMecklerisapediatricemergencyphysicianattheOregonHealth&ScienceUniversity.HeobtainedhismedicaldegreeatHarvard,andtrainedasapediatricianattheChildren’sHospitalinSeattlewhereheparticipatedintheneonataltransportteam.Afterresidency,Dr.MecklerworkedinacommunityemergencydepartmentandtaughtlocalEMSprovidersbeforeobtainingfellowshiptraininginPediatricEmergencyMedicineinLosAngeles.Hespentfouryearsasamemberofthechildren’smedicaltransportteaminLosAngeleswherehecombinedclinicalworkwithpre-hospitaltransportresearch.SincecomingtoOregon,Dr.MecklerhasfocusedoneducationandhasbeenalecturerforparamedicstudentsandatEMSconferences.HeisavolunteerfortheStateEMS-CcommitteeandchairofthePrehospitalEducationCommittee.

MerlinCurry,BS,EMT-PisanOregonEMT-ParamedicandhasaBachelorofScienceinEmergencyHealthServicesfromTheGeorgeWashingtonUniversityinWashington,D.C.MerlinhasworkedasanEMTforover14years,currentlyasanEmergencyDepartmentTechnicianatOregonHealthSciencesUniversity,andasaLeadParamedicforAmericanMedicalResponseinMultnomahandClackamasCounties.MerlinalsoparticipatesinresearchprojectswithOHSU’sCenterforPolicyandResearchinEmergencyMedicine(CPR-EM),andteachesACLS,PALS,andPHTLS.

Thursday, 10/91300 - 1700 Command and Control of Swiftwater IncidentsPresenter: Mike BaxterSwiftwater incidents are usually manpower intensive, requiring mutual aid, callback personnel, or other means of staffing the incident as well as specially trained personnel to ensure a safe outcome. This class will look at the crucial roles for swiftwater incidents including staffing concerns and equipment needs, and will discuss the possible pitfalls of these types of incidents. Students will debrief

an actual incident and will discuss what worked and what didn’t.

CaptainMikeBaxterhasbeenwithBendFire&Rescuefor19years.Hecurrentlycommandsthe13memberSpecialOperationsTeamwhichisresponsibleforswiftwater,rope,trench,confinedspace,ice,andheavyrescue.Heisaswiftwaterrescueinstructorandtacticalparamedic.

All EMS Providers are welcome and admitted free of charge to the following presentation:

Thursday, 10/91900 - 2200 Oops My Bad –Bad Decisions by Patients, EMS and Medical PersonnelPresenter: Dr. Matthew EschelbachIn the spirit of the Darwin Awards and the humorous side of medicine, we will examine critical decisions that are not always the best ones. We all strive to be perfect in our work, especially when it comes to our patient care and evaluations. Sometimes the decisions we make are incorrect. Often times our patients have already made bad decisions thus landing themselves in our care. Come enjoy several case reviews where we attempt to teach as well as laugh a little.Dr.MatthewEschelbachistheDirectororEmergencyMedicineforStCharlesMedicalCenter,Redmond,OR.HereturnsthisyearasMedicalDirectorfortheEMSOregonConference.InadditiontohisdutiesasanERphysicianhealsoservesasEMSPhysicianAdvisorforRedmond,Lapine,Sunriver,CrescentandChemultEMSagencies.HeisamemberoftheEMTAdvisoryCommitteeattheOregonMedicalBoardwherehehelpsguidedirectionforOregonEMS.Hewastherecipientofthe“2003EMSMedicalDirectoroftheYear”,awardedbytheOregonHealthDivision.HisworkincludesestablishingregionwideEMSprotocolsandEMSeducation.


0800 - 0915General SessionColor Coding Kids the Broselow Luten SystemPresenter: Dr. James Broselow

(SponsoredbyEMS-C)

Color Coding Kids is a system of pediatric emergency treatment utilizing color-coded therapeutic pathways designed to increase efficiencies while reducing medical errors. Dr. Broselow will discuss the background of developing the Broselow Tape and the evolution of the concept to incorporate issues of pediatric patient safety. He will then demonstrate how the Broselow-Luten system attempts to address these issues specifically utilizing color coding as a user friendly approach to simplify all of the logistics associated with safe medication and fluid administration.

