MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
LAST UPDATE: 5/6/2023
FAST23 Day 1 Main Stage Schedule
08:00
FAST23 DAY 1 OPENING
08:15
Stayin’ Alive: Impella Device and Left Ventricular Mechanical Circulatory Support in in Critical Care Transport
Focus: Cardiac → LVAD/Impella
MICHAEL LAURIA
University of New Mexico | FlightBridgeED
@michael.j.lauria
ABOUT MICHAEL LAURIA
Michael Lauria is a former USAF Pararescueman and Critical Care/Flight Paramedic, now an EMS and Critical Care Fellow at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center. He is also the Associate Medical Director and an active Flight Physician for UNMH Lifeguard, our critical care transport program. In addition, Michael Lauria serves as Medical Director for FlightBridgeED! His primary areas of academic interest include Human Factors, Engineering Psychology, and human performance in resuscitating critically ill or injured patients.
08:40
Failing to Rescue: Preventable PreHospital Death from Torso Bleeding
Focus: Torso Hemmorrhage
ZAFFER QASIM
University of Pennsylvania
@zaffer.qasim @resusone
ABOUT THIS TALK
We’re all about getting the new toys and tech out there to help our trauma patients in the hospital – but why haven’t we moved the needle on preventing death from torso hemorrhage? We’re focusing on the wrong area – while time in trauma matters, time to meaningful intervention matters more which means we have to move care far forward. Join me to learn how to do just that.
ABOUT ZAFFER QASIM
Dr. Qasim is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Karachi. He completed residency and fellowship training in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care in the United Kingdom, where he also worked as an attending (consultant) emergency physician and operational EMS physician. He moved to the United States to complete training in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland before moving to Philadelphia. His academic interests lie in advanced trauma and endovascular resuscitation, airway management, simulation, and prehospital care. You can follow him on Twitter: @ResusOne
09:05
Peds 2-min Drill: What To Do in the First 2 Minutes for Every Sick Kid
Focus: Pediatrics
ROB BRYANT
Utah Emergency Physicians | Classic Air Medical
ABOUT THIS TALK
I have been facilitating simulation based education for 7 years. It dawned on me last year that when debriefing any pediatric case, regardless of the scenario, I was highlighting the need for the team to get the same things done in the first 2 minutes, every time. Tune in for the answer, and to build out the B-MAG mnemonic.
ABOUT ROB BRYANT
Dr. Bryant obtained his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Arizona. He has also completed additional training in Critical Care Medicine and is board-certified in both Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Bryant has been dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, particularly in emergencies where quick and effective treatment can be critical. He is known for his ability to calmly and confidently manage even the most complex cases, earning him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and patients alike. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bryant is also actively involved in medical education and research. He has published numerous articles in leading medical journals and frequently presents at national and international conferences. Dr. Bryant’s commitment to his patients, his passion for teaching and his contributions to the field of emergency medicine have earned him a reputation as one of the top emergency physicians in the region. He is a valued medical community member in Salt Lake City and beyond.
09:30
The Nightmare Case: Pediatric Asthma
Focus: Pediatrics → Mechanical Ventilation → Asthma
ERIC BAUER
FlightBridgeED
@eric.bauer.1069
ABOUT THIS TALK
Mechanical ventilation is now a standard of care for all intubated patients within the critical care transport environment. Pediatric asthma patients are very difficult to treat. The eosinophilic subtype, lower occurrence, and high acuity compound difficulties. These facts make it difficult for the transport team provider to become comfortable with the critical decisions related to mechanical ventilation in these patients. This can be deleterious for the patient and lead to poor patient outcomes. This talk will break down common mistakes in mechanical ventilation strategy. We will look at a case study highlighting numerous factors that drive decision-making in ventilation strategy for patients suffering from eosinophilic asthma within the pediatric population.
ABOUT ERIC BAUER
It’s hard to write a short bio about the guy who started this whole thing, right? Let me try to hit the highlights. Eric Bauer is the CEO and co-founder of FlightBridgeED. When critical care transport medicine was shrouded in mystery, and critical care transport education was horrible (at best), Eric walked into the darkness and turned on the lights. More than a decade later, Eric’s dedication to our industry continues to open doors, advance the practice, and bring about a positive change that helps responders and providers of all types provide better patient outcomes. He was the first to demystify mechanical ventilation for transport providers – a curriculum that has become the award-winning foundation of in-the-field ventilator management. Speaking of awards, Eric and his work at FlightBridgeED has won multiple awards, most recently being the only Paramedic to be given the title of Fellow in ASTNA. We could go on, but this would get lengthy. Suffice it to say that Eric’s talks at FAST have always been a highlight of the conference or any conference for that matter! Eric is an advocate and mentor to so many in the industry. He loves meeting, talking with and helping nurses and paramedics directly. His email inbox is an open door and FAST23 presents Eric with the opportunity to meet with the people in the industry he loves face-to-face. In fact, the only direction we were given for this bio from Eric was that he wanted to invite you to FAST23 personally! We can’t wait to see you there!
