A Day of Critical Care
Event # 30675
What Can I Expect?
A Day of Critical Care is designed to provide educational opportunities for health care professionals to gain knowledge and develop strategies that can be applied in the critical care setting. Through discussions and informative lectures by national and local faculty, participants will gain insight into the health care needs of critical care patients. This knowledge-based activity is intended to meet the needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and other providers who care for patients in a critical care setting.
Agenda
8:00 Registration
8:30-9:45am Ultrasound in the ICU
9:45-11:00am Septic Shock
11:00-11:15am Break
11:15-12:15pm Nutrition Support in the Intensive Care Unit
12:15-1:00pm Lunch
1:00-2:15pm Mobility in the ICU
2:15-3:30pm CT Imaging in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
3:30pm Evaluation and Adjourn
Learning Objectives:
• Review the evidence that supports the use of ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in critically ill patients.
• Review antibiotic timeliness and utilization and their effect on patient outcomes in septic shock.
• Examine the importance of appropriate nutritional support for the critically ill ICU patient.
• Discuss the risks, benefits, and process of care issues related to early mobilization in mechanically ventilated patients.
• Discuss the risks and benefits of imaging in the pediatric neuro-trauma patient.
In partnership with the Piedmont Respiratory Research Foundation
Jointly sponsored by Greensboro AHEC, Moses Cone Health System, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Faculty
Anand Kumar, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Critical Care Medicine and Infectious Diseases), University of Manitoba
Associate Professor of Medicine (Critical Care Medicine and Infectious Diseases), Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Cooper Hospital, Camden, New Jersey
Christian H. Butcher, MD, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA
J. Michael Dean, MD, MBA, H.A. and Edna Benning Presidential Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
Peter E. Morris, MD FACP, FCCP, Associate Professor, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Director of Intermediate Care, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Marion F. Winkler, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC, Associate Professor of Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Surgical Nutrition Specialist Rhode Island Hospital Department of Surgery/Nutrition Support Service
Accomodations:
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for participants for Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro, NC. The room rate is $119.00. To make your reservations, call 336-668-4535 and refer to "Greensboro AHEC" for the group rate. Individuals are responsible for making their own reservations.
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Who Should Attend?:
This activity is designed for pulmonary and critical care physicians, cardiologists, emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care providers engaged in the practice of Critical Care.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 21, 2010; 8:30:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM
Check-in Time: 8:00:00 AM
Location:  MAPS
Embassy Suites Hotel Greensboro Airport, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro, NC
Credits: 6 ACPE ; 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ; 0.6 CEU ; 6 CNE Contact Hours (AP004-1158) ; 6 Contact Hours
Cost:
Registration Fee $95.00
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