Emergency Care

Trauma: The pediatric time-critical diagnosis

Speaker: Joseph Finney, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine and EMS Physician
Medical Director of EMS at Saint Louis Children's Hospital
Medical Director of Prehospital Readiness for Missouri EMSC

November 20, 2025 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET / 10 a.m – 11 a.m. PT

Description: This lecture will cover the unique aspects of pediatric trauma, including the epidemiology and physiology that differentiate pediatric from adult trauma. Learn how the anatomy of a child informs the injury pattern and why mechanism matters. Understand what is meant by "falling off the cliff" when discussing pediatric shock and how to avoid it. After attending this lecture, you will be able to confidently manage your next pediatric trauma patient, from prehospital care to the emergency department.

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Trauma management essentials: Wound care and bleeding control

Speaker: Bill Jansen, NREMT-P, FP-C
State Trooper, Flight Paramedic, Tactical Paramedic
CEO of LifeCert CPR Training and Wilco Consulting LLC

December 4, 2025 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET / 10 a.m – 11 a.m. PT

Description: This session provides law enforcement officers and clinicians with essential trauma care knowledge for the critical moments before definitive care is available. Participants will learn to recognize life-threatening conditions and make rapid, informed decisions that can significantly improve survival outcomes. By the end of the session, attendees will be more confident and better prepared to respond effectively in high-risk, time-sensitive trauma situations.

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Mastering mechanical CPR: Tools and tips you need to know for best practice

Speaker: Michael Levy M.D. FAEMS, FACP
Chief Medical Officer, Anchorage Areawide EMS
Medical Director, State of Alaska Rural and Community Programs

December 11, 2025 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET / 10 a.m – 11 a.m. PT

Description: Providing CPR using mechanical devices is now a common practice worldwide. As with manual CPR, the quality of chest compressions using mechanical CPR can vary based on provider technique. To optimize outcomes, training and practice are essential when using mechanical CPR, along with consideration of the key factors that influence its effectiveness. This session will provide foundational information for both new and experienced users to improve their practice

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With or without capnography: How your assessment tools could change everything

Capnography is often treated as a tool reserved for respiratory-specific cases, while pulse oximetry and non-invasive blood pressure take the lead during initial assessments. But what if that order is steering you in the wrong direction?

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