Dr.JamesBroselowgraduatedfromDartmouthCollegewithhonorsineconomicsthendecidedtoobtainhismedicaldegreefromNJCollegeofMedicineandDentistry.HehasworkedwithDr.AllenHinkleontheBroselow-Hinkleorganizerandco-developedtheBroselowtapeandsubsequentBroselow-LutenSystemwithRobertLuten,MD.Dr.BroselowiscurrentlythepresidentofColorCodingKids,LLCtowhichhedevoteshisfulltimeactivities.HehasrecentlytakenapositiononthefacultyoftheUniversityofFloridasothathecanworkmorecloselywithDr.Lutenastheycontinuetodeveloptheirpediatricpatientsafetysystem.Throughhisnumerousandsignificantinnovationsinpediatriccare,theBroselownamehasbecomeoneofthemostwidelyrecognizedinthefieldofemergencymedicine.

0930 - 1030Emerging Infection & EMSPresenter: Katherine WestThe development of resistant organisms is all over the news. But how accurate are the reports and how does all of this relate to the EMS workplace setting? This

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session will review MRSA, VRE, C-diff and the 2 forms of multi-drug resistant TB.

KatherineH.West,BSN,MSEd,CIChasbeenworkinginthefieldofinfectioncontrolsince1975.Shelecturesbothnationallyandinternationallyonthistopic.Shepublishesbooks,videotapesandarticlesoninfectioncontrolrelatedissues.ShehasservedasaconsultanttotheCentersforDiseaseControlandtheNationalInstituteofOccupationalSafety&Health.ShehasservedasaneducationspecialistfortheNationalInstitutesofHealthandauthoredtheInfectiousDiseaseHandbookforEmergencyCarePersonnel,nowinitsthirdedition.,InfectionControlinthePrivatePracticeSetting:Policies&Procedures,andInfectionControlintheDentalSetting.KatherineisalsoaconsultanttotheUSPublicHealthService,FederalOccupationalHealth.Ms.Westwasrecentlyvoteda“HeroinInfectionControl&Prevention”for2006forherworkinthefieldofinfectioncontrol&EMS.ThishonorwasfromtheAssociationforProfessionalsinInfectionControl&Epidemiology(APIC).

0930 - 1030Color Coding Kids - Practical Applications Part 2Presenter: Dr. James Broselow

(SponsoredbyEMS-C)

In the follow up session Dr. Broselow will go into the medical content of the color coding kids system and show how it can be utilized both in hard copy and computerized format. He will also show how using a system of color coding can be extended to the general public to address dosing issues and how color can become a broader language to communicate the ever changing needs of children as they grow.

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0930 - 1030TBAPresenter: Dr. Edward Racht

Dr.EdwardRachtisanationallyrecognizedspeakerwhoservesastheMedicalDirectorfortheCityofAustin/TravisCountyEmergencyMedicalServicesSysteminAustin,Texas.HehasbeeninvolvedinEmergencyMedicalServicesforfifteenyearsandis

activeinEMSatthestate,national,andinternationallevel.Dr.RachtisChairoftheGovernors’EMS&TraumaAdvisoryCouncilandservesastheMedicalAdvisorfortheEMSEducationStandardsProjectforNHTSA.Hisresearchinterestsarecardiacarrest/resuscitationandEMSsystemsdevelopment.

1100 - 1200Ryan White Notification LawPresenter: James CrossIn this presentation, the Ryan White Notification Law for Emergency Response personnel will be reviewed to include recent congressional activity, the process this law lays out for exposure notification, and understanding why this law is important.

JamesCross,J.D.JimisalegalconsultantforInfectionControl/EmergingConcepts,Inc.Hehas,inthepast,workedonCapitalHillandhasalegislative/regulatoryaffairsbackground.HehasworkedwithInfectionControl/EmergingConceptssince1992.HehaspresentedatmanyEMSconferencesregardinglegalaspectsofinfectioncontrol.HeispresidentofCrossroadsMediationServicesinManassas,Virginia.

