STEMI &
CARDIAC
ARREST
CONFERENCE
2015
May 6, 2015
Registration 7:30 am
Program 7:50 am – 4:00 pm
East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
Jointly Provided by
East Carolina Heart Institute, Vidant Medical Center
Office of CME at Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University
Center for Learning & Performance, Vidant Medical Center
The RACE CARS Project, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Eastern AHEC, Department of Nursing and Allied Health Education
American Heart Association
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This conference will enable participants to increase knowledge necessary to improve clinical
practice in caring for patients with STEMI and cardiac arrest and ultimately improve patient
outcomes. Topics include the evolution of infarct angioplasty, ethical challenges with
termination of care – in the field or hospital, operationalizing thrombolytic therapy guidelines,
preserving left ventricular function, the impact of therapeutic hypothermia on clinical practice,
and improving the quality of in-hospital cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Additionally,
participants will explore the patient and family’s experience following an out-of-hospital cardiac
arrest through a survivor’s success story.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses – emergency and critical care, and emergency
medical services. Other interested health care professional seeking to improve outcomes for
STEMI and cardiac arrest patients are welcome to attend.
OBJECTIVES
Evolution of Infarct Angioplasty ● Describe the history of infarct angioplasty and the
implications for today’s treatment
Celebrating Life! A Patient’s Experience ● Explore a patient’s and family experience following
an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Ethical Challenges with Termination of Care: In the Field and Hospital ● Discuss consideration
of termination of resuscitation in the field ● Compare capabilities of emergency medical
services and the emergency department ● Discuss barriers to termination of resuscitation in
the field ● Discuss family presence during cardiac arrest care ● Discuss structured process to
support family / survivors during resuscitation and following death of patient
Operationalizing Thrombolytic Therapy Guidelines ● Discuss the implications and rationale
behind thrombolytic therapy based on current ACC/AHA guidelines
Preservation of LV Function ● Review the risks of reduced left ventricular function ● Identify
patients at risk of reduced left ventricular function ● Discuss new technologies and update to
preserve function
Therapeutic Hypothermia – An Update ● Discuss therapeutic hypothermia and the impact on
clinical practice
In-Hospital CPR – Pit Crew Training ● Discuss key concepts in CPR – Pit Crew Training ● Define
plan to implement CPR-Pit Crew Training at my organization
AGENDA
7:30 - 7:50 AM
Registration
View Exhibits
7:50 – 8:00
Welcome & Disclosures
Mary Printz, MSN, FNP-BC
8:00 – 9:00
Evolution of Infarct Angioplasty
Joseph D. Babb, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
9:00 – 9:45
Celebrating Life! A Patient’s Experience
Moderators: Mary Printz, MSN, FNP-BC
Nancy Pate, RN
Patient:
Terry Dale – Onslow County
9:45 – 10:00
Break
View Exhibits
10:00 – 11:00
Ethical Challenges with Termination of Care: In the Field and Hospital
Darrell Nelson, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
11:00 – 12:00
Operationalizing Thrombolytic Therapy Guidelines
Pradeep S. Arumugham, MD
12:00 – 12:45PM
12:45 – 1:45
1:45-2:00
Lunch
View Exhibits
Preservation of LV Function
Ramesh Daggubati, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Break
View Exhibits
2:00 – 3:00
Therapeutic Hypothermia - An Update
Sanjay Mehra, MD
3:00 – 3:45
In-Hospital CPR – Pit Crew Training
Lisa Monk, MSN, RN, CPHQ
3:45 – 4:00
Summary & Evaluation
Mary Printz, MSN, FNP-BC
4:00
Adjournment
FACULTY
MEDICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Ramesh Daggubati, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center
GUEST FACULTY
Pradeep S. Arumugham, MD
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Kinston Medical Specialist
R. Darrell Nelson, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Director, EMS and Disaster Fellowship
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lisa Monk, MSN, RN, CPHQ
Director
Regional Approach to CV Emergencies
Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation System
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Nancy Pate, RN
Assistant Nurse Manager
Emergency Department
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Mary Printz, MSN, FNP-BC
ACS Program Manager
East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner, East Carolina Heart Institute Medicine Service
BRODY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTY
Joseph D. Babb, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
Professor of Medicine
Sanjay Mehra, MD
General Cardiology Fellow
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Kamilah Blount, PhD, MSN, RN
Vidant Medical Center
Michael Clay, MSN, RN, EMT-P
Halifax Regional Medical Center
Ramesh Daggubati, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
John R. Dugan, III
American Heart Association
Tammy Goda, DNP, ANP-BC
East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center
Josh Hammond, BSBA, RCIS, EMT-P
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Betty Harris, MSN, RN
East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center
Claire Mills, MPH, BSN, RN, FACHE
Eastern AHEC
Lisa Monk, MSN, RN, CPHQ
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Mary Printz, MSN, FNP-BC
East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center
CREDIT
Physicians
ACCREDITATION: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation
requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
through the joint providership of The Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University, East Carolina
Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center, The Center for Learning and Performance at Vidant Medical
Center, The RACE CARS Project at Duke Clinical Research Institute, the American Heart Association and
Eastern AHEC Department of Nursing and Allied Health Education. The Brody School of Medicine of East
Carolina University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT: The Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University designates this live activity for a
maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
6.75 CNE contact hours
Eastern AHEC Department of Nursing Education is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education
by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing
Centers Commission on Accreditation.
Other Professionals
6.75 Eastern AHEC contact hours
Nurses and other professionals must attend the entire program in order to earn contact hour credit.
Verification of participation will be noted by check-in at the start of the program and an initial-out at
the conclusion of the program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded after the participant completes the evaluation.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Pre‐registration is required to assure space in this program.
The fee for registrations received by April 29, 2015 is $30.00 for EMS and $45.00 for Non-EMS and
includes breaks, lunch and credit.
The fee for registrations received after April 29, 2015 is $45.00 for EMS and $60.00 for Non-EMS. No
refunds can be given after this date, but substitutions are welcome. Please register online at
http://eahec.ecu.edu or return your registration form along with payment to Eastern AHEC.
Handouts will be available online only. A link to the location on our website where you can view or
print the handouts will be sent with your confirmation email one week prior to the program. Please
make sure that we have a valid email address to send your confirmation and link to the handouts.
For further information contact Eastern AHEC at 252‐744‐3087.
PARTICIPANTS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Individuals requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at least 48 hours prior to the
event at (252) 737-1016 (V or TTY)
It is not always possible to maintain an environmental temperature that is comfortable for everyone.
Please bring a sweater or lightweight jacket.
STEMI & CARDIAC ARREST CONFERENCE 2015
MAY 6, 2015
East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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