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Conference

Thursday, April 17, 2008

  7:30

Registration, Breakfast Buffet with Vendors

 
       
  8:30

New Developments in Stroke Care

 
   

Brian-Fred Fitzsimmons, MD

 
   

Hospital care for stroke patients is becoming more state of the art all the time. Dr. Fitzsimmons will review new advances in acute stroke treatment and show what you can do to make sure your patient gets the best outcome possible.

 
       
  10:00 BREAK with Vendors Exhibits  
       
  10:15

To Tube or Not To Tube

 
   

Keith Wesley, MD FACEP

 
   
Increasing literature is indicating that pre-hospital intubation may be harming our patients. Join Dr. Wesley as he discusses the issues surrounding this controversial topic. Dr. Wesley will also discuss airway management alternatives as well as components of a CQI program for pre-hospital intubation.
 
       
  11:30 BREAK with Vendors  
       
  12:00 LUNCH  
       
  1:00 Mini Sessions (Choose 1 of 3)  
       
  A

“State of the State”

 
   

Brian Litza, Section Chief

 
   

Come and hear about issues affecting EMS in Wisconsin where you will learn about the new initiatives and changes at the State EMS          office, as well as discover the latest information regarding EMS activities in Wisconsin and how it may affect individual providers and  services.

 
       
  B

Cyanide Poisoning—Old Problem, New Antidote

 
    Bruce Gordon, MD  
   

The hazards that emergency responders encounter are numerous and continue to grow. Cyanide poisoning is a silent killer that threatens both victims and the responders. Dr. Gordon will review the patho-physiology, clinical presentations, and treatment options for victims of cyanide poisoning. With an increased level of awareness, we will be better prepared to take actions against this killer

 
       
  C

Agriculture and Industrial Accidents

 
    Jerry Miner, AS, Fire Chief  
   

Although entrapment injuries are rare, they almost always involve emotionally charged situations and dangerous environments. Join Chief Minor as he discusses the common and not-so-common incidents involving agricultural and industrial trauma. Following this presentation you will be able to recognize entrapment situations within your district and be better prepared for the next industrial incident.

 
       
  2:00 BREAK and Vender Exhibits  
       
  2:30 Repeat Breakout Sessions (Choose 1 of 3)  
       
  3:30 Break  
       
  3:45

Hmong Culture and Health

 
    Cha Lee, MD  
   

Dr. Cha Lee, a family practice physician with a predominantly Hmong patient base will discuss common medical problems in the Hmong community, Hmong culture and will dispel some common misconceptions of the Hmong community.

 
       
  5:00 ADJOURN  
   
  Dinner (On Your Own)  
       
   
     
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Wisconsin Paramedic Seminar Inc.

5110 Sherwood Rd Madison, WI 53711