1100 - 1200Slap the Cap! Real Use for Capnography in EMSPresenter: Bob PageYou’ve had your introduction, heard about it, read about it, now it is time to get down to it. Capnography represents an important UPGRADE for your clinical assessment skills. In this non-stop session, participants will perform REAL waveform analysis of actual cases along with some pretty incredible real time video of capnography. Come and see how the tool can be an incredible asset for the intubated and non-intubated patient.

BobPageisaninternationallyknownspeaker,instructor,authorandparamedic.HehaspresentedseminarsacrosstheUnitedStates,CanadaandintheUnitedKingdom.Heisrecognizedforhisenergetic,humorousandmotivationalstyle.Bobtakesordinarilydryandhardtoteachtopicsandtransformsthemintoafun,learningexperience.Bobhasbeen

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aninstructorforover3decadesteachingavarietyofadulteducationcoursesfromcustomerservicetoadvancedmedicalcare.Heisanationallyregisteredparamedicandacriticalcareparamedic.HehasbeeninvolvedinEMSsince1978whenhebecameaCPRinstructor.BobistheDirectorofEmergencyCareEducationatSt.John’sRegionalHealthCenterinSpringfield,Missouri.HeistheleadinstructorfortheparamedicprogramandhastaughtatalllevelsofEMSandnursing.HehasearnedafacultyappointmentattheUniversityofMaryland,BaltimoreCountyandalsoisaguestinstructoratSouthwestBaptistUniversity’sCollegeofNursing.

1100 - 1200Training for Pediatric Emergencies: A New EMS-C InitiativePresenter: Dr. Garth MecklerA brief summary of the rule changes to continuing education for EMTs, a brief review of the IOM report and published data on pediatric emergency transport education / preparedness, an overview of our proposed educational project with some video of pilot trainings in the field, and an open discussion with the audience

in which their feedback and questions can be raised.

Dr.GarthMecklerisapediatricemergencyphysicianattheOregonHealth&ScienceUniversity.HeobtainedhismedicaldegreeatHarvard,andtrainedasapediatricianattheChildren’sHospitalinSeattlewhereheparticipatedintheneonataltransportteam.Afterresidency,Dr.MecklerworkedinacommunityemergencydepartmentandtaughtlocalEMSprovidersbeforeobtainingfellowshiptraininginPediatricEmergencyMedicineinLosAngeles.Hespentfouryearsasamemberofthechildren’smedicaltransportteaminLosAngeleswherehecombinedclinicalworkwithpre-hospitaltransportresearch.SincecomingtoOregon,Dr.MecklerhasfocusedoneducationandhasbeenalecturerforparamedicstudentsandatEMSconferences.HeisavolunteerfortheStateEMS-CcommitteeandchairofthePrehospitalEducationCommittee.

1330 - 1430General SessionAutonomic Dysreflexia Training for ER Staff & EMTsPresenter: Dr. Jerry RyanIn this presentation, you will acquire an understanding of what Autonomic Dysreflexia is; learn the signs and symptoms, the causes, and correct methods of treatment; identify the signs and symptoms of an episode; identify the two major causes; understand and apply

the appropriate treatment measures; be able to properly document an episode in medical records; and educate the spinal cord injured individual and their family on Autonomic Dysreflexia and the availability of educational materials.

JerryD.RyanreceivedaPhDinNaturalHealthin2005fromClaytonCollege,Birmingham,Alabama.HeprovideshisservicesasaLifeCoach/NaturalHealthConsultant.HehasservedasthePresidentofOregonParalyzedVeteransofAmerica(PVA),amemberoftheVAVISN20SCIAdvisoryBoard,amemberofthePortlandVAInstitutionalReviewBoard,asamemberoftheNationalPVAEducationFoundationBoard,andasafacilitatorforHealthyLifestylesfortheDisabledworkshops.Hisbackgroundexperienceincludesyearsoftrainingasabodybuilderandmartialartist.HeiscurrentlystudyingforaMastersdegreeinVocationalRehabilitationCounselingatPortlandStateUniversity.