09:55 – 10:15
BREAK
MEET WITH VENDORS
10:20
Teaching, Trusting, and Teen Driving
Focus: TBA
ASHLEY LIEBIG
Travis County Texas | STARFlight
@ashley.liebig
ABOUT ASHLEY LIEBIG
Known around the world as a teacher of managing the stress response, both as someone who has approached it analytically and developed tools to mitigate the detrimental aspects of stress out of sheer necessity. She is a purveyor of and enthusiastic advocate for Free Open Access Medical Education (#FOAM). Ashley serves on the organizing committee for the Social Media and Critical Care Conference (SMACC), and is a founding member of The Teaching CoOp, editor for St. Emlyn’s Blog and Podcast and Associate Editor for the Injectable Orange Blog and Podcast.
10:45
Looking For The Bullet
Focus: TBA
JOHN BONTA
Apollo MedFlight | Midwest Medical | Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lincoln, Nebraska
ABOUT JOHN BONTA
Dr. Bonta graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1993 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree and went on to complete his Doctorate of Medicine in 1999 at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. His residency training in Emergency Medicine was completed in 2002, with service at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN where he served as chief resident in his final year.
Dr. Bonta has been involved in EMS since 2002 after he joined Nebraska Emergency Medicine, P.C. where he practices Emergency Medicine at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. He served as a member of the State of Nebraska EMS board for 10 years and was a consultant for CAAS, the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. He has served as a Medical Team Manager for Nebraska’s USAR Task Force for 20 years and currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for Midwest Medical Transport Company and Apollo MedFlight. He is also the Medical Director for the Bryan Health Emergency Department paramedic program and is involved in medicolegal consulting in EMS. He received his board certification in EMS in 2017. His focus in EMS is training and education, EMS leadership, professional development, and building EMS communities. His hobbies include bee keeping and pygmy goats (please, please, please ask him about the Pygmy goats).
11:10
Hey Ketamine, You’re Not That Special
Focus: Pharmacology → Ketamine
ROB BRYANT
Utah Emergency Physicians | Classic Air Medical
ABOUT THIS TALK
As sacreligious as it may be to besmirch the good name of our beloved Ketamine, I plan to do just that, and to review Ketamine’s cardiovascular impacts, Ketamine’s effect on mental health, and ketamine’s long term impact on bladders. Tune in to see some of the shine taken off Ketamine.
ABOUT ROB BRYANT
Dr. Bryant obtained his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Arizona. He has also completed additional training in Critical Care Medicine and is board-certified in both Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Bryant has been dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, particularly in emergencies where quick and effective treatment can be critical. He is known for his ability to calmly and confidently manage even the most complex cases, earning him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and patients alike. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bryant is also actively involved in medical education and research. He has published numerous articles in leading medical journals and frequently presents at national and international conferences. Dr. Bryant’s commitment to his patients, his passion for teaching and his contributions to the field of emergency medicine have earned him a reputation as one of the top emergency physicians in the region. He is a valued medical community member in Salt Lake City and beyond.
11:35 – 12:45
LUNCH BREAK
12:50
The “Dope” DOPE talk
Focus: Respiratory → DOPE
GEOFF MURPHY
Master Your Medics
@masteryourmedics
ABOUT THIS TALK
The DOPE pneumonic is a quick and systematic approach for assessing and addressing the causes of a deteriorating patient’s condition. This talk will cover the four components of DOPE, their potential consequences, and the importance of teamwork, communication, and training when using this tool in emergency situations.
ABOUT GEOFF MURPHY
Geoff is one of our best friends and colleagues from way up north in Canada. He has been an active flight paramedic for the past eight years and is the founder and lead instructor of Master Your Medics (https://masteryourmedics.com). Part of the reason he created Master Your Medics is because he remembers going through paramedic school and trying to teach himself by reading textbooks repeatedly. He was frustrated that I was only making progress in small steps, understanding just the surface of medicine – similar to why we created FlightBridgeED and FAST. Seven years ago, Geoff became committed to teaching students WHY we do the things we do. He wanted to teach EMTs and Paramedics to dig below the surface of medicine and truly understand it. He has taught thousands of EMS students, several EMS colleges, and has provided consultation to other educators to help improve their courses. We are excited to bring Geoff Murphy to the main stage and our Workshops offerings.
