Conference Schedule

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The Pediatric Assessment Triangle; Taking it to the next levelThe Pediatric Assessment Triangle is a quick and easy method of identifying life threatening issues and gives prehospital employees the tools to stay systematic so that no life-threatening issues are missed. However, this assessment tool...
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John Erbayri

John Erbayri
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

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Join us for the Lehigh Valley Health Network Sponsored Breakfast. Guest from both the CODE EMS Conference and our Health Care Coalition are welcome to join us for this morning's breakfast.

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1.00 CPC CreditsProudly Sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network Keynote Presentation.The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast is a new podcast for all EMS providers. Whether you’re an EMT, paramedic, nurse; work in a 911 response setting or critical care transport; and are a novice or experienced...
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Mike Carunchio

Mike Carunchio
The World's Okayest Medic Podcast - YouTube

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Join us for our opening ceremony featuring vocalist Joseph Ciappeta, and proudly presented by our partners from Lehigh Valley Health Network.
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Joseph Ciappetta

Joseph Ciappetta
Proudly Presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Immediately following our Keynote Presentation, please remain seated as we pay tribute to our EMS family members that have gone before us.
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Honor Guard EMS Council

Honor Guard EMS Council
Eastern PA EMS

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Visit Pennsylvanias Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2024 CODE EMS Conference.

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Visit the Tower Health Exhibition area and take advantage of a No Cost Influenza Vaccine.
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Tower Health

Tower Health
Tower Health

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Northeast Health Care Coalition Opening Remarks / Coalition Roadmap
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David Stofanik

David Stofanik
Public Health Management Corporation

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1.00 Other CreditsHealth Care Coalition Session - This session will discuss key components of The Joint Commission Emergency Management chapter and frequently scored standards and tips for a successful survey.
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Jim Kendig

Jim Kendig
The Joint Commission

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1.00 CPC CreditsPRE-REGISRATION USING THE MOBILE APP IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.Refresh your skills, specifically infrequently utilized skills, both BLS & ALS Level practitioners will have the opportunity, in a controlled environment to refine clinical practices while in our Mobile Simulation Unit. This...
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Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan Carolla
Emergency Health Services Federation

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1.00 CPC CreditsPresented by Lehigh Valley Health Network:How Safe is Safe? A Look at Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries, Past and PresentDiscuss automotive safety enhancements from past to presentReview motor vehicle collision injury patterns and their association with vehicle safety enhancements...
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Bree Harrison

Bree Harrison
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Joseph Stirparo

Joseph Stirparo
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Refresh your skills, specifically infrequently utilized skills, both BLS & ALS Level practitioners will have the opportunity, in a controlled environment to refine clinical practices while in our Mobile Simulation Unit. This session is available to a limited number, minimal number of participants is...

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Refresh your skills, specifically infrequently utilized skills, both BLS & ALS Level practitioners will have the opportunity, in a controlled environment to refine clinical practices while in our Mobile Simulation Unit. This session is available to a limited number, minimal number of participants is...

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1.00 CPC CreditsPain is a common and challenging symptom encountered in pre-hospital care. Emergency medical services (EMS) professionals are often the first to provide care to patients experiencing acute pain from various causes, such as trauma, medical emergencies, or exacerbations of chronic...
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Jason Tartalone

Jason Tartalone
Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting

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Is your CPR Certification soon to expire? Join us in the CODE EMS Conference Exhibit Hall and visit CPR Heart Starters and renew your CPR at NO Cost.
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Craig Spector

Craig Spector
CPR Heart Starters

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1.00 CPC CreditsAs EMS protocols and scope of practice advances, it can be easy to forget the basics of EMS. This session will review the ABCD of EMS and the importance of back to the basics.
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Patrick Boyle

Patrick Boyle
Tower Health

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1.00 CPC CreditsVehicle technology is constantly changing which in turns affects how First Responders perform scene and patient Assessment, and this can alter their care. EMS has been left out in the cold with all of these vehicle upgrades and this session will focus on educating all responders to...
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Richard Bossert