1445 - 1545“Wide and Tachy” In Lead II, You Got No Clue!Presenter: Bob PageLet’s get ready to rumble! In this fast paced, exciting session, you will be blown smooth away by some outstanding cases where wide complex tachycardia was seen. Feel the pain of defeat as lead II misses completely lethal arrhythmias and tabs others as bad when they are fine. You cannot help but become involved! You will never use Lead II again after this class! Come see why thousands of “Multi-Lead Medics” have abandoned lead II and are now in better control of their patients and themselves. This session requires an open mind, courage to change, and a sense of humor (you will need it ) Warning: this session can cause “vapor lock” if you monitor in lead II

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1445 - 1545Medical Lessons Learned in the War on TerrorPresenter: Dr. Martin SchreiberThis talk will include a discussion of the advances made during the current War on Terror to include advances in resuscitation and hemorrhage control. A description of the responsibilities of a

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Combat Support Hospital will be included.

Dr.MartinSchreiberisChiefofTraumaandSurgicalCriticalCareatOregonHealth&ScienceUniversityandheisaLieutenantColonelintheUSArmyReserves.HeservedastheChiefofTraumaofthe228thCSHinTikrit,Iraq.

1445 - 1545Athletic Injuries and Sports Medicine in EMSPresenter: Dr. Matthew EschelbachEMS is frequently asked to cover a multitude of sporting events from Friday night football to triathlons, rodeos and car races. This talk is designed to highlight the major injuries associated with these events as well as a few of the minor ones. The next time you are sitting in your rig covering an event will you know how to deal with heat related illness or sudden cardiac death? This review will give you a starting point for learning what you need to know the next time you are assigned to a sporting event.

Dr.MatthewEschelbachistheDirectororEmergencyMedicineforStCharlesMedicalCenter,Redmond,OR.HereturnsthisyearasMedicalDirectorfortheEMSOregonConference.InadditiontohisdutiesasanERphysicianhealsoservesasEMSPhysicianAdvisorforRedmond,Lapine,Sunriver,CrescentandChemultEMSagencies.HeisamemberoftheEMTAdvisoryCommitteeattheOregonMedicalBoardwherehehelpsguidedirectionforOregonEMS.Hewastherecipientofthe“2003EMSMedicalDirectoroftheYear”,awardedbytheOregonHealthDivision.HisworkincludesestablishingregionwideEMSprotocolsandEMSeducation.

1615 - 1715Medical Lessons Learned in the War on TerrorPresenter: Dr. Martin SchreiberThis talk will include a discussion of the advances made during the current War on Terror to include advances in resuscitation and hemorrhage control. A description of the responsibilities of a Combat Support Hospital will be included.Seebioabove.

1615 - 1715Case ReviewsPresenter: Cadre of Instructors from Association of Air Medical Responders of Oregon (AAMRO)This session will present case reviews in 20 minute blocks. The focus will be looking at appropriate air ambulance utilization (both fixed wing and rotary aircraft) in a pre-hospital scene call. If you’ve ever wondered if you should activate an air ambulance or if your dispatch wonders when to call this course will answer your questions.

1615 - 1715Neonate to 3 mo. Olds - What do you do now that they’re in the back of your ambulance?Presenter: Carol CraigLearn what actually is required from the transport crew and how to interact with the Neonate transport team? Learn to assess and help treat our smallest patients.

CarolCraig,RN,MS,isaPerinatalFlightNurseatAirLink Critical Care Transport.ShereceivedherBSNfromUniversityofWashington,aMSNfromTexasWoman’sUniversityinPediatricNursePractitionerProgramandPostMaster’sfromUniversityofWashingtoninNeonatalNursePractitionerProgram.CarolworkedERandGeneralPediatricsandNeurosurgeryatChildren’sMedicalCenterofDallasinDallas,TexasandPediatricsandNeonatalIntensiveCareatSt.CharlesMedicalCenterinBend,Oregon.

