Conference Agenda

Monday - June 9th, 2025

Date	Class	Type	Location	Start	End	Speaker	Description
6/9/2025	Registration		Registration Desk	7:30a	4:00p
6/9/2025	Honor Guard Competition	Competition	Seminole Ballroom F & E	8:00a	5:00p
6/9/2025	KR Nursing Competition	Competition	Salon East	8:00a	4:00p
6/9/2025	Resuscitate Florida	Seminar Workshop	Terrace Ballroom	8:00a	5:00p	Chief Dan Moran (Ret.)
6/9/2025	F.A.I.R. Airway Course	Seminar Workshop	Grand Ballroom F	8:00a	5:00p	Shaun Fix	Emergency Airway Management- full day hands on workshop. FL Dept. of Health Grant. Based on the FL F.Å.I.R. Airway study needs. This program has been presented at conferences and facilities around the country and is designed for those familiar with the basic concept of airway and ventilation management. Through the use of video, photos, case reviews and hands-on skills labs, participants will review the anatomy of the airway and physiology of adequate ventilation followed by hands-on practice using various devices and techniques. Finally, a review of pharmacology, surgical procedures, unique equipment and video laryngoscopy will leave participants with many “tricks of the trade.” This program will provide 8 hours of EMS license renewal credits through CE Broker
6/9/2025	UM Gordon Center's EMS Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)	Seminar Workshop	Grand Ballroom E	8:00a	12:00p	Dr. Ivette Motola, MPH	This 4-hour workshop is aimed at prehospital emergency personnel. It provides introductory foundational and practical knowledge in EMS point-of-care ultrasound. The workshop will focus on reviewing the fundamentals of bedside ultrasonography and the components of the focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) as well as an introduction to the use of bedside sonography in resuscitation. The workshop includes simulation, clinical scenarios, and hands-on skills practice. It employs the most innovative ultrasound equipment and training available. The course emphasizes the application of ultrasound in acute care, aeromedical, and austere environments.
6/9/2025	Health & Safety Symposium	Seminar	Grand Ballroom H	8:00a	5:00p
6/9/2025	Teleflex Cadaver Lab	Workshop	Nova SE University	8:00a	9:30p	Heather Wear
6/9/2025	Teleflex Cadaver Lab	Workshop	Nova SE University	10:00a	11:30a	Heather Wear
6/9/2025	Telflex Cadaver Lab	Workshop	Nova SE University	1:00p	2:30p	Heather Wear
6/9/2025	UM Gordon Center's EMS Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)	Seminar Workshop	Grand Ballroom E	1:00p	5:00p	Dr. Ivette Motola, MPH	This 4-hour workshop is aimed at prehospital emergency personnel. It provides introductory foundational and practical knowledge in EMS point-of-care ultrasound. The workshop will focus on reviewing the fundamentals of bedside ultrasonography and the components of the focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) as well as an introduction to the use of bedside sonography in resuscitation. The workshop includes simulation, clinical scenarios, and hands-on skills practice. It employs the most innovative ultrasound equipment and training available. The course emphasizes the application of ultrasound in acute care, aeromedical, and austere environments.
6/9/2025	Slap the Cap: The Comprehensive Capnography Course	Lecture	Grand Ballroom B	1:00p	5:00p	Bob Page, M.Ed, NRP, CCP, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS	First Nationally presented comprehensive course (Since 1998) on capnography that is an eye-opening experience when participants learn the incredible benefits gained from full ETCO2 monitoring and waveform assessment. In this exciting and informative session, Bob reviews the related A&P of the respiratory system and explains, through the use of multi-media and audience involvement, the role of capnography in all aspects of emergency and critical care. From cases of cardiac arrest to airway and ventilation management. Patient assessment as an initial triage through primary assessment and secondary to ongoing reassessment. In medical and trauma cases alike, the case is made for using capnography as a key patient assessment tool for every patient. From the triage of any patient to the ongoing monitoring of the patient. In fact, anyone with a problem with ABC’s should have continuous monitoring of ETCO2 and waveform. Be a part of this comprehensive course that explains in detail why you measure CO2, how the machine measures it, how the waveforms are made and real cases from A-Z. Come and learn how to fully integrate this session into your practice and utilize it to its fullest potential! Capnography: It’s not just for confirming tube placement!
