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
Learning Objectives
- The objective of this lecture is to describe key changes in the epidemiology, prevention, and management of select viral infectious diseases of relevance to emergency and primary care providers.Â
Infections to be covered include:
- Non-SARS-CoV2 respiratory viruses
- Emerging vector-borne infections
- Rabies
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 Julien Aguet
Learning Objectives
- Enhance Diagnostic Skills
Identify and interpret key findings in pediatric emergencies to improve accuracy and outcomes - Integrate Imaging into Clinical Practice
Optimize the use of imaging modalities for timely interventions in pediatric emergencies - Understand Safety and Best Practices
Apply radiation safety principles and best practices to minimize exposure while maintaining diagnostic quality
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
- Review health and health system impacts related to climate change
- Develop an approach to addressing environmental sustainability in clinical practice
- Explore opportunities for addressing climate change in the pediatric emergency department
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