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Oregom EMS Trauma Systems Awards Banquet

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Conference at a Glance - Saturday, October 11, Conference Day 2

0730 - 0745 SATURDAY REGISTRATION

0800 - 0915 General Session - TBA withDr.EdwardRacht

0930 - 1030 Trauma Jeopardy: Case Reviews, Fun and Prizes withDr.AndyMichaels

0930 - 1030 Landing Zone, withCadreofInstructorsfromAssociationofAirMedicalRespondersofOregon(AAMRO)

0930 - 1030 Raising the Bar: Reflections on Culture Challenges and Opportunities withTracyWilliams-Murphy


1100 - 1200 Slap the Cap! Real Use for Capnography in EMS withBobPage

1100 - 1200 20+ Reasons for Acute Abdominal Pain withDianaCave

1100 - 1200 Assessment, Triage and Treatment to Save Brains withDr.PaulAsh

1200 - 1330 LUNCHBREAKINTHEEXHIBITORHALL

1330 - 1430 Seizures: Recognition and Emergency Management withDr.MichaelBell

1330 - 1430 Capnography - More than Yellow & Purple withDr.RituSahni

1330 - 1430 “Wide and Tachy” In Lead II, You Got No Clue! withBobPage

1445 - 1545 Bugs and other Creepy Crawlies withDianaCave

1445 - 1545 ACLS Update and Pharmacology Review withDr.JimBryan


1545 - 1615 BREAKinLOBBY

1615 - 1715 The Basics of Basic Life Support withDr.JimBryan


1615 - 1715 Case Reviews, withCadreofInstructorsfromAssociationofAirMedicalRespondersofOregon(AAMRO)

CONFERENCE LOCATION The Riverhouse, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, OR 97701 -- www.riverhouse.com

Room rates available until Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. Rates Include Complimentary Continental Breakfast

Room Rates: $103 - two queen beds; $108 - river view; $121 - fireplace and river view


Oregon Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Conference Mission Statement

To provide the highest quality educational conferences for EMTs of Oregon, respecting the diversity of the settings in which they work and drawing from all walks of service to develop curricula that are well balanced and relevant.

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Saturday, October 11Conference Day 2

0800 - 0915General SessionTBAPresenter: Dr. Edward Racht

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0930 - 1030Trauma Jeopardy: Case Reviews, Fun and PrizesPresenter: Dr. Andy MichaelsThis lecture will be a fast moving, case based, interactive lecture in the jeopardy format that will challenge and entertain the EMT with actual cases and information about those cases presented by the trauma surgeon who participated in their care.

AndyMichaels,MD,MPH,FACS,isatraumasurgeonatEmanuelHospitalinPortland.Hisinterestsincludecriticalcare,systemsdevelopmentandqualityassessment.Hehasworkedasafieldmedic,aflightphysician,anemergencymedicinephysician,andreliefdoctor.Heshareshislifewithaflightnursewifeandtheir5children,2dogs,andahamsternamedskippy.

0930 - 1030Landing ZonePresenters: Cadre of Instructors from Association of Air Medical Responders of Oregon (AAMRO)This one hour presentation will review a standardized approach to establishing a safe Landing Zone (LZ) for emergency

response agencies. This course is a must if your agency utilizes air craft for transporting patients from an emergency scene.

0930 - 1030Raising the Bar: Reflections on Culture Challenges and Opportunities for Health Care Providers in the 21st CenturyPresenter: Tracy Williams-MurphyThe presenter will describe culture and present an overview of multicultural health and its particular relevance to EMS providers. The presenter will discuss the “cultural competence continuum of care”. In addition, the session will provide a discussion on the ways that cultural issues affect patient care in the US. Finally, the session will seek to impart the importance of having a level of competence related to cultural issues which may influence patient care.

TracyWilliams-Murphyhasservedprofessionallyinseveralindustrysectors.Shehasextensiveexperienceinstateandlocalmunicipalities,educationalandsocialserviceagencies,behavioralresearchorganizations,privatesectorpublishingandradioprogramming.AcentralfocusinTracy’sworkhasbeenthedevelopmentofculturally-relevantglobalservicesandculturally-competentglobalservicedeliverysystemsintheareasofeducationandmentalhealth.Tracyisanexperiencednationalandregionalspeakeronculturalbasedtopics.Ms.Williams-Murphyhasdevelopedstrategiesforworkingwithclientsseekingtomakeprogressinareasofpersonalgrowthandprofessionaldevelopmentandforthepurposesofenhancingcommunityrelationships.Shehaspublished

numerousarticlesandmonographsonthesesubjects.TracypossessesaBachelorofArtsinLinguisticsandCommunicationsfromBrownUniversityandaMasterofArtsdegreeinSpecialEducationfromPortlandStateUniversity.Balancingherprofessionalandpersonallife,Tracyenjoysspendingtimewithherdaughterandhostingalocalradioprogram.Currently,Ms.Williams-MurphyservesaseducationalrepresentativeforElsevierHealthSciencepublishercoveringOregoncollegesanduniversitiesofferingprogramsinmedicine,nursingandotheralliedhealthoccupations.