Richard Bossert
Philadelphia Fire Dept (Ret)

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1.00 Other CreditsHealth Care Coalition Session:A review of research and a quality improvement project on healthcare workplace violence. This presentation will give an overview of previous findings and research on workplace violence in healthcare. Next, the presentation will identify the steps taken...
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Austin Boccardi

Austin Boccardi
St. Luke's University Health Network

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John Oast

John Oast
Geisinger / IAHSS

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1.00 CPC CreditsReview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of shock in the prehospital setting.
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Dr. David Schoenwetter

Dr. David Schoenwetter
Geisinger Health

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0.5 CPC Credits0.5 Other CreditsPresented by Lehigh Valley Health Network:Hot Sauces & Hot Topics in Special Operations EMSA compilation of fast-paced lectures on Hot Topics including Cyanokits, TXA, Nerve Agents, Hybrid Decon, & more. In the spirit of the “Hot Ones” YouTube TV Show, lecturers will...
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Derik Fikse

Derik Fikse
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Ryan Hay

Ryan Hay
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Josh Houck

Josh Houck
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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1.00 CPC CreditsOverview of acute neurosurgical interventions. The signs and symptoms pre-intervention. The status of the patient post-intervention. Long-term care and possible neurological defects.Acute neurosurgical intervention is a medical procedure that aims to prevent or reverse damage to...
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Shahin Manoochehri

Shahin Manoochehri
Tower Health

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1.00 CPC Credits The goal will be to go over definition of a STEMI, presentations of STEMIs and things that mimic STEMIs.
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Joseph McGarvey

Joseph McGarvey
St. Luke's University Health Network

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Description:1.00 CPC CreditsBLS Skills Update 'Epi Pen & Tourniquets & More Refresher'Refresh your skills during this Hands-On program in which attendees will engage in the delivery of Life Saving BLS interventions including the use and activation of Epi-Pens, and tourniquet applications.
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Greg Drake

Greg Drake
Mobile CPR / AED & First Aid

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Join us for the CODE EMS Conference luncheon, with our Keynote session immediately following, in the same location.

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1.00 Other CreditsHealthcare Coalition Session: The presentation will review a recent cybersecurity event at Crozer Health, detailing the incident, its timeline, and impacts. Cody will share lessons learned, insights to improve cybersecurity readiness, and promote a culture of continuous improvement...
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Cody Snyder

Cody Snyder
Crozer Health

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0.5. CPC Credits0.5 Other Credits As community stakeholders, EMS agencies have an ever-expanding role in public health and community needs. One of these spheres of influence include public and major events. From small town Friday night lights to professional sports venues, an ever-increasing number...
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James Dlutowski

James Dlutowski
City of Pittsburgh EMS

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1.00 Other CreditsThis session will feature a panel discussion with subject matter experts and IT professionals, focusing on lessons learned from previous cybersecurity events. The panel will also explore mitigation efforts for future incidents and discuss strategies to enhance preparedness in the...
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David Finklestein

David Finklestein
St. Luke's University Health Network

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Eric Koons

Eric Koons
Service Electric Cable TV & Communications

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Maxwell Paine

Maxwell Paine
Service Electric Cable TV & Communications

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Cody Snyder

Cody Snyder
Crozer Health

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Visit Pennsylvania's Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2024 CODE EMS Conference.

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0.5 Other CreditsThis session will feature a panel discussion with subject matter experts and IT professionals, focusing on lessons learned from previous cybersecurity events. The panel will also explore mitigation efforts for future incidents and discuss strategies to enhance preparedness in the...
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Eric Koons

Eric Koons
Service Electric Cable TV & Communications

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Maxwell Paine

Maxwell Paine
Service Electric Cable TV & Communications

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1.00 CPC CreditsGetting the ETT in place always brings a sigh of relief, but is the tube really what the patient needed at that time? Airway management basics are fundamental in the care of the patient, and they are the building blocks to good outcomes. Let's review the evidence supporting and...
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Dr. Bryan Wilson

