Critical Care Symposium: Mastering ED Mechanical Ventilation 2021 (Videos)

Essential Knowledge for Mechanical Ventilation in the Emergency Department

The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine presents a comprehensive symposium delving into the intricacies of mechanical ventilation in the emergency department, highlighting both its fundamentals and advanced principles.

Pearls and Pitfalls in Post-Intubation Analgesia and Sedation

This session delves into the nuances of managing pain and anxiety in patients undergoing intubation, exploring the judicious use of analgesics, sedatives, and other agents to optimize patient comfort and minimize complications.

Alternative Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Beyond traditional volume-controlled and pressure-controlled ventilation, this session introduces alternative modes such as Pressure-Regulated Volume Control (PRVC), Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV), and Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV), providing insights into their specific applications and advantages.

The Crashing Ventilated Patient

Recognizing and swiftly responding to a deteriorating patient on mechanical ventilation is crucial. This session equips clinicians with essential strategies for troubleshooting ventilation emergencies, including managing airway obstruction, hypercapnia, hypoxemia, and hemodynamic instability.

Extubating in the Emergency Department

Extubation, the removal of the endotracheal tube, marks a critical turning point in the patient’s recovery. This session explores the factors influencing extubation timing, techniques for successful extubation, and strategies to minimize complications such as post-extubation respiratory failure.

Renowned Faculty

The symposium features a distinguished panel of experts in emergency medicine and critical care, including:

• Mike Winters, MD, MBA: Symposium Director and renowned leader in critical care, editor-in-chief of the textbook “Emergency Department Resuscitation of the Critically Ill,” and founder of the EM/IM/Critical Care Training Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
• Kami Hu (Windsor), MD: Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Combined EM/IM and EM/IM/CC Residencies, specializing in critical illness management, medical education, and airway management.
• Michael Allison, MD: Assistant Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, specializing in respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation modalities.
• Ashley Martinelli, PharmD, BCCCP: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Emergency Medicine, specializing in critical care and emergency medicine pharmacy.
• Mark Sutherland, MD: Assistant Professor and Medical Director of the Access Center Physician Group, specializing in critical care medicine and emergency medicine.

Event Details

Date: June 16, 2021

Location: Virtual Symposium

This symposium is an invaluable opportunity for emergency physicians, critical care specialists, nurses, and respiratory therapists to expand their knowledge of mechanical ventilation in the emergency department and enhance their ability to provide optimal care to critically ill patients.