1100 - 1200Slap the Cap! Real Use for Capnography in EMSPresenter: Bob PageYou’ve had your introduction, heard about it, read about it, now it is time to get down to it. Capnography represents an important UPGRADE for your clinical assessment skills. In this non-stop session, participants will perform REAL waveform analysis of actual cases along with some pretty incredible real time video of capnography. Come and see how the tool can be an incredible asset for the intubated and non-intubated patient.

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1100 -120020+ Reasons for Acute Abdominal PainPresenter: Diana CaveAcute abdominal pain, (and the related symptoms), is one of the primary chief complaints noted for EMS calls and ED visits. This session will review the top 20 diagnoses presenting as “Acute Abdominal Pain”. Through a series of case studies we will review common assessment findings and treatments.

DianaCave,RN,MSN,CEN,isanEmergencyRNforLegacyHealthSystemandapart-timeinstructoratPortlandCommunityCollege.DianahasworkedinavarietyofEMSrelatedcareersincludingfieldEMT-Paramedic,RN,EducatorandAdministrator.SheisthecurrentchairoftheAmericanHeartAssociationBasicLifeSupportSubcommitteeandhasservedasanAHAinstructorandvolunteerforover25years.

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1100 - 1200Assessment, Triage and Treatment to Save Brains Presenter: Dr. Paul AshThis presentation will utilize case studies to demonstrate current concepts for rapid assessment and quality treatment as they apply to the critical role that EMS providers play in stroke care.

PaulR.Ash,MD,PhDisMedicalDirectorofLegacyHealthSystemStrokeServicesandBoardCertifiedinVascularNeurology.

1330 - 1430Seizures: Recognition and Emergency Management

Presenter: Dr. Michael BellDr. Bell will review, using video examples, how to recognize various seizure types and distinguish seizures from other spell types (including nonepileptic behavioral events). The acute management of seizures and status epilepticus will be discussed, with emphasis on acute management for first responders.

MichaelL.Bell,MD,isanativeofMissoula,MT,Dr.BellrecentlymovedtoBendwithhiswifeandthreedaughterstojoinNeurologyofBendinAugust2007.HeattendedmedicalschoolatOHSUfollowedbyneurologyresidencyandepilepsyfellowshipattheMayoClinicinMinnesota.Dr.Bellenjoyscaringfordiverseneurologicproblems,buthasadditionalfellowshiptrainingincaringforadultsandchildrenwithepilepsy(seizuredisorders).Otherinterestsinclude:movementdisorders(suchasParkinson’s,tremors,andgaitdisorders),headache,peripheralnerve,nerveconductionstudies,neuro-oncology,andcerebrovasculardisorders.Dr.Bell’saccomplishmentsincludeservingastheChiefResidentinneurologyatMayoClinic,theWoltmanAwardforClinicalNeurology(Mayo’shighestclinicalawardforagraduatingneurologyresident),andhewasawardedanexcellencein

teachingawardasaresident.Duringhistraining,hewasactiveinmedicalstudenteducation,includingspending6weeksteachingtheMayoClinicmedicalstudentneurosciencecourse.AsafellowatMayo,heachievedtherankofassistantprofessor.Dr.Bellhaspublishednumerouspeerreviewedarticlesandabookchapter.Hehaspresentedhisresearchatseveralnationalneurologyandepilepsyconferences.Dr.Bellisboardcertifiedinneurology.

1330 - 1430Capnography - More than Yellow & PurplePresenter: Dr. Ritu SahniQuantitative wave-form Capnography is now the gold standard in ET tube verification. However, the tool can give much more information about respiratory and circulatory status. The lecture will use cases to demonstrate the physiology and pathology that can be learned from both post-intubation and awake end-tidal CO2 reading.