6/9/2025	Teleflex Cadaver Lab	Workshop	Nova SE University	3:00p	4:30p	Heather Wear

Tuesday - June 10th, 2025

Date	Class	Type	Location	Start	End	Speaker	Description
6/10/25	Registration		Registration Desk	7:30a	4:00p
6/10/25	Eagle Creek (Invitation Only)		Grand Ballroom C&D	8:00a	5:00p
6/10/25	Advanced Cadaver Lab (Closed Course)	Workshop	TBA	8:00a	1:00p
6/10/25	Opening Ceremony & Awards			9:30a	10:30a
6/10/25	ALS Final Competition		Salon Ballroom West	10:00a	4:00p
6/10/25	Keynote: Ascend to Excellence		Seminole Ballroom G	10:30a	11:00a	Chad Brocato, DHSc, Esq
6/10/25	Exhibit Hall Hours		Seminole A, B, C, D, J	10:00a	6:00p
6/10/25	SE Regional Fire Chief's Meeting & Luncheon	Invitation Only	Terrace Ballroom	11:30a	3:00p
6/10/25	Nursing Symposium Day 1	Symposium	Grand Ballroom E	12:30p	4:00p
6/10/25	UM Gordon Center's Pediatric Emergency Management Workshop	Seminar Workshop	Seminole Ballroom E	1:00p	5:00p	Dr. S. Barbar	Although pediatric emergencies are uncommon, six million children are transported by emergency medical service (EMS) agencies for urgent health care every year. Still, most EMS agencies respond to fewer than 100 pediatric calls per year. As a result of the rarity of encounters, several studies have shown that EMS providers are not comfortable and have higher anxiety levels when attending a pediatric call. Part of this is due to infrequently practiced motor skills. To overcome this, training is essential, as is access to pediatric-specific equipment that professionals can use with competence.
6/10/25	SPARC - Advanced Trauma Resus & Blood	Seminar Workshop	Seminole Ballroom G	1:00p	5:00p
6/10/25	The Complete Classroom - Putting it Together for Success	Seminar Workshop	Seminole Ballroom H	1:00p	5:00p
6/10/25	Advanced Trauma	Workshop	Seminole Ballroom I	1:00p	2:30p
6/10/25	Slow, Fast, and Absent Pulses	Seminar Workshop	MTG Room 1 & 2	1:00p	2:30p	Bruce Hill
6/10/25	High Performance Ventilation Workshop	Seminar Workshop	Grand Ballroom B	1:00p	5:00p	Bob Page, M.Ed, NRP, CCP, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS	The Manual Ventilation Academy knows that the research shows that more often than not, EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients. If done correctly good ventilations can increase survival three-fold and quadrupling better neurological outcomes. In this eye-opening hands on workshop, Bob shows participants how to ventilate patients by BVM, via Mask, ET tube, and supraglottic airways using state of the art simulators and ventilation feedback devices that measure pressures, volumes, and ventilatory rates. You will be gain valuable insight, skills and improve your ventilation ability using this valuable feedback and coaching system. This lab features the tools and techniques to introduce to you the concept of high-performance ventilation. Attendance may be limited due to equipment and maximum time needed to practice.
6/10/25	Capnography - more than just numbers	Seminar Workshop	Grand Ballroom F	1:00p	2:30p	Don Guillette	in the early 2000s, capnography began to enter emergency departments and EMS agencies as an assessment tool for patients in the hospital and prehospital settings. Although there are numerous uses for this technology many providers do not understand the critical information provided by today’s capnography. Because of a lack of understanding, this important technology is underutilized and primarily used for basic information like determining if an endotracheal intubation is patent or not. This text will provide in-depth information, explained in basic and simple language so even a novice can learn the power of this important assessment tool by applying the information it provides to determine if the patient is sick or not sick. To understand the entire process of capnography a student must also understand how and why carbon dioxide is produced by the body. Without this basic understanding it would be difficult to comprehend why the presentation of higher concentrations or lower concentrations of CO2 can help in determining if a patient is sick or not sick. Abnormal readings can guide a diagnosis and ultimately lead to efficient and rapid treatment of a sick patient.
