OVERVIEW

2-Day Clinical Skills and Procedure Workshop is organized by Provider Practice Essentials (PPE), LLC, and will be held from Nov 17 - 18, 2023 at Aloft Dallas Downtown, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

Topics you will learn about:

  • EKG interpretation and 22 cardiovascular topics including dysrhythmias and blocks
  • Foreign bodies, Asthma, COPD, Pulmonary Embolism Well’s Criteria, PERC, D-Dimer, PESI and management
  • Radiology review of the chest, abdomen, spine, and upper, and lower extremities. Includes ordering guidelines
  • Lethal skin conditions, rash identification, burn management, meningitis, DVT anticoagulation guidelines
  • Over 31 hands-on advanced procedures throughout each session including the Suturing Course™

The APP Clinical Skills and Procedure Workshop Schedule
Day 1 Morning:
Cardiac Disorders

  • Course Introduction
  • Cardiac Overview
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Acute MI (recognition, management)
  • Common Dysrhythmias
  • Electrolyte Abnormalities and rhythm impacts
  • Condition blocks
  • Bundle Branch Blocks
  • Application to practice

Pulmonary Disorders

  • Pulmonary Overview
  • Basic Airway Assessment
  • Pneumothorax
  • Asthma Management
  • COPD Management
  • Supplemental Oxygenation
  • Wells Criteria
  • PERC Rule
  • Using D-Dimer
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism

Introduction to Radiology – Chest and Abdomen

  • Overview of Radiograph Interpretation
  • Chest, Shoulder, Clavicle Radiographs
  • Systemic Reading Process
  • Abnormal Radiographs
  • Radiographic Signs of Major Diseases
  • Suggested treatment guidelines based on findings
  • Radiographic Signs of High-Impact Injuries
  • Foreign body ingestion, aspiration, and insertion
  • Pediatric foreign body aspiration and management

Day 1 Afternoon:
Procedure Overview

  • Procedural Overview
  • Needle Decompression
  • Chest Tube Insertion
  • Tracheostomy Replacement
  • Shoulder Reduction and Immobilization
  • Upper Extremity Joint Aspiration
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Nail Trephination
  • Nail Removal
  • Foreign Body and Fish Hook Removal
  • Introduction to Suture Techniques

Procedure Workshop

  • Knee Injection and Aspiration
  • Shoulder Injection
  • Needle Decompression
  • Chest Tube Insertion

Day 2 Morning:
Cervical Spine Injuries

  • Long Board and Collar Removal
  • NEXUS Criteria
  • Unstable Fractures
  • Mechanisms of Common Fractures
  • Immobilization
  • Ordering the Correct Studies
  • Correct Consult and Referral

Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries

  • Spine form and function
  • Mechanisms of Injury
  • Unstable Fractures
  • Mechanisms of Common Fractures
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Epidural Abscess
  • Ordering the Correct Studies
  • Correct Consult and Referral

Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries

  • Speaking Orthopedics
  • Common Patterns of Fractures
  • Common Dislocation and Reduction Techniques
  • Splinting Techniques and Compartment Syndrome
  • Clavicle, Shoulder, Humerus, Elbow, Radius. Ulna. Paired fractures, Wrist and Carpal Bones, Hand
  • Amputations
  • When to Consult Orthopedics
  • When to Consider Transfer/EMS
  • What to send home

Day 2 Afternoon:
Skin Conditions Not to Miss

  • Skin and Soft Tissue Conditions
  • Emergent Rash Identification
  • Cellulitis
  • Abscess Incision and Drainage
  • DVT Identification and Decision Rules
  • Burn Care and Referral Criteria
  • What Not to Send Home

Procedure Workshop

  • Procedure Clinic
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Splinting Workshop
  • Intraosseous Access
  • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
17 Nov, 2023
Event Start Date
Event End Date
18 Nov, 2023
Event End Date

TARGET AUDIENCE

Emergency MedicineTraumaPrimary Care PhysicianFamily MedicineInternal Medicine

SPECIALITIES

Internal MedicineEmergency MedicineTraumaFamily MedicinePrimary Care

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CONFERENCE VENUE

Aloft Dallas Downtown
1033 Young St
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