Dr.RituSahniiscurrentMedicalDirectoroftheOregonEMS/TraumaProgramandAssociateProfessorofEmergencyMedicineatOregonHealth&SciencesUniversity.HeiscurrentMedicalDirectoroftheLakeOswegoFireDeptandpreviouslyheldthepositionofMedicalDirectorofLifeFlightNetwork.Dr.Sahni

alsoservesontheBoardofDirectorsfortheNationalAssociationofEMSPhysiciansandtheNationalRegistryofEMTs.

1330 - 1430“Wide and Tachy” In Lead II, You Got No Clue!Presenter: Bob PageLet’s get ready to rumble! In this fast paced, exciting session, you will be blown smooth away by some outstanding cases where wide complex tachycardia was seen. Feel the pain of defeat as lead II misses completely lethal arrhythmias and tabs others as bad when they are fine. You cannot help but become involved! You will never use Lead II again after this class! Come see why thousands of “Multi-Lead Medics” have abandoned lead II and are now in better control of their patients and themselves. This session requires an open mind, courage to change, and a sense of humor (you will need it ) Warning: this session can cause “vapor lock” if you monitor in lead II

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1445 - 1545Bugs and other Creepy CrawliesPresenter: Diana CaveSeveral different parasites call the human body home. Learn about many of these

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parasites, the body organs they inhabit and the associated signs and symptoms for the human host. We will discuss assessment strategies, related differential diagnoses, and treatment modalities.

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1445 - 1545ACLS Update and Pharmacology ReviewPresenter: Dr. Jim BryanCase-based review of resuscitation techniques and the most frequently used ACLS drugs. Is amiodarone better than lidocaine? Does vasopressin have any benefit over epinephrine? What about induced hypothermia? What does the current literature show about the drugs and techniques we use in resuscitation?

JimBryan,MD,PhDisanemergencyphysicianatOregonHealth&ScienceUniversityandtheVAMedicalCenterinPortland.HeisthemedicaldirectorforLifeFlightNetwork,andpreviouslyservedasmedicaldirectorfortheOHSU/OITParamedicEducationProgramfor14years.Dr.BryanhaspresentedatmultipleEMSconferencesinOregonandWashingtononthetopicofEMSpharmacology,andhehasbeenanACLSinstructorandcoursedirectorforover15years.


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1615 - 1715The Basics of Basic Life SupportPresenter: Dr. Jim BryanA review and discussion of the changes in how we perform BLS and resuscitation care. Why did we change to 30:2? Do chest compressions without ventilation really work? A discussion of why BLS is more important than ACLS.

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1615 - 1715Case ReviewsPresenter(s): Cadre of Instructors from Association of Air Medical Responders of Oregon (AAMRO)This session will present case reviews in 20 minute blocks. The focus will be looking at appropriate air ambulance

utilization (both fixed wing and rotary aircraft) in a pre-hospital scene call. If you’ve ever wondered if you should activate an air ambulance or if your dispatch wonders when to call this course will answer your questions.


Basic Designated Infection Control Officer Training(10/8-9, W/Th, 8a-5p ) held at Bend Fire Department (Cosponsored by OFMAA)

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Please make checks payable to Portland Community College. Registration must be accompanied by check, money order or approved credit card (VISA or MC). Unfortunately, purchase orders cannot be accepted. On-site registration will be accepted only if space permits.

CONFERENCE FEES & OFFERINGSPre-Conference Workshops

$200

12 Lead (10/9, Th, 8a-5p) $149

ILS/ALS Skills (10/9, Th, 8a-12p) $ 69

ILS/ALS Skills (10/9, Th, 1p-5p) $ 69

Effective Simulation Training for EMS(10/9, Th, 8a-12p) $ 69

Water Rescue (10/9, Th, 1p-5p) $ 69

Pediatric Simulation (10/9, Th, 1p-5p) $ 69

Two-day Conference, Friday & Saturday, Oct 10-11

Registration on or before 9/24/08Registration (Includes T-shirt and Banquet Dinner)

$249Registration after 9/24/08 and on-site

Registration (Includes T-shirt and Banquet Dinner)$299

Select T-shirt size**Your T-shirt size may not be available if size is not selected.