Dr. Bryan Wilson
St. Luke's University Health Network

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1.00 Other CreditsThis session will highlight our experience at Tower direct with initiating pre-hospital blood administration including an overview of our program and the need for pre-hospital blood. We will discuss our process and implementation the roadblocks we encountered and review some cases...
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Herbert Schiffer

Herbert Schiffer
Tower Health

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Thomas Stauffer

Thomas Stauffer
Tower Health

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Is your CPR Certification soon to expire? Join us in the CODE EMS Conference Exhibit Hall and visit CPR Heart Starters and renew your CPR at NO Cost.
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Craig Spector

Craig Spector
CPR Heart Starters

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1.00 CPC CreditsLehigh Valley Health Network Presents:This will be an exciting talk built around 5-minute discussions on some of the hottest topics in EMS today. The latest literature and emergency / critical care pearls will be used to deliver take home points designed to change your practice...
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Jillian Allen

Jillian Allen
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Jeff Kuklinski

Jeff Kuklinski
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Zachary Matuzsan

Zachary Matuzsan
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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1.00 CPC CreditsThe goal is to visualize as many EKG’s as possible during the time given. The medley will include dysrhythmias, conduction aberrancies, findings associated with sudden cardiac death, ischemic changes including what is now considered STEMI equivalent changes, and examples where a...
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Dr. Samuel Slimmer

Dr. Samuel Slimmer
Geisinger

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1.00 Other CreditsHealthcare Coalition Session:Active Assailant incidents are unpredictable and terrifying events that can affect our staff, patients, and visitors. Healthcare facilities have unique risks including soft perimeters, wide-open spaces, and a revolving population. This presentation will...
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Matthew Exley

Matthew Exley
Wellspan-Evangelical Community Hospital

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LET'S ROCK KALAHARI - JOIN US FOR AN AMAZING EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC.Proudly Sponsored by Service Electric Ostrich Hat Flows like a DJ but ROCKS like a bandFrom the Finger Lakes of New York to The Atlantic City New Jersey Boardwalk and back home in the Pocono Mountains Ostrich Hat has been...
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Ostrich Hat

Ostrich Hat
Ostrich Hat Band

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Please join the Team from Tower Health - Tower Direct for breakfast this morning.

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1.00 CPC CreditsKeynote Presentation, Sponsored by Tower Health:Critical Pediatric patients can be some of the most challenging calls that any EMS provider can face. In fact, these calls make up such a small percentage of the overall volume, treating a critical pediatric can be difficult to say the...
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Kevin Ramdayal

Kevin Ramdayal
F.D.N.Y.

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1.00 CPC CreditsEMS agencies usually "package" a patient with not much more than a hospital blanket. In the wilderness and technical rescue settings, patients need a bit more than a just blanket Let's discuss those concerns and considerations and get a chance to put hands on some of the high tech...
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Mark Kleibscheidel

Mark Kleibscheidel
Cetronia Ambulance Corps

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Private Meeting - Regional EMS Council Directors Meeting
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Anthony Martin

Anthony Martin
Bureau of EMS

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1.00 CPC CreditsIn this session I will discuss the application of Droperidol pre-hospital medicine as well as highlight Perles and pitfalls and management of hyperactive delirium.
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Thomas Stauffer

Thomas Stauffer
Tower Health

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Visit the Tower Health Exhibition area and take advantage of a No Cost Influenza Vaccine.
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Tower Health

Tower Health
Tower Health

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Is your CPR Certification soon to expire? Join us in the CODE EMS Conference Exhibit Hall and visit CPR Heart Starters and renew your CPR at NO Cost.
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Craig Spector

Craig Spector
CPR Heart Starters

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1.00 CPC CreditsPresented by Lehigh Valley Health Network:Strauma, When Your Trauma Patient is Also Having a StrokeRecognition of cases that may benefit from dual alert. Expedited evaluation of both stroke and trauma to facilitate lifesaving interventionsHighlight some case studies
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Kenneth Reichenbach

Kenneth Reichenbach
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Preet Varade

Preet Varade
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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1.00 CPC CreditsThrough a series of operative trauma cases, field triage principles will be discussed based on differing mechanisms of traumatic injury via various case presentations which will illustrate potential pitfalls in pre-hospital management and ways to improve pre-hospital recognition and...
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Dr. Richard Lopez

Dr. Richard Lopez
Geisinger

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Visit Pennsylvania's Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2024 CODE EMS Conference.