6/10/25	Quality Improvement & Just Culture	Lecture	Grand Ballroom H	1:00p	2:00p	Dr. J. Roach
6/10/25	The Top 10 Trauma Protocol Changes You Are Too Scared to Make: Embracing Innovation in Emergency Medicine	Lecture	Grand Ballroom G	1:00p	2:00p	Charlie Coyle	Join Chief Charles Coyle of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue in this engaging session to explore the latest trauma protocols that can significantly improve pre-hospital care. As the trauma literature evolves rapidly, many EMS agencies are hesitant to adapt, risking patient outcomes. This presentation will highlight ten essential trauma protocol changes that can be implemented to enhance life-saving measures. Chief Coyle will provide insights on how to effectively roll out these protocols within your organization, foster collaboration with local Trauma Centers, and offer training tips to ensure operational personnel are comfortable with the changes. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your agency's approach to trauma care!
6/10/25	Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedic Workshop	Seminar	Seminole Ballroom F	1:00p	4:30p	Lauren Young Work
6/10/25	Teleflex Escape Room	Experience	Salon 4	1:00p	5:00p
6/10/25	Patient Assessments: Life, Death, and Lawsuits	Lecture	Grand Ballroom G	2:15p	3:15p	Samantha Johnson, Esq., MBA, MHA	Patient assessments are a factor in almost every single lawsuit against EMS providers. Although providers learn how to conduct patient assessments from a clinical standpoint, the legal aspects are often overlooked. Improper assessments can lead to severe patient injuries, inappropriate refusals, and even patients waking up from the dead! In this presentation, Nick, an EMS Division Chief and paramedic with over two decades of experience, and Samantha, an attorney for one of the largest hospital-based EMS systems in the Southeast, illustrate the legal issues in patient assessment through review of actual incidents and reported legal cases, and offer tips and tricks for responders to protect themselves and their services from legal liability.
6/10/25	Driving Excellence in Resuscitation: The power of technology in EMS	Lecture	Grand Ballroom H	2:15p	3:15p	Dan Moran	The culture of EMS is evolving, and excellence in resuscitation is at the forefront of this transformation. This presentation explores the implementation of High-Performance CPR (HP-CPR) as a cornerstone of lifesaving care and the critical role technology plays in guiding and sustaining these best practices. Drawing on real-world experience from Davie Fire Rescue, we will discuss the challenges and successes of fostering a culture shift that prioritizes data-driven, team-based CPR delivery. The integration of the CPR Assist feature within Handtevy Mobile will be highlighted, demonstrating how this innovative tool provides real-time guidance to enhance compression quality and minimize pauses, empowering paramedics to deliver care with precision and confidence. Using post-arrest reviews and performance metrics from Davie Fire Rescue, the lecture will illustrate measurable improvements in resuscitation outcomes, emphasizing the importance of continuous quality improvement (CQI) in EMS. Attendees will gain actionable insights into leveraging technology to standardize HP-CPR protocols, achieve system-wide adoption, and elevate the standard of prehospital care. Join us for a session that blends clinical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a vision for shaping the future of EMS.
6/10/25	Advanced Trauma	Workshop	Seminole Ballroom I	3:00p	4:30p
6/10/25	Transforming Active Assailant Response: A Unified Multijurisdictional Approach	Seminar Workshop	MTG Room 1 & 2	3:00p	4:30p	Jazmin Soloman	In this session, participants will learn how EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement agencies are collaborating more effectively to improve response times and outcomes during Active Assailant and Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI). The unified strategy focuses on streamlined communication, logistics, and tactics across jurisdictions, with the goal of stopping the killing, stopping the dying, and keeping responders safe. Attendees will explore updated methods for threat neutralization, first responder safety, and rapid triage and transport, as well as new training that enhances preparedness for complex scenarios. The session will also cover how these strategies align with NFPA 3000 standards for Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER). Additionally, there will be demonstrations of new equipment and techniques for triage and treatment, providing hands-on experience to improve response effectiveness.
