Monday, May 12
15:00-16:00
Lecture: Ultrasound for Cardiovascular Pathology
Course will demonstrate the use of ultrasound in the evaluation of a cardiac-related pathology in the emergency setting. Audience be exposed to hands-on techniques for evaluation and management by the patient bedside.
Dr Irina Sanjeevan-Cabeza,
Dept of Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound Faculty, Director of International Ultrasound, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
16:00-16:30
Simulation — Cardiovascular Compromise
This session will outline a systematic strategy for evaluating a patient who has suspected cardiovascular pathology. The audience-members will participate in managing this patient in real time using mixed media prompts as guide for conclusion of the case.
Dr. Jessica Poster,
Vice Chair of Acute Care Psychiatry, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Dr. Joshua Schiller,
Medical Director, International Medical Response, Director Global Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Tuesday, May 13
15:00-16:00
Lecture: A Case of Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is one of the most common presentations to a primary care setting. This lecture will provide comprehensive assessment of abdominal pain, utilizing the clinical picture to guide ancillary testing.
Dr. Emily Unks,
Dept of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
16:00-16:30
Simulation — Abdominal Emergencies
This simulation will encompass real-time scenario of a patient presenting with abdominal pain. Learners will assume role of primary healthcare provider to assess clinical signs, order labs and imaging, and establish disposition.
Dr. Ambereen Sleemi,
Executive Director, International Medical Response, Urogynecologist