Registration for the 31st Annual Rural & Remote Medicine Course Hands-On Workshops is CLOSED.
All Hands-On workshops are reserved for SRPC members who are registered and attending The 31st Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference on April 18 - 20, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta.
Instructions and Guidelines:
- SRPC Members must be logged in to their profile and or use the same email address that is linked to their Member profile to register and access the list of available workshops.
- To allow your colleagues and peers a chance to participate, we kindly ask that members select a maximum of two workshops.
- Please ensure to choose workshops that coincide with your attendance dates.
- Online Registration for hands-on workshops will remain open until April 1st. *Only workshops with available spots will be listed
- If you sign up and are no longer able to attend, or if you want to see if there may still be spots available while on site, please check the lists at registration desk.
- Please Note: We reserve the right to change or revoke workshop registration(s) of any member who has over-subscribe.
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- Workshop IDs in the 100s are for Thursday, April 18th.
- Workshop IDs in the 200s are for Friday, April 19th.
- Workshop IDs in the 300s are for Saturday, April 20th.
Hands-On Workshop, Descriptions and Objectives:
149/169 - Pop it, Block it, Tap it - Common Orthopaedic Procedures for Med Students & Residents (2 hours)
(Max Participants: 20 (10 students, 10 residents))
Thursday, April 18 - 13:30 - 15:40
Description: Join us for an engaging and informative 2-hour workshop designed to enhance your knowledge and practical skills in various medical procedures. In the first hour, we'll dive into a comprehensive review of essential anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology pertinent to the administration of local anesthesia in procedures such as hematoma blocks, ring blocks, knee and ankle arthrocentesis, joint injections, and superficial abscess drainage. Discover when it's best to intervene and when it's wiser to refrain.
The second hour is all about hands-on learning. Put your newfound knowledge or refreshed skills into practice as you engage in interactive sessions, guided by our experienced instructors. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to bridge theory and application, ensuring you leave with increased confidence and competence in these critical medical techniques. Don't miss this chance to elevate your clinical expertise and improve patient care.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology Mastery: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the relevant anatomy, physiology, and pharmacological principles essential for safe and effective local anesthetic administration in medical procedures, including hematoma blocks, ring blocks, knee and ankle arthrocentesis, joint injections, and superficial abscess drainage.
2. Risk Assessment:Learn how to assess and evaluate the risk factors associated with these procedures, enabling you to make informed decisions about when to proceed and when it's advisable to abstain.
3. Skill Development: Develop and refine your practical skills in performing hematoma blocks, ring blocks, knee and ankle arthrocentesis, joint injections, and superficial abscess drainage through hands-on, interactive training sessions.
4. Patient Safety:Prioritize patient safety by understanding the nuances of anesthesia administration and minimizing potential complications.
5. Confidence Building: Enhance your confidence in performing these medical techniques, ensuring you are well-prepared to apply them in clinical settings.
6. Application Integration: Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, bridging the gap between theory and practice for improved patient care.
7. Interactive Learning: Engage actively in the learning process through interactive exercises and guidance from experienced instructors.
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164 - Chest Tubes (To Be Repeated)
(Max Participants: 12 (2 students, 2 residents, and 8 physicians)
** Reserved for Senior students)
Thursday, April 18 - 14:40 - 15:40
Description: We will discuss the indications for chest tube drainage, the rationale for using small diameter tubes and those inserted via Seldinger technique. We will spend a significant amount of time inserting chest tubes in models and review the mechanics of chest tube drainage.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Review the indications and contraindications for chest tubes.
2. Review the pros and cons of small diameter tubes and those inserted via Seldinger technique.
3. Practice the insertion of Seldinger technique chest tubes in relatively realistic models.
4. Discuss various aspects of the mechanics of chest drainage.
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184 - Chest Tubes (Repeat)
(Max Participants: 12 (2 students, 2 residents, and 8 physicians)
** Reserved for Senior students)
Thursday, April 18 - 16:00 - 17:00
Description: We will discuss the indications for chest tube drainage, the rationale for using small diameter tubes and those inserted via Seldinger technique. We will spend a significant amount of time inserting chest tubes in models and review the mechanics of chest tube drainage.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Review the indications and contraindications for chest tubes.
2. Review the pros and cons of small diameter tubes and those inserted via Seldinger technique.
3. To practice the insertion of Seldinger technique chest tubes in relatively realistic models.
4. To discuss various aspects of the mechanics of chest drainage.
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188 - JOINT VENTURES: A Primer on Joint Injection Techniques for Seasoned Ultrasound Providers
(Max Participants: 16 (14 physicians, 2 Residents)
*Residents Must Have U/S Experience)
Thursday, April 18 - 16:00 - 17:00
Description: For experienced POCUS users in practice, learn to use pocus for joint injection.