1:15
Have Human Factors Interrupted Your Resuscitation Checklist?
Focus: Resuscitation
DAVID OLVERA
Karl Storz
@srtmed07
ABOUT THIS TALK
David Olvera is a Nationally Registered Paramedic, Certified Flight Paramedic and Certified Medical Transport Executive. He has served as Clinical Education Manager at the national level and as department chair for the national research committee of Air Methods Corporation. He serves on the International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics board and the MedEvac Foundation International and is a subject matter expert with the Air Medical Journal. He is the recipient of the 2016 Tim Hynes Award and the 2017 ASTNA Jordan Award for excellence and significant contributions to prehospital medicine. He has been an item writer for both the National Registry and the Flight Paramedic Exam. Additionally, he serves on the faculty of the Difficult Airway Course EMS and is extensively published on the topics of prehospital airway management, resuscitation and advancing paramedicine. David is a proud Veteran Combat Medic of the United States Army.
1:40
Taking ECPR to the patient across the Twin City Metro Area of Minnesota with the Minnesota Mobile Resuscitation Consortium
Focus: Resuscitation → ECPR
JASON BARTOS
University of Minnesota | Minnesota Mobile Resuscitation Consortium
ABOUT THIS TALK
For some patients with refractory cardiac arrest who don’t respond to standard ACLS, ECPR improves neurologically favorable survival. Only 1.68% of eligible patients have access to this life saving therapy currently. This talk describes how we’re expanding access in Minnesota; a program that could be brought to communities across the nation.
ABOUT JASON BARTOS
Dr. Jason Bartos is an associate professor in the Cardiology Division of the University of Minnesota where he works as a critical care physician and interventional cardiologist. He is the Section Head of the Critical Care Cardiology section of the Cardiology Division, medical director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and the associate director of the Center for Resuscitation Medicine where he has worked to develop the University of Minnesota extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation program and the mobile ECMO program covering the Twin City metro area.
2:05 – 2:25
BREAK
MEET WITH VENDORS
2:30
Linking Prehospital And Trauma Center Traumatic Brain Injury Care
Focus: Trauma → Neuro → TBI
KEVIN COLLOPY
NHRMC AirLink/VitaLink CCT
@ktcollopy
ABOUT THIS TALK
Traumatic Brain injuries hospitalize over 600 and kill nearly 200 people per day. What if your prehospital medicine could impact the patient’s prognosis? The TBI bundle of care can integrate prehospital and trauma center medicine together to help improve your patient’s outcome.
ABOUT KEVIN COLLOPY
Kevin Collopy, MHL, FP-C, NRP, CMTE is the clinical outcomes & compliance manager for Novant Health AirLink/VitaLink where he oversees the system’s research, education, risk & quality management, and reimbursement programs. Kevin regularly speaks across the United States and has taught emergency & wilderness medicine on 4 continents. He’s an author of over 200 articles and book chapters including 30 peer-reviewed research abstracts and papers. He is a prehospital care medicine researcher currently overseeing multiple clinical trials and for the last year has worked with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative leading a prehospital trauma education initiative in Ukraine. In addition, Kevin serves on several national and international advisory boards. Kevin has his LEAN Healthcare Blackbelt certification, has a master’s in healthcare leadership, and is known for developing and innovating quality management solutions in prehospital care systems.
2:55
The Pressure Is Killing Me: Why Critical Care Transport Crews Should Be Starting Arterial Lines
Focus: TBA
MICHAEL LAURIA
University of New Mexico | FlightBridgeED
@michael.j.lauria
ABOUT MICHAEL LAURIA
Michael Lauria is a former USAF Pararescueman and Critical Care/Flight Paramedic, now an EMS and Critical Care Fellow at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center. He is also the Associate Medical Director and an active Flight Physician for UNMH Lifeguard, our critical care transport program. In addition, Michael Lauria serves as Medical Director for FlightBridgeED! His primary areas of academic interest include Human Factors, Engineering Psychology, and human performance in resuscitating critically ill or injured patients.
3:20
Do Any Of These Medications Work in Cardiac Arrest? Demystifying the Controversies!
