Second day of Main Conference

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Jimmy Apple, NRP (EMS Avenger)

Keynote

How to Save EMS tells the stories of two individuals who directly interface with EMS either a provider or a patient, and use those stories to detail challenges that EMS faces both from outside of itself and inside of itself, and how we can hope "save" it.

 

Sergio Camba, MD 

When ST Elevation is Not an Occlusion

 

“When ST Elevation is Not an Occlusion” explores one of the most challenging aspects of prehospital cardiac care: distinguishing true coronary occlusion from STEMI mimics. Through real EMS cases, ECG pattern recognition, and practical field-based decision making, this session reviews common causes of ST elevation that are not due to acute coronary occlusion. Emphasis is placed on identifying high-risk ECG features, understanding the limitations of traditional STEMI criteria, improving communication with receiving centers, and avoiding both missed occlusions and unnecessary cath lab activations. This presentation is designed for EMS providers seeking a practical, clinically relevant approach to ECG interpretation in the field.

McKenzie Nix

Sex Abuse Prevention in the Firehouse-HR Challanges

can be a difficult topic to address, but it is essential to creating safe and professional cadet programs. This session focuses on building a respectful firehouse culture through clear boundaries, appropriate conduct, and everyday behaviors that support youth safety. Participants will gain practical tools for recognizing concerns, modeling professionalism, responding appropriately, and strengthening accountability within cadet programs.

 

Dr. Nick Duletzke

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Jaime Montgomery, AGS, NREMT., ASCP-PBT., CHPM

Compassion Chat

The "Mental Health Crisis Playbook: Essential Tools for Effective Response" presentation is designed to equip first responders with crucial strategies and resources to effectively address mental health crises within their communities and workplaces. Participants will gain insights into recognizing signs of mental distress, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and implementing trauma-informed approaches to provide compassionate support. The presentation will also emphasize the importance of collaboration with mental health professionals, fostering resilience among colleagues, and developing personalized action plans that enhance overall response efficacy. By merging practical tools with empathetic communication, first responders will be better prepared to engage with individuals in crisis and promote mental well-being in their roles.

 

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Cory Minor

 

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Lauren Snyder, DO FAWM

Extreme Temperatures: how to recognize, prevent and treat hypothermia and hyperthermia

Here in the Pacific NW we are aware of Hypothermia, but do we know what the best practices are for treatment but what about Hyperthermia.  Aside from cooling off our patient. what other treatments are there for the BLS provider.  What if you’re in the woods with minimal equipment?    Dr. Synder’s experience across the world should be a unique perspective on how to treat these two body reactions to the environment.

 

 

Megan R. Lundeberg, MD FACS 

What if the patient you found down isn't dead, just cold?

Hypothermia is most often framed as a wilderness phenomenon: snowdrifts, mountain rescues, and cold-water submersion. But look closer, and it's hiding in plain sight — on rain-soaked city sidewalks. This session will examine the physiology of progressive heat loss and the clinical staging systems used to identify hypothermia before core temperature is even measured. We'll review the full spectrum of rewarming strategies, from warm clothes and hot cocoa to extracorporeal life support and highlight the key differences in resuscitation for hypothermic cardiac arrest. Updating prehospital protocols to include early transport of these patients to ECLS-capable centers can offer a path to survival for those who might otherwise be declared dead in the field.

 

Lauren Snyder, DO FAWM

Wild Wound Care: how to prepare for and care for wounds in an austere setting, as well as discussions on improvisation

You’re miles from civilization and you or your hiking partner incur a significant injury.  What do you do.  Set your own femur?   Stabilize a broken clavicle?  Dr. Synder will bring her wealth of wilderness EMS to the classroom and share her firs hand experience in treating wounds in a less then sterile environment.

 

 

Cory Minor

 

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