Objectives: For experienced Ultrasound providers who have taken at least one ultrasound course in the past, we will accomplish the following:
1. Review knobology and how to obtain good views of knee and shoulder joints.
2. Review method for in- plane and out of plane joint aspiration and injection using ultrasound.
3. Practice obtaining ultrasound views of shoulders and knees on live models.
4. Practice ultrasound guided injection techniques on a simulated joint model.
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205 - Conversations That Matter - Cultivating Connection and Support at Work (All Day Workshop)
(Max Participants: 30 (All Member levels))
Friday, April 19 - 08:00 -17:00
Description: This is an all day, small group workshop. It is very interactive and experiential learning opportunity, with lots of partner work and group discussion. The approach is appreciative inquiry, focusing on where we want to go (i.e. thriving not just overcoming burnout) and how we can achieve this, rather than what is wrong. This will an inspiring and uplifting session that builds support and community as well. The facilitation will model behaviours required for good peer support. Topics include psychological safety for self and others, and how to create that. Also shame, vulnerability, companioning instead of fixing, and an exploration of compassion and self compassion.
Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Identify components of effective peer support.
2. Identify barriers to effective peer support.
3. Employ skills to provide effective peer support.
4. Plan to incorporate skills of effective peer support in practice going forward.
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208 - HOCUS POCUS: A Guide to LUNG POCUS for the Not Too Confident
(Max Participants: 16 (10 residents, 2 students, 4 physicians))
Friday, April 19 - 08:00 - 09:00
Description: For residents with some POCUS experience: learn to use lung pocus to check for fluid, pneumothorax, pneumonia, rib fractures.
Objectives: Intended for residents and those with some ultrasound experience, we will accomplish the following:
1. Review the knobology required to obtain good views and recognize the landmarks of LUNG POCUS.
2. Review images of normal and abnormal LUNG POCUS findings: pneumothorax(lung sliding), interstitial Edema (Blines), and pneumonia (air bronchograms, hepatization, shred sign).
3. With hands on instruction, practice obtaining good views and recognizing landmarks on models.
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209/229 - Pop it, Block it, Tap it - Common Orthopaedic Procedures for Med Students & Residents (2 hours)
(Max Participants: 20 (10 students, 10 residents))
Friday, April 19 - 08:00 - 10:10
Description: Join us for an engaging and informative 2-hour workshop designed to enhance your knowledge and practical skills in various medical procedures. In the first hour, we'll dive into a comprehensive review of essential anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology pertinent to the administration of local anesthesia in procedures such as hematoma blocks, ring blocks, knee and ankle arthrocentesis, joint injections, and superficial abscess drainage. Discover when it's best to intervene and when it's wiser to refrain.
The second hour is all about hands-on learning. Put your newfound knowledge or refreshed skills into practice as you engage in interactive sessions, guided by our experienced instructors. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to bridge theory and application, ensuring you leave with increased confidence and competence in these critical medical techniques. Don't miss this chance to elevate your clinical expertise and improve patient care.
Objectives: 1. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology Mastery: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the relevant anatomy, physiology, and pharmacological principles essential for safe and effective local anesthetic administration in medical procedures, including hematoma blocks, ring blocks, knee and ankle arthrocentesis, joint injections, and superficial abscess drainage.
2. Risk Assessment:Learn how to assess and evaluate the risk factors associated with these procedures, enabling you to make informed decisions about when to proceed and when it's advisable to abstain.
3. Skill Development: Develop and refine your practical skills in performing hematoma blocks, ring blocks, knee and ankle arthrocentesis, joint injections, and superficial abscess drainage through hands-on, interactive training sessions.
4. Patient Safety:Prioritize patient safety by understanding the nuances of anesthesia administration and minimizing potential complications.
5. Confidence Building: Enhance your confidence in performing these medical techniques, ensuring you are well-prepared to apply them in clinical settings.
6. Application Integration: Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, bridging the gap between theory and practice for improved patient care.
7. Interactive Learning: Engage actively in the learning process through interactive exercises and guidance from experienced instructors.
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223 - Rural Simulation Escape Room - The Class of Us: Endure and Conquer (To Be Repeated)
(Max Participants: 6 (3 students, 3 residents))
Friday, April 19 - 09:10 - 10:10
Description: An entertaining, exciting way to navigate working as a team in an emergency department and discover creative approaches to accessing resources. This one-hour interactive immersive session will allow medical students and residents an experiential learning opportunity to navigate and manage clinical situations as a healthcare team in a rural and remote setting.