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Visit one of our pre-designated Lighting Rounds Presentations, located in the Exhibit Hall, Participants Must attend a total of at least two (2) to secure .50 Credits, attend more sessions, secure more credits.

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Refresh your skills, specifically infrequently utilized skills, both BLS & ALS Level practitioners will have the opportunity, in a controlled environment to refine clinical practices while in our Mobile Simulation Unit.

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1.00 CPC CreditsPRE-REGISRATION USING THE MOBILE APP IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.Refresh your skills, specifically infrequently utilized skills, both BLS & ALS Level practitioners will have the opportunity, in a controlled environment to refine clinical practices while in our Mobile Simulation Unit. This...
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Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan Carolla
Emergency Health Services Federation

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Regional Performance Improvement Summit & Meeting.EMS Managers and Directors are encouraged to join us for this informational session specific to the regional First Watch initiative,

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1.00 CPC CreditsDr. Bledsoe will review optional BLS skills and protocols available to EMS providers and discuss how these may be used to benefit patients in your response areas.
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Dr. Dan Bledsoe

Dr. Dan Bledsoe
PA Department of Health

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Description:1.00 CPC CreditsBLS Skills Update 'Epi Pen & Tourniquets & More Refresher'Refresh your skills during this Hands-On program in which attendees will engage in the delivery of Life Saving BLS interventions including the use and activation of Epi-Pens, and tourniquet applications.
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Greg Drake

Greg Drake
Mobile CPR / AED & First Aid

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1.00 CPC CreditsUtilization of medications for airway management. An overview of medication choices, appropriate patient choices, pharmacological considerations and more.
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William Hafer

William Hafer
Penn State Health

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Dr. Duane Siberski

Dr. Duane Siberski
Co-Medical Director, Eastern PA EMS Council

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1.00 Other CreditsOur law enforcement partners have been under increasing scrutiny for years, but only recently has EMS been drawn into that same spotlight. As clinicians, educators and agency leaders, we must evaluate our roles and responsibilities for when we respond to incidents supporting law...
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James Dlutowski

James Dlutowski
City of Pittsburgh EMS

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Reserved Geisinger Health

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Is your CPR Certification soon to expire? Join us in the CODE EMS Conference Exhibit Hall and visit CPR Heart Starters and renew your CPR at NO Cost.
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Craig Spector

Craig Spector
CPR Heart Starters

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Join us for lunch this afternoon, sponsored by the Team of The CODE EMS Conference. Immediately following lunch, join us for our Special Screening of Honorable but Broken.

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1.00 CPC Credits About the film,What if you called for an ambulance and one never came?The goal of our documentary is to raise awareness of the systemic collapse of EMS and to advocate for change. Shockingly, most states don’t mandate the provision of EMS, so funding is unpredictable and inadequate...

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1.00 CPC CreditsFentanyl- The rise of a worldwide killer, concerns society, our first responders and every parent. What is it, how did become so widely available, abused and deadly. The current star in the drug epidemic, where it came from, how it got there, who comes along, what do we do about it...
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Dr. Alex Rosenau

Dr. Alex Rosenau
Eastern PA EMS Council Co-medical Director

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Dr. Duane Siberski

Dr. Duane Siberski
Co-Medical Director, Eastern PA EMS Council

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1.00 CPC Credits What is resuscitation?Cardiac ArrestSepsisPost Resuscitative Care Pressors PA DOH ALS Protocol 3000A - Approach to the Crashing PatientPA DOH ALS Protocol 3080- Post Resuscitation CarePA DOH ALS Protocol - Newly approved brood productsLogistical Considerations (extricating the...
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Scott Henley

Scott Henley
Bucks County Emergency Health Services

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Visit Pennsylvanias Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2023 CODE EMS Conference.