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Student Rate before 9/24/08 $139

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Oregon EMS Conference 2008 RegistrationPre-conference workshop registration deadline is 9/24/08,unless noted otherwise. REGISTER EARLY! Space is limited.

Conference Registration: Complete form and submit with payment to: PCC - IHP Central Portland - THS

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Register with credit card by phone 503-731-6633, by fax 503-731- 6632, or by mail. Simply fill in the form on-line and select the print form button.

Refunds and Cancellations: Refunds will be given, less a $25 processing fee, if PCC-IHP is notified at the above phone number, mailing address, or FAX at least 10 working days prior to the start of the conference. Thereafter, NO refunds will be issued. If you cannot attend, you may send a substitute in your place provided that PCC-IHP is notified 5 working days prior to the conference. Thereafter, NO substitutions will be made.

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Registration Student Rate: Student must be enrolled in an EMT Basic, Intermediate,or Paramedic program (Summer or Fall 2008). You MUST supply a copy of your official registration/schedule for verification along with the conference registration form. For questions about eligibility, please contact Mark Hornshuh at 503-978-5570. There are no discounted rates for pre-conference workshops. The student rate does not include T-shirt or Friday awards banquet. Please purchase a dinner ($38) if you would like to attend the banquet, noting your meal preference.

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available. To request an application please e-mail Nan Heim, Executive Director of the Oregon State Ambulance Association at [email protected]

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AmericanMedicalResponse/NWPortland,OR

LifeFlightNetworkAurora,OR

MetroWestAmbulanceHillsboro,OR

REACHAirMedicalServicesCorvallis,OR

RuralMetroAmbulanceSalem,OR

GOLD - DONATION $1000-$2499LegacyEmanuelHospital&HealthCenter

Portland,OR

SILVER - DONATION $500-$999McKenzie-WillametteMedicalCenter

Springfield,OR

BRONZE - DONATION $499 and belowArlingtonVolunteerAmbulanceService

Arlington,ORBlueMountainHospital

JohnDay,ORDufurVolunteerAmbulance

Dufur,ORHartwellMedicalCarlsbad,CA

HolyRosaryMedicalCenterOntario,OR

OregonRangersAssociationJunctionCity,OR

PhysioControlRedmond,WA

Aspecialthankyouto:TheStateEMSforChildrenProgramforsponsoringthePediatricSimulationTrainingandColorCodingKids;

TheOregonFireMedicalAdministratorsAssociationforco-sponsoringtheBasicDesignatedInfectionControlOfficerTraining;

TheAssociationofAirMedicalRespondersofOregonfortheirtimeanddedicationforinstructionattheconference.

Portland Community CollegeInstitute for Health Professionals1626 SE Water Ave #114Portland, OR 97214

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Mark Hornshuh, BS, EMT-PPortland Community College

Dave Lapof, EMT-B Braun Northwest Inc

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PLATINUM - DONATION $2,500 and above

AmericanMedicalResponse/NWPortland,OR

LifeFlightNetworkAurora,OR

MetroWestAmbulanceHillsboro,OR

REACHAirMedicalServicesCorvallis,OR

RuralMetroAmbulanceSalem,OR

GOLD - DONATION $1000-$2499LegacyEmanuelHospital&HealthCenter

Portland,OR

SILVER - DONATION $500-$999McKenzie-WillametteMedicalCenter

Springfield,OR

BRONZE - DONATION $499 and belowArlingtonVolunteerAmbulanceService

Arlington,ORBlueMountainHospital

JohnDay,ORDufurVolunteerAmbulance

Dufur,ORHartwellMedicalCarlsbad,CA

HolyRosaryMedicalCenterOntario,OR

OregonRangersAssociationJunctionCity,OR

PhysioControlRedmond,WA

Aspecialthankyouto:TheStateEMSforChildrenProgramforsponsoringthePediatricSimulationTrainingandColorCodingKids;

TheOregonFireMedicalAdministratorsAssociationforco-sponsoringtheBasicDesignatedInfectionControlOfficerTraining;

TheAssociationofAirMedicalRespondersofOregonfortheirtimeanddedicationforinstructionattheconference.

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