Objectives: This session will allow learners an opportunity to:
1. Demonstrate the importance of creating an effective team, in-the-moment, to exhibit integrating oneself into fluctuating and unfamiliar teams.
2. Differentiate and improve awareness of the rural team’s unique roles, capabilities and limitations, and unique resources.
3. Establish skills for effectively communicating to healthcare providers and consulting services such as RAAPID to effectively manage patients requiring a higher level of care.
4. Discuss the unique skills as an asset for leadership and followership opportunities.
5. Have fun in an escape room.
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243 - Rural Simulation Escape Room - The Class of Us: Endure and Conquer (Repeat)
(Max Participants: 6 (3 students, 3 residents))
Friday, April 19 - 13:30 - 14:30
Description: An entertaining, exciting way to navigate working as a team in an emergency department and discover creative approaches to accessing resources. This one-hour interactive immersive session will allow medical students and residents an experiential learning opportunity to navigate and manage clinical situations as a healthcare team in a rural and remote setting.
Objectives: This session will allow learners an opportunity to:
1. Demonstrate the importance of creating an effective team, in-the-moment, to exhibit integrating oneself into fluctuating and unfamiliar teams.
2. Differentiate and improve awareness of the rural team’s unique roles, capabilities and limitations, and unique resources.
3. Establish skills for effectively communicating to healthcare providers and consulting services such as RAAPID to effectively manage patients requiring a higher level of care.
4. Discuss the unique skills as an asset for leadership and followership opportunities.
5. Have fun in an escape room.
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249 - Airway Workshop: Fibreoptic Awake Oral & Nasal Intubation
(Max Participants: 18 (Physicians only))
Friday, April 19 - 13:30 - 14:30
Description: Access to fibreoptic intubation has been increasing in rural EDs across Canada and can be a lifesaving tool to access for management of the difficult airway. This workshop will be a practical, small-group, entirely hands-on session to practice your skills with fibreoptic bronchoscopes with feedback from experienced instructors.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Identify appropriate clinical scenarios in which to use awake intubation and discuss topicalization.
2. Demonstrate the ability to intubate a simulation task trainer using a bronchoscope.
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266 - Advanced Wound Assessment and Suturing Workshop (To Be Repeated)
(Max Participants: 20 (15 physicians, 5 residents))
Friday, April 19 - 14:40 - 15:40
Description: This workshop will look at more complex wound types (traumatic or surgical) and help with developing an approach to closure. We will discuss surgical planning for excisional biopsies, undermining, subcutaneous wound closure to reduce tension at the wound site and different flap repairs / considerations. Corner stitch and stellate wound repairs will also be reviewed.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Apply surgical wound planning and closure.
2. Demonstrate traumatic wound assessment and closure of complex wounds.
3. Undermine wound edges and subcutaneous suturing technique to reduce tension and other considerations for the best cosmetic results.
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268 - Interrogating the Gallbladder with POCUS
(Max Participants: 20 (10 physicians, 5 residents, 5 students))
Friday, April 19 - 14:40 - 15:40
Description: Interrogating the Gallbladder with POCUS: Stop guessing if the cause of that colicky or epigastric pain is coming from the gallbladder, and learn how to see for yourself.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the sono-anatomy of the gallbladder.
2. Distinguish between pathological and benign gallbladder conditions.
3. Integrate 3 ways of how to find the gallbladder with ultrasound at the bedside.
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269/289 - Physical Examination of the Ear, Nose, Oral Cavity, Oropharynx, and Neck (2 hours)
(Max Participants: 20 (All Member levels))
Friday, April 19 - 14:40 - 17:00
Description: RELEVANCE. Knowledge and competencies in the examination of the ENT-Neck are essential in generalist practice. However, several publications in the UK, US, and Canada have underscored the inadequate focus on the ENT-neck in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Moreover, the shift to online education and virtual patient care during the pandemic has decreased the opportunities for hands-on practice of physical examination techniques.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION. We developed a workshop focused on learning physical examination techniques of the ENT-neck. The workshop will consist of the following: (a) a 45-minute lecture and live demonstration of PE techniques and relevant findings; (b) a 75-minute hands-on practice. Regular otoscopes and video-otoscopes will be available for practice. The participants will be divided into groups; the workshop facilitators will assist and provide feedback.