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Refresh your skills, specifically infrequently utilized skills, both BLS & ALS Level practitioners will have the opportunity, in a controlled environment to refine clinical practices while in our Mobile Simulation Unit. This session is available to a limited number, minimal number of participants is...
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Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan Carolla
Emergency Health Services Federation

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1.00 CPC CreditsPRE-REGISRATION USING THE MOBILE APP IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.Refresh your skills, specifically infrequently utilized skills, both BLS & ALS Level practitioners will have the opportunity, in a controlled environment to refine clinical practices while in our Mobile Simulation Unit.
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Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan Carolla
Emergency Health Services Federation

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Regional Medical Advisory Committee meeting, hosted virtually, see a conference team member for additional information to join us.
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Dr. Alex Rosenau

Dr. Alex Rosenau
Eastern PA EMS Council Co-medical Director

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Dr. Duane Siberski

Dr. Duane Siberski
Co-Medical Director, Eastern PA EMS Council

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Visit one of our pre-designated Lighting Rounds Presentations, located in the Exhibit Hall, Participants Must attend a total of at least two (2) to secure .50 Credits, attend more sessions, secure more credits.

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1.00 CPC CreditsAs EMS providers, caring for elderly patients requires special attention and understanding. As the population is aging and more people are living longer lives, some of the unique concerns of the elderly is a major concern. The elderly have exclusive issues with aging bodily systems...
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Richard Bossert

Richard Bossert
Philadelphia Fire Dept (Ret)

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Join the PA Department of Health Executive Deputy Secretary Kristin Rodack, and Bureau of EMS Director Anthony Martin for this informative session and updates specific to our EMS System.
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Anthony Martin

Anthony Martin
Bureau of EMS

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Kristen Rodack

Kristen Rodack
Pennsylvania Department of Health

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1.00 CPC CreditsIn EMT class the extent of scene safety is looking quickly around the room and saying the scene is safe. If you think that's sufficient don't attend this class. If you want to be ready to handle upset patients and family, this class will set you on the patio success for these...
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Carl Flesher

Carl Flesher
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

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1.00 Other CreditsThis session will discuss the importance of Mental Health in First Responders, how to recognize it, treat it and assist others in the same. This is NOT a generic discussion; it is the experiences that I have gone through after recognizing that I needed help.
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Michael Maguire

Michael Maguire

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Join us for this exciting FREE training designed for our EMS, Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement and Emergency Managers. Participants will learn how to safely access and extricate individuals in the most austere environments using non-traditional all-terrain rescue vehicles such as the SHERP

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Join us for this new, fast paced, educational, and more importantly, fun way of learning. Some will Win, All Will Suffer.
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Christopher Confalone

Christopher Confalone
Eastern PA EMS Council

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THE PARTY CONTINUES THIS EVENING:Ready to turn up the heat on your Thursday night? Join us as RAK Sound delivers your favorite music and entertainment as we celebrate yet another incredible CODE EMS Conference.

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1.00 CPC CreditsJoin our partners from New Castle County Paramedics (Delaware) as they present this extraordinary offering.
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Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson
New Castle County Delaware EMS

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1.00 Other Credits How do you establish an EMS system to care for 50,000 people for 2 weeks? Planning! Every few years, scouts from around the country and around the world gather to learn, grow, make new friends, have fun, and sometimes get hurt or sick. How do you establish an EMS system for a...
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Dr. Bryan Wilson

Dr. Bryan Wilson
St. Luke's University Health Network

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1.00 Other CreditsThe development of WMD by non-state actors poses a serious threat to peace and security. Countering the acquisition of WMD materials by terrorist groups and lone wolves presents unique challenges due to the widespread dissemination of technical knowledge through unconventional...
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Aaron Foscue

Aaron Foscue
PA National Guard CST

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Danny Wojton

Danny Wojton
Fort Indiantown Gap

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