agenda
Sessions will be recorded and made available to all registrants following the conference for 6 months.
Day 1 – Thursday November 7
Eastern Standard Time
8:50am-9:00am
Welcome
Suzan Schneeweiss
9:00am-9:45am
Plenary 1
The Changing Landscape of Infectious Diseases: Bacteria, Viruses and Parasites in the News
Shaun Morris
- Describe key changes in the epidemiology, prevention, and management of select infectious diseases of relevance to emergency and primary care providers. Infections to be covered include:
- Invasive meningococcal disease,
- Non-SARS-CoV2 respiratory viruses,
- Emerging tick-borne infections in Ontario
9:45am-9:50am
BREAK
9:50am-11:05am
Quick Hits
Heads Up: Paediatric Concussion Care in the ED
Suzanne Beno
Learning ObjectivesÂ
- Describe clinical presentations consistent with concussion and best practices with acute management strategies in the emergency department
- Recognize risk factors for persistent concussive symptoms and identify which patients will require early referral for specialized multidisciplinary care
- Identify evidence-based resources and emerging therapies for concussions in children
Space Cakes and Stoney Patch Kids: The Impacts of Cannabis Legalization on Children and Youth
Yaron Finkelstein
Learning Objectives Coming Soon!
Beyond Restraints: Rethinking our Approach to Mental Health Emergencies
Krishna Anchala
Learning ObjectivesÂ
- Describe best practices for chemical and physical restraints in agitated pediatric patients who present to the emergency department
- Review safety planning standards to facilitate safe discharge of pediatric patients presenting with mental health concerns
11:05AM-11:15AM
BREAK
11:15AM-12:00PM
Concurrent Session 1
dERm in the ER: Approach to Dermatologic Diagnostic Dilemmas
Miriam Weinstein
Learning ObjectivesÂ
- Identify key historical information that can help differentiate skin conditions
- Identify morphologic features and patterns that help distinguish similar-appearing skin conditions
- Implement first-line management
Tiny Heartbeats, Big Insights: Decoding Paediatric ECGs
Yousef Etoom
Learning Objectives:
- ​Interpret ECG changes and describe the clinical significance of these rhythms, a case-based approach
- Identify high-risk ECG features in pediatric patients
Radiology Rays: Illuminating Paediatric Emergencies Through Imaging
Danielle Sweetnam-Holmes and Neetika Gupta
Learning Objectives
- Enhance Diagnostic Skills: Identify and interpret key radiological findings in common pediatric emergencies, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
- Integrate Imaging into Clinical Practice: Effectively incorporate various imaging modalities, into the management of pediatric emergencies, optimizing the use of radiology for timely and appropriate interventions
- Understand Safety and Best Practices: Discuss the principles of radiation safety and best practices for imaging in pediatric patients, ensuring minimal radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic efficacy
12:00PM-12:40PM
LUNCH
12:40PM-1:10PM
Lunch and Learn: Cases from the ED
Henry Annan and Sevag Tachejian
Learning Objectives Coming Soon!
1:10pm-2:00PM
Repeat Concurrent Session 2
2:00PM-2:10PM
BREAK
2:10PM-2:55PM
Show me the Evidence: Best Papers of 2024
Adrienne Davis and Gabrielle Freire
Learning Objectives
- Discuss highlights from a selection of methodologically strong PEM articles from 2024
- Integrate new key learning points into their practice setting
Independently review and interpret future PEM articles
2:55PM-3:00PM
WRAP UP & EVALUATIONS
Day 2 – Friday November 8
Eastern Standard Time
8:50am-9:00am
Welcome
Suzan Schneeweiss
9:00am-9:45am
Plenary 1
Healing Our Planet, Healing Our Kids: Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Climate Action
Katie Gardner
Learning ObjectivesÂ
9:45am-9:50am
BREAK
9:50am-11:05am
Quick Hits
Hot on Arrival: Approach to Fever in Children Returning from Travel
Kescha Kazmi
Learning ObjectivesÂ
- Describe the clinical features of common illnesses seen in children after travel
- Identify risk factors of severe travel-related illnesses in children
- Outline a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of the febrile child returning from travel
Childhood cancer in the ED: Finding the Needle in the Haystack
Jack Brzezinski
Learning ObjectivesÂ
- Recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a cancer diagnosis
- Review the management of a new malignancy in the ED
- Identify which patients can be managed as outpatients
Code Blue, Small Heroes: Update in Paediatric Resuscitation
Jabeen Fayyaz
Learning ObjectivesÂ
- Discuss the latest updates and best practices in the paediatric resuscitation
- Evaluate methods for improving proficiency in resuscitation procedures such as chest compressions, airway management and team collaborations
- Examine common challenges and pitfalls during paediatric resuscitations
11:05AM-11:15AM
BREAK
11:15AM-12:00PM
Concurrent Session 3
Paediatric Burn Care for the Non-Burn Specialist
Eduardo Gus
Learning ObjectivesÂ
- Assess a burn wound
- Distinguish major burns from the ‘usual’ cases
- Identify the updated referral criteria to the burn centres
POCUS Primer for Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Maya Harel-Sterling
Learning Objectives
- Describe the appropriate use of POCUS for a patient presenting with respiratory distress or shock
- Identify pathology on POCUS, including examples of pneumonia, poor cardiac function, and pulmonary edema
- Apply POCUS for assistance with common ED procedures, including IV access and bladder volume determination
Common Presentations Due to Uncommon Diagnoses
Deborah Schonfeld
This case-based talk will help you:
- Develop a thorough differential diagnosis for a sick young infant
- Recognize how atypical diagnoses can masquerade as typical conditions
- Identify which signs and symptoms should generate suspicion and further investigation
- Utilize adjunctive studies to provide clues to a diagnosis
12:00PM-12:40PM
LUNCH
12:40pm-13:25PM
Repeat Concurrent Session 4
1:25PM-1:30PM
BREAK
1:30PM–2:15PM
Plenary 2
Tiny Warrior, Unique Battles: Trauma Management in Paediatric vs. Adult Patients
Natasha Collia and Rachel Poley
Learning Objectives
Identify Key Differences in Paediatric vs Adult patients:
- Explore the fundamental differences between pediatric and adult patients that impact trauma management
- Discuss the differences in paediatric vs adult trauma assessment and interventions
- Explore trauma assessments and intervention strategies to suit the unique needs of pediatric patients vs adult patients, emphasizing age-appropriate diagnostic tools, resuscitation techniques, and injury-specific management
Review Pediatric-Specific Trauma Protocols:
- Explore current pediatric-specific trauma protocols and guidelines, highlighting best practices.
2:15PM–2:55PM
KAHOOT
It’s All Just PEM and Games
Jonathan Pirie