LEARNING STRATEGIES. The workshop is designed with several strategies for learning. Relevance is established by using only topics listed in CFPC's Assessment Objectives for Certification in Family Medicine (2020). Handouts with photos of examination techniques and anatomical areas will be provided. Immediate feedback on examination techniques and findings will be provided.
AUDIENCE. This workshop will appeal mainly to medical students and residents. However, some practitioners may be interested as well.
Objectives: At the end of the workshop, the participants will have:
1. Reviewed the techniques of and common findings in physical examination (PE) of the ear, nose, oral cavity, throat (oropharynx only), and neck (ENT-Neck).
2. Watched a live demonstration of the PE of the ENT-Neck.
3. Practiced techniques of PE of the ENT-Neck on another participant. To allow immediate feedback of otoscopy and anterior rhinoscopy techniques, the participants will use a video-otoscope attached to a laptop. To teach the depth and pressure of palpation, the presenters will palpate consenting participants.
Note: PE of the ENT-Neck will need the consent of the person being examined. It is recommended that participants register in pairs or register with a partner in mind.
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283 - Rural Simulation Escape Room - The Class of Us: Endure and Conquer (Repeat)
(Max Participants: 6 (3 students, 3 residents))
Friday, April 19 - 16:00 - 17:00
Description: An entertaining, exciting way to navigate working as a team in an emergency department and discover creative approaches to accessing resources. This one-hour interactive immersive session will allow medical students and residents an experiential learning opportunity to navigate and manage clinical situations as a healthcare team in a rural and remote setting.
Objectives: This session will allow learners an opportunity to:
1. Demonstrate the importance of creating an effective team, in-the-moment, to exhibit integrating oneself into fluctuating and unfamiliar teams.
2. Differentiate and improve awareness of the rural team’s unique roles, capabilities and limitations, and unique resources.
3. Establish skills for effectively communicating to healthcare providers and consulting services such as RAAPID to effectively manage patients requiring a higher level of care.
4. Discuss the unique skills as an asset for leadership and followership opportunities.
5. Have fun in an escape room.
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286 - Advanced Wound Assessment and Suturing Workshop (Repeat)
(Max Participants: 20 (15 physicians, 5 residents))
Friday, April 19 - 16:00 - 17:00
Description: This workshop will look at more complex wound types (traumatic or surgical) and help with developing an approach to closure. We will discuss surgical planning for excisional biopsies, undermining, subcutaneous wound closure to reduce tension at the wound site and different flap repairs / considerations. Corner stitch and stellate wound repairs will also be reviewed.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Apply surgical wound planning and closure.
2. Demonstrate traumatic wound assessment and closure of complex wounds.
3. Undermine wound edges and subcutaneous suturing technique to reduce tension and other considerations for the best cosmetic results.
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288 - Transthoracic Views of the Heart
(Max Participants: 20 (10 physicians, 5 residents, 5 students))
Friday, April 19 - 16:00 - 17:00
Description: Seeing is believing. In this workshop we will practice getting those vital views of the heart. Is that right heart strain? Low EF? A pericardial effusion? Proximal aortic aneurysm? Now you will know.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Review placement of the probe for two main transthoracic views: Parasternal Long Axis and Apical 4 chamber.
2. Describe the features of low ejection fraction, dilated aorta , and Pulmonary embolism on the PLAX and A4C views.
3. Practice obtaining these views.
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303/323 - Basic Suturing Workshop (2 hours)
(Max Participants: 15 (9 physicians, 3 residents, 3 students))
Saturday, April 20 - 08:00 - 10:10
Description: We will describe the equipment required for suturing, common suture material, and demonstrate frequently used suture techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to perform these techniques on pigskin under supervision.
Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Review the equipment for basic suturing techniques for lacerations and minor surgery.
2. Apply appropriate application of the various techniques.
3. Have an opportunity to practice techniques under supervision.
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328 - A POCUS Workshop: Needle Guidance & Foreign Body Identification/Removal
(Max Participants: 12 (All Member levels))
Saturday, April 20 - 09:10 - 10:10
Description: Using POCUS for the location and removal of foreign bodies, as well as US guidance for central and peripheral venous line placement improves both your success rate and patient care. This session is a hands on workshop using models to practice techniques to improve ultrasound guided needle placement and identification of foreign bodies.
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to practice locating and extracting foreign bodies embedded in models using POCUS. Participants will also use POCUS to practice needle guidance techniques.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Review the use of POCUS in locating foreign bodies in tissue.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of foreign body location using POCUS.
