Saturday November 16th
It Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time

If you’ve been involved in the business of EMS for even a short time, you’ve seen some interesting changes. In fact, the longer you’ve been in the business, the more changes you’ve witnessed. And, the changes keep coming faster and more furious all of the time. Join us for a discussion ranging from immobilization to supplemental oxygen and everything in between. Fasten your seatbelts and hold on for this ride through time, as this session promises to be a fun exchange of information.

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Saturday November 16th
Sudden Death in Young Athletes

The possibility that young physically fit athletes may be susceptible to sudden cardiac death seems counterintuitive. Nevertheless, such catastrophes occur, often in the absence of prior symptoms and the emotional and social impact can be profound. Two conditions, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and commotio cordis together are responsible for almost half of the deaths. This presentation will examine these conditions in detail and provide EMS with useful information for helping to reduce the incidence of sudden death in the young athletes within their local communities