Workshop and Courses

CSART has been seeing many cases of 'choking' / non fatal strangulation - particularly in the 17-25 y old age group, about one of every 2-3 cases.  I suspect that we are seeing and possibly missing a fair number in the ED.  

The Alberta Strangulation panel will be virtually presenting a (free) Strangulation Awareness education session dedicated to frontline Healthcare professionals on November 21, 2024 from 1300-1600. 

Please see the attached poster and Eventbrite information below to register!  

We’re conducting a randomized controlled trial on pre-hospital choking interventions. We’re looking for individuals who may be interested in participating in a no cost, one hour training session learning about new airway clearance devices (Lifevac: https://lifevac.ca/; and Dechoker https://www.dechoker.com/). These devices are being sold as choking treatments, but not yet taught in first aid courses as we truly don’t know how well they work.

Click on this pdf link for further information

We are trying to determine how well these devices work for bystanders - who they are marketed for - so the only criteria is that participants cannot be healthcare workers. However, if you know anyone who may be interested we would appreciate you sharing the details and contact info!

We have a number of dates & times available for participation (see pdf link above). If you have any questions, or anyone would like to sign up, they can contact Cody at Cody.dunne@ucalgary.ca. Thanks everyone!

Cody Dunne

Date: Thursday, January 30th - Saturday, February 1st, 2025

Location: Fairmont Resort: Banff Springs

Overview 

This the only COMPREHENSIVE COURSE of its kind in Canada, covering ALL core topics in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.

Participate in-person or virtually in 14 LIVE sessions. Attendees will also have access to an additional 16 pre-recorded online presentations to view at their leisure via google drive. Attendees will have access to all 30 presentations for 4 months following the course. Presentations are case-based to highlight practice variations and the most current literature in PEM.

Overall Learning Objectives:

1. Review current literature and guidelines on core topics in pediatric emergency medicine utilizing a case-based approach, presenting material at the level of a PEM fellow/adult emergency medicine consultant.
2. Recognize variations in practice patterns given various clinical environments.
3. Review strategies to improve bedside ultrasound skills for acute care problems in children.

This course will present material at the level of a PEM fellow/adult emergency medicine consultant and is useful for trainees and consultants who manage acute care problems in children.
Please see the agenda for a full list of presentations. Guest speakers are experts in Paediatric Emergency Medicine from across Canada.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE Jan 6/25 (In-Person Attendance) & Jan 13/25 (Virtual)

Agenda is subject to change.

Accommodations

Open for booking via Fairmont Banff Springs In-House Reservations at 1-833-762-6866. If our In-House team is not available, the call will automatically be forwarded to our Global Reservations Centre (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). We recommend that callers identify themselves as being with your conference (LHSC 15th Annual Canadian PEM Review Course)

Additionally, attendees may book via the following online booking link: https://book.passkey.com/go/0125LHSC

Reservations will be accepted up until January 6th 2025 under this block.

ROOM CATEGORY

Single or Double Occupancy Rate

Fairmont Room

$299.00

Deluxe

$379.00

Registration : https://emo.secure-registration.com/en/vwwnnv/event