3. Develop skills for foreign body extraction using POCUS.
4. Gain familiarity with low cost models that can be easily replicated for ongoing practice and teaching.
5. Review the use of POCUS in procedures such as IV and central line insertion.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the using POCUS for visualization in procedures.
7. Develop techniques for needle guidance using ultrasound.
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329 - Non-Scalpel Vasectomy (To Be Repeated)
(Max Participants: 8 (All Member levels))
Saturday, April 20 - 09:10 - 10:10
Description: The Non-Scalpel Vasectomy technique is an office-based procedure done under local anaesthetic to provide a permanent, percutaneous solution to men / families who no longer wish to reproduce. The basic technique can be learned in a sequential manner with most practitioners gaining competence after 10-20 procedures. This workshop will review or introduce this technique to interested proceduralists so they may be able to offer the procedure to their community.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Review/introduce an office based vasectomy procedure - including a short review of the anatomy and physiology of male reproduction.
2. Systematically go through the consultation, pre-op/ post-op discussions with prospective patients.
3. Review the equipment needed to perform the Non-Scalpel Vasectomy procedure (NSV).
4. Demonstrate the steps of the Non-Vasectomy Procedure.
5. Have participants practice the technique on simulated models.
6. Review potential intra-operative issues and post-op complications.
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348 - Lung Ultrasound Workshop
(Max Participants: 12 (All Member levels))
Saturday, April 20 - 13:30 - 14:30
Description: This hands-on session will review the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) to identify a pneumothorax and pleural effusions. A short didactic session will be followed by the opportunity to have hands-on practice. We will review the anatomy, technique, potential pitfalls, and integration of lung POCUS into clinical practice.
Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Identify relevant anatomy for lung POCUS.
2. Develop appropriate POCUS technique to identify a pneumothorax or pleural effusion.
3. Integrate POCUS findings into clinical management.
4. Develop an awareness of troubleshooting techniques to perform optimal lung POCUS.
5. Understand potential pitfalls in the use of lung POCUS for identification of pneumothorax and pleural effusion.
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349 - Non-Scalpel Vasectomy (Repeat)
(Max Participants: 8 (All Member levels))
Saturday, April 20 - 13:30 - 14:30
Description: The Non-Scalpel Vasectomy technique is an office-based procedure done under local anaesthetic to provide a permanent, percutaneous solution to men / families who no longer wish to reproduce. The basic technique can be learned in a sequential manner with most practitioners gaining competence after 10-20 procedures. This workshop will review or introduce this technique to interested proceduralists so they may be able to offer the procedure to their community.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Review/introduce an office based vasectomy procedure - including a short review of the anatomy and physiology of male reproduction.
2. Systematically go through the consultation, pre-op/ post-op discussions with prospective patients.
3. Review the equipment needed to perform the Non-Scalpel Vasectomy procedure (NSV).
4. Demonstrate the steps of the Non-Vasectomy Procedure.
5. Practice the technique on simulated models.
6. Review potential intra-operative issues and post-op complications.
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369 - Perineal Repair (To be repeated)
(Max Participants: 8 (All Member levels))
Saturday, April 20 - 14:40 - 15:40
Description: After a short review of what evidence there is for practice in this area, we'll have a chance to do perineal repairs on a model. This will be geared to the medical learner or those in early / resuming practice.
Objectives: At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
1. Summarize the evidence-based practice in perineal repair.
2. Do a step-wise repair of a 2nd degree laceration.
3. Benefit from ‘pearls’ from other participants.
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388 - Intermittent FASTing: Ultrasound for Newbies
(Max Participants: 16 (14 students, 1 resident, 1 physician))
Saturday, April 20 - 16:00 - 17:00
Description: For medical students or rank beginners - an introduction to ultrasound use.
Objectives: In this session, intended for medical students and “never evers”, we will accomplish the following:
1. A quick summary of ultrasound basics and tissue harmonics.
2. A visual demonstration of how to obtain a good image and recognize the landmarks of the FAST ultrasound.
3. Hands on instruction with models on how to obtain good images and recognize the landmarks of the FAST ultrasound.
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389 - Perineal Repair (Repeat)
(Max Participants: 8 (All Member levels))
Saturday, April 20 - 16:00 - 17:00
Description: After a short review of what evidence there is for practice in this area, we'll have a chance to do perineal repairs on a model. This will be geared to the medical learner or those in early / resuming practice.
Objectives: At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
1. Summarize the evidence-based practice in perineal repair.
2. Do a step-wise repair of a 2nd degree laceration.
3. Benefit from ‘pearls’ from other participants.
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