22nd Annual Emergency Medicine Symposium: A Practical Update

Friday, December 6, 2024, 7:15 AM - 5:00 PM PST, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA


The 22nd Annual Emergency Medicine Symposium: A Practical Update is a comprehensive one-day course designed to provide emergency medicine professionals with the latest advancements and best practices in critical care and emergency medicine. This symposium covers a wide range of topics crucial for delivering high-quality patient care in the emergency department setting.

1. Analyze the management strategies for atrial fibrillation with varying ventricular rates, including indications for cardioversion and criteria for discharge. Evaluate the risks and benefits of different therapeutic options for patients presenting with atrial fibrillation.
2. Identify the clinical signs and ultrasound findings indicative of ectopic pregnancy and other abnormal pregnancies in the first trimester. Apply current management guidelines to develop treatment plans for pregnant patients presenting with first-trimester complications.
3. Assess the unique challenges and management strategies for pediatric trauma cases, including injury patterns and age-specific interventions. Implement a structured approach to the assessment and stabilization of pediatric trauma patients in an emergency setting.
4. Recognize the spectrum of anaphylaxis presentations, from mild to severe, and apply appropriate interventions for each level of severity. Evaluate and prioritize treatment strategies for managing anaphylaxis, including immediate and advanced life support measures.
5. Identify best practices for providing sensitive and competent care to transgender patients in the emergency department. Assess the unique medical and psychological needs of transgender patients and develop strategies to address these in emergency situations.
6. Evaluate emerging trends and technologies in emergency medicine and their potential impact on future practice and patient care. Discuss the challenges and opportunities facing emergency medicine practitioners in 2025, including advances in technology and shifts in healthcare policy.
7. Develop a systematic approach to the logistical considerations and procedural coordination required for performing high-risk, life-saving interventions. Analyze case studies to identify best practices for managing the complex logistics of heroic procedures in an emergency setting.
8. Identify recent trends and novel pathogens in emerging and exotic infections, and integrate new diagnostic and treatment approaches into clinical practice. Evaluate the clinical presentation and management strategies for infections that are uncommon or newly recognized in emergency medicine.
9. Apply the latest evidence-based practices for the assessment and management of critically ill patients in the emergency department. Review and implement updated protocols for managing complex critical care scenarios in the ED.
10. Explain the indications for and mechanics of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in emergency medicine and assess patient eligibility. Develop a protocol for integrating ECMO into emergency care, including considerations for patient selection and management.

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(In- Person) Physicians: $300
(In- Person) Non-physicians: $175
(In- Person) Emeritus: $250
 

Refund Policy:
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to an administrative charge. To view the policy, click here. Please e-mail cancellation request to [email protected]. If you do not receive confirmation of your cancellation via e-mail, please call (310) 423-5548.

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Disclaimer
All educational materials provided during and after the course are for your personal use only and should not be reproduced or distributed in any manner without the express permission of Cedars-Sinai.

Right to Cancel or Postpone
Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that Cedars-Sinai must cancel or postpone this course, the registration fee will be fully refunded. Cedars-Sinai is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline, travel or lodging agencies.

Health and Safety Protocol
Before registering for this event, please read our Health and Safety Protocol for current requirements pertaining to attending in-person events. 

In support of improving patient care, Cedars-Sinai is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Reporting to Accrediting Bodies and Boards

To ensure the Cedars-Sinai CME Office is able to accurately report your CE, MOC points and other credit types when offered, you must do the following before earning the credits/points:

• Log into your account in the CME Portal: https://cedars.cloud-cme.com/
• Select MyCME, then Profile. Then update your profile with your birth month and day, and as appropriate complete the MOC, Credentials and/or State License sections. Please be sure to click Submit when complete.

Points/other credit types will not be awarded retrospectively.

Designation of Credit

AMA for Physicians

Cedars-Sinai designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA Attendance for Non-Physicians

Attendance credit will be provided to other health care professionals upon the fulfillment of attendance requirements. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

 

AAPA Credit for Physician Assistants

Cedars-Sinai has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (7.50 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credit (7.50 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (7.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, December 6, 2024