Pediatric Trauma Conference:

Speakers include nationally recognized experts in pediatric trauma.

From Tots to Teens

Friday, October 30, 20157 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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LocationIowa Methodist/Blank Children’s Hospital Campus Education and Research Center Virginia Thompson Auditorium 1415 Woodland Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309

DirectionsFrom I-235 (eastbound and westbound): • Take Exit I-235 at Keo Way South.

• Follow Keo Way south to 12th Street.

• Turn right on 12th Street and follow the road up the hill to the Iowa Methodist/Blank Children’s campus.

• Park in the ramp on the west side of the campus.

• Take the south elevators in the parking ramp to level G. You will not enter the hospital.

11:10 – 11:30 Panel Discussion

11:30 – 12:30 Lunch (provided)

12:30 – 1:20 Active Shooter Dr. Richard A. Sidwell

1:20 – 2:10 Children’s Needs in the Healthcare Setting Kathy O’Connor

2:10 – 2:20 Break

2:20 – 3:10 Interesting Pediatric Trauma Cases, Pediatric Radiology Dr. Brent Steinberg

3:10 – 3:30 Panel Discussion

3:30 – 4:00 Evaluations and Adjourn

Pediatric Trauma Conference: From Tots to Teens

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Intended Audience

Program Objectives

Continuing Education Credit

Purpose Agenda

Speakers

1. Explain developmentally appropriate language and the importance of communicating with children.

2. Identify factors that determine when a c-spine can be cleared in the pediatric patient.

3. Discuss the decision to use a CT rather than a fast exam to identify injuries in the pediatric patient.

4. Discuss physiologic vs. grade based solid organ injuries in traumatically injured patient.

CEHs: - This program has been approved for 7 CEHs for Emergency Medical Services providers by the Des Moines Area Community College #11.

CEUs: - Approved for 0.74 CEUs by Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #31, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines.

CMEs: - UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

5. Discuss care of patients with blunt cerebro-vascular injuries.

6. Identify key components of safety to protect the medical team and patients when a hospital is in danger with an active shooter.

7. Discuss pediatric trauma radiologic cases.

7:00 – 7:30 Registration

7:30 – 7:40 Opening Dr. James Swegle

7:40 - 8:30 C-Spine Clearance in the Pediatric Patient Dr. Robert W. Letton Jr.

8:30 – 9:20 When to do a CT Rather Than a Fast Exam Dr. Nilda Garcia

9:20 – 9:30 Break

9:30 – 10:20 Physiologic vs. Grade-Based Solid Organ Injuries Dr. Robert W. Letton, Jr.

10:20 - 11:10 Blunt Cerebro-Vascular Injury Dr. Nilda Garcia

James Swegle, MD, FACS Trauma Medical Director, Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Blank Children’s Hospital

Robert W. Letton, Jr., MD Medical Director of Pediatric Trauma and ECMO, The Children’s Hospital, OU Medical Center, Oklahoma

Nilda Garcia, MD Trauma Medical Director, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas

Richard A. Sidwell, MD, FACS Trauma Surgeon, The Iowa Clinic and UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Chief, Region VII, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma

Kathy O’Connor, BS, CCLS Child Life, Blank Children’s Hospital

Brent Steinberg, MD Pediatric Radiologist, Blank Children’s Hospital

Registration Information THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 23, 2015.Online registration only. To register, go to www.blankchildrens.org/classes and click on the “Continuing Education” category. Payment will need to be made with a credit card. You will be emailed a receipt for your payment.

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Critical Care Paramedics.

To enable the learner to apply evidence based information to safely care for the injured pediatric patient.

A cancellation fee of $25 will be retained for cancellations before October 23, 2015 and should be directed to Maggie Broderick at margaret.broderick@unitypoint.org. Refunds will not be available after October 23, 2015.

$100 – Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners

$70 – Nurses, Critical Care Paramedics

$45 – Retired Nurses

$0 – Residents (still need to register)

Contact:Maria Nelson, BSN, RN, CPN, SANE-P, CFN, CPEN Pediatric Trauma Coordinator Blank Children’s Hospital 1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 241-4318