Focus: Resuscitation → Pharmaceuticals
WILLIAM HEUSER
State University of New York at Stony Brook
ABOUT THIS TALK
The administration of certain medications during resuscitation is controversial due to the potential risks and benefits. This talk will explore the controversies surrounding some well known medications and their impact on patient outcomes during resuscitation.
ABOUT WILLIAM HEUSER
William Heuser, PharmD, BCCCP, MS, EMT-P, FP-C is a clinical critical care pharmacist, course director/clinical professor of pharmacology, clinical toxicologist and certified flight paramedic/firefighter. William has presented at several national conferences across the United States and has extensive research experience in resuscitative medicine with several publications in peer-reviewed journals. As a clinical toxicologist at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at Northwell Health, his research focuses on the acute resuscitation of critically ill and dying patients. His research focuses on developing novel pharmacological cocktails coupled with emergency cardiopulmonary bypass to save the lives of patients who fail traditional advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) treatment.
3:45
KEYNOTE
Focus: TBA
PETER ANTEVY
Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc. | FlightBridgeED
@handtevy
ABOUT PETER ANTEVY
Dr. Peter Antevy, the innovator of the Handtevy Pediatric Resuscitation System, is a nationally recognized lecturer and expert in the field of pre-hospital pediatrics. He serves as the EMS Medical Director for Davie Fire-Rescue, Coral Springs Fire Department, Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue and MCT Express, Associate Medical Director for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Miramar Fire Rescue and Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue, and is an Associate Medical Director for FlightBridgeED.
4:25
CLOSING REMARKS
FAST23 Day 2 Main Stage Schedule
08:00
FAST23 DAY 2 OPENING
08:20
Two Crew – Three Patients – A Thousand Decisions: How Fast Can You Pivot?
Focus: High-Risk OB
JAMES BOOMHOWER
Boston MedFlight | Fit for Duty, LLC.
ABOUT THIS TALK
Change of plans, leave the other patient here. There’s a dead baby in the delivery room upstairs and we can’t wake up the mother. You have no isolette, very little neonatal equipment, and no choice but to care for these two (new) patients….are you ready?
ABOUT JAMES BOOMHOWER
James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts and Crisis and Peer supporter for the ECHO FAST team and the state of RI CISM team. His desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit 4 Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James is working to realize his goal of promoting recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world alongside obtaining licensure as a professional licensed counselor.
08:45
Adaptive Support Leadership
Focus: Leadership
CODY WINNIFORD
PHI | FlightBridgeED Blogger
ABOUT THIS TALK
Adaptive leadership is a critical skill for navigating complex and rapidly changing environments. This talk will explore the principles of adaptive leadership, including the ability to read the environment, experiment, and learn, and how to apply these principles to lead effectively in today’s dynamic world.
ABOUT CODY WINNIFORD
Cody is a flight paramedic and base manager with eighteen years of successful professional experience in EMS and management. His clinical and leadership development background spans both military and civilian settings, and he has served in several capacities as a leader and prehospital clinician. He specializes in air medical and critical care transport as well as organizational and leadership development, is an active speaker on various leadership and clinical topics, and is an established and successful educator for prehospital clinicians of all levels. Cody has a passion for human performance improvement and prehospital care’s mental health and performance aspects, particularly how leaders at all levels contribute to those elements of performance and well-being.
09:10
“What Am I Doing Here?” Battling Imposter Syndrome
Focus: Professional Development → Self-Care/Mental Health
SARA KAULL
SIM-MT
ABOUT THIS TALK
Tired of feeling like everyone is more qualified than you? Scared that your inadequacies will be uncovered? Learn to quiet your inner critic’s whispers and amplify your true voice.
ABOUT SARA KAULL
As a natural born creator, Sara has grown and sold multiple ventures, spent over a decade leading a real estate office as the managing broker and created a non-profit, Million Girl Army, focused on providing middle school girls a voice as the next generation of world changers.
09:35
Country Roads
Focus: Employment → Work Culture
JASON CLARK
Apollo MedFlight
ABOUT THIS TALK
Choosing the right business culture and environment is crucial for medical providers’ job satisfaction and professional growth. This talk will discuss key factors to consider when evaluating potential workplaces, including organizational values, leadership, team dynamics, workload, and work-life balance, to help providers make informed decisions that align with their goals and values.
10:00 – 10:20
BREAK
MEET WITH VENDORS
10:25
Equity in Emergency Care: What Does That Even Mean?
Focus: Social Psychology
RITU SAHNI
Clackamas County EMS | Washington County EMS | Providence Portland Medical Center | The EMS Show Podcast
@ritu.sahni @theemsshowpodcast
ABOUT THIS TALK
We are public health providers and we take care of our communities. We have a requirement to take care of entire community. What does that even mean and how do we make it happen?
ABOUT RITU SAHNI
Ritu Sahni, MD, MPH, FAEMS is a Past-President of NAEMSP and currently Chair of their Advocacy Committee. He is EMS Medical Director for Clackamas and Washington Counties in Oregon. His past experience includes public, private and hospital-based EMS, air ambulance, and critical care transport. He also served as Oregon’s first State EMS and Trauma Medical Director. He works as an emergency physician at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Sahni is also co-host of the EMS Show Podcast and former co-host of the SecondShift Podcast.
10:50
Raising The Bar in Emergency Airway Management
Focus: Airway
JIM DUCANTO
Aurora Health Care | Inventor | FlightBridgeED
@james.ducanto @AirwayGladiator
ABOUT THIS TALK
Improving first time pass rates in endotracheal intubations is crucial for improving patient outcomes in pre-hospital medicine. This talk will explore strategies for optimizing intubation techniques, including effective airway management, team communication, and training and simulation, to increase success rates and reduce complications.
ABOUT JAMES DUCANTO
Dr. James (Jim) DuCanto is a practicing Anesthesiologist at multiple practice locations in the Advocate Aurora Health Care system. He has practiced twenty-three years of the past twenty-five years at Advocate Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, the largest private hospital in the state of Wisconsin.
11:15
RSI Crash course: From induction and beyond!
Focus: Airway → RSI
WILLIAM HEUSER
State University of New York at Stony Brook
ABOUT THIS TALK
ABOUT WILLIAM HEUSER
William Heuser, PharmD, BCCCP, MS, EMT-P, FP-C is a clinical critical care pharmacist, course director/clinical professor of pharmacology, clinical toxicologist and certified flight paramedic/firefighter. William has presented at several national conferences across the United States and has extensive research experience in resuscitative medicine with several publications in peer-reviewed journals. As a clinical toxicologist at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at Northwell Health, his research focuses on the acute resuscitation of critically ill and dying patients. His research focuses on developing novel pharmacological cocktails coupled with emergency cardiopulmonary bypass to save the lives of patients who fail traditional advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) treatment.
11:40 – 12:50
LUNCH BREAK
12:55
Treat the Monitor, not the Patient.
Medical AI Application
KRIS KAULL
Pulsara
@kriskaull @paramedic @pulsara
ABOUT THIS TALK
Prepare for an engaging talk that expertly weaves wit and wisdom on the sensational concept of ChatGPT and, more broadly, the impact of AI to critical care medicine. This talk poses essential questions; Can ChatGPT become our intelligent sidekick in the medical field? How can we avoid the “byte” of AI’s potential pitfalls? As we dissect the fears and skepticism surrounding AI, we’ll address ethical concerns with a scalpel-sharp thought. Is there a role for “The Machine” to elevate patient care, education, communication, and medical research? Get ready to embark on this transformative journey with a fresh perspective and a healthy dose of intellectual banter as we navigate the unknown future of emergency medicine.
ABOUT KRIS KAULL
Kris Kaull, BS, NRP, FP-C – An aspiring ninja who is ungodly inflexible, Kris Kaull is a tech geek with an insatiable love for helicopters, shallow television and 80s music. Around the time that Al Gore invented the Internet, Kris started Paramedic.com and in 2007 co-founded EMS1.com. While most people think of Kris as the next undiscovered artist, he’s more comfortable bringing positive change to EMS than citing accomplishments. In reality, he’s simply committed to making this world a little bit better each day.
1:20
Unconscious Bias: Why It Matters
Focus: Social Psychology
ALLEN WOLFE
LifeLink III | BCEN
@airwolfe7
ABOUT THIS TALK
Unconscious bias refers to the attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that affect our perceptions, decisions, and actions, often without our awareness or intentional control. These biases are shaped by our background, experiences, culture, and environment and can result in unintentional discrimination or unfair treatment, particularly towards individuals or groups who are different from us. In this talk, we will explore different types of bias and how they directly relate to our practice.
ABOUT ALLEN WOLFE
Allen Wolfe has had a storied career of more than thirty-six years who has touched the lives of countless lives directly through his skill as a flight nurse and indirectly through mentoring, education, and advocacy. Allen has published many highly acclaimed articles, research projects, and is a co-author of the Principle and Practice textbook, which is our industry’s biggest-selling publication to date. Among his many contributions, Allen is one of the leading experts in the country regarding the pre-hospital management of Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs).
1:45
Making Sausage: Behind the Scenes Supporting Those at the Sharp Edge
Focus: Administration Strategies → Supporting the Providers
KOLBY KOLBET
LifeLink III | AAMS
ABOUT THIS TALK
Hot topics that are impacting our transport organizations and bring awareness to front lines to appreciate those who fly/drive the desks.
ABOUT KOLBY KOLBET
Kolby is the Chief Clinical Officer at Life Link III in Bloomington, MN and serves as the Interim President & CEO of AAMS. Kolby has been a registered nurse since 2002 and cared for patients in a variety of settings including the Trauma and Emergency Center, Specialty Care Ground Transport, and the Pediatric and Neonatal ICU. Kolby as served as the Chief Flight Nurse and Nurse Educator at Gundersen Lutheran MedLink AIR in La Crosse, WI. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Allen College in Waterloo, IA and obtained his Master’s of Science in Nursing Education from Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI. Kolby is a Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Kolby is currently the chair-elect for the Association of Air Medical Services, serves on the board of regents for the Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI) and is an active member of the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA). Kolby is also a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. Prior to becoming a nurse, Kolby served as a volunteer first responder, EMT and paramedic.
2:10- 2:35
BREAK
MEET WITH VENDORS
2:35
AFE
Focus: High-Risk OB
ALLI HERMAN
Enloe FlightCare
@alli.herman
ABOUT THIS TALK
When the unexpected happens during delivery and you are bamboozled with the “3 B’s” critical thinking takes the reins. We’re going to walk through a rare clinical case our EMS program was involved in and how quick identification, collaboration, team work and solid training delivered a positive patient outcome for a patient experiencing an amniotic fluid embolism.
ABOUT ALLI HERMAN
Allison is an RN with seventeen years of experience and background in ER, ICU, and the HEMS industry. She spent ten years of her career flying for my hospital-based helicopter EMS program in California. She recently returned to the ER as a bedside RN and is also the department’s pediatric emergency care coordinator. Her heart is firmly rooted in emergency medicine, critical care, high-risk OB, and pediatrics, with a passion for bringing excitement to the critical care world through high-risk obstetrical cases.
3:00
A Change of Heart
Focus: Cardiac → STEMI
BRUCE HOFFMAN
Goodwin University | Bay State Health | FlightBridgeED
@BruceEHoffman
ABOUT THIS TALK
Bruce will be speaking about a paradigm shift in STEMI care; and why PCI may not always be the top priority… !! 🙂
ABOUT BRUCE HOFFMAN
Bruce is a critical care registered nurse and paramedic whose clinical background includes the ICU, ER, trauma, cardiology and critical care transport/flight. He holds graduate degrees in education and advance practice. He lives in CT with his wife, Stephanie (also a nurse) and three beautiful children – Ava Mae, Adelynn Lue and Jackson Lee…oh, and Bella, our Boston Terrier!
3:25
Oxygenation Assassination
Focus: Cardiac → Hyperplastic Left Heart Syndrome
CHRIS MEEKS
Mind Body Medic Podcast | FlightBridgeED
ABOUT THIS TALK
“Oxygenation Assassination” is intended to help the listener understand the primary hemodynamic complications with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. In addition to the understanding of physiology the listener should come away with a general idea of how to care for a patient with hypoplastic left heart in an acute setting. Following the presentation of physiology, the presentation of preventative health plans should be demonstrated. Call to action, “Remember, the ideal outcome is for the patient to never need us. Leave here recognizing that patient advocacy does not have to be limited to preparation for an emergency, advocacy is multiplied by prevention and preplanning.
ABOUT CHRIS MEEKS
Chris Meeks is a seasoned flight paramedic, educator, speaker, creator, and host of the popular Mind Body Medic podcast. With over fifteen years of experience, Chris has become a respected leader, FlightBridgeED educator and advocate for the profession. In addition to his work in emergency medicine, Chris is also a dedicated educator and speaker. He has taught emergency medicine courses to medical professionals worldwide and has been a featured speaker at numerous industry conferences. Chris is also the creator and host of the Mind Body Medic podcast, where he shares his expertise and insights on emergency and critical care transport medicine, health, and wellness topics. The podcast has quickly become a popular resource for medical professionals and anyone interested in learning more about these topics.
3:45