6/10/25	12 Lead Axis Review	Seminar Workshop	Grand Ballroom F	3:00p	4:30p	Don Guillette	Review the following: Understanding the basic structure and function of the cardiovascular system. Identify the various types of blood vessels. a. Left coronary artery (LMCA) i. Left anterior descending artery (LAD) ii. Circumflex coronary artery (LCx) b. Right coronary artery (RCA) 3. Understand how electrical conduction activity occurs within the heart. 4. Describe the placement of leads and electrodes in 3(4)-lead ECG monitoring 5. Describe Einthoven’s triangle recorded three leads. 6. Identify the components of an ECG rhythm strip. 7. Understand how to determine heart rate. 8. Describe the placement of 12-lead ECG leads. 9. Understand how to interpret 12-lead ECG findings, including atrial, junctional, and ventricular rhythms. 10. Recognize normal sinus rhythm, and list the various types of cardiac dysrhythmias. 11. Explain the difference for managing AMI including STEMI and non-STEMI presentations. 12. Understand findings within a 12-lead that presents with: a. Ischemia – ST segment depression / Reciprocal changes b. Injury – ST-segment elevation of 1 mm or more in two or more contiguous leads. c. Infarction – Pathologic q-wave 13. Explain the correlation for an AMI including STEMI and non-STEMI presentations. a. Inferior – II, III, aVF b. Septal – V1, V2 c. Anterior – V3, V4 d. Lateral – I, aVL, V5, V6 14. Understand how axis (deviation) can determine how it may provide important clues about the heart’s electrical activity.
6/10/25	CaseReview: Turning Patient Trends into Predictability	Lecture	Grand Ballroom H	3:30p	4:30p	Mike Humphrey, ACP Adam Perrett	All professional sports teams have dedicated people to break down game film and analyze their statistics. This gives athletes a competitive advantage, knowing when they should act and how they should organize themselves. Until recently EMS has not been able to do this and have relied heavily upon PCRs. We intend to demonstrate how Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has been using defibrillator data to organize our members and give them confidence to act. We have used trends in our data to organized and address a number of EMS issues. They have included, prevention of rearrest, optimizing drug assisted airways, informed our High Performance CPR standards and improved mental health from timely feedback.
6/10/25	Death in Custody: Avoiding the Major Pitfalls of Physical Restraint and Chemical Sedation in the Management of the Agitated Patient	Lecture	Grand Ballroom G	3:30p	5:00p	Eric Jaeger, JD, NRP	Physical restraint and chemical sedation of the agitated patient are among the most dangerous things we do, both for patients and for providers. In the past few years, there have been multiple incidents involving tragic outcomes for patients and criminal and civil liability for EMS providers and law enforcement. This session will explore the pathophysiology of death in custody, the controversies around excited delirium and the dangers of prone restraint. We’ll utilize footage of actual incidents to inform our discussion. We’ll examine the changes needed to protocols, training and operations to address these challenges. And we’ll reframe the EMS approach to physical restraint and chemical sedation in order to significantly reduce the risk of death for our patients and liability for EMS providers and law enforcement.
6/10/25	Cocktails & Networking presented by First Net		Exhibit Hall	4:00p	6:00p
6/10/25	ALS & Nursing Competition Winner Announcements		Exhibit Hall

Wednesday - June 11th, 2025

Date	Class	Type	Location	Start	End	Speaker	Description
6/11/25	Registration		Registration Desk	7:30a	4:00p
6/11/25	Nursing Symposium Day 2	Symposium	Grand Ballroom E	8:00a	4:00p
6/11/25	Eagle Creek	Invitation Only	Grand Ballroom C & D	8:00a	5:00p
6/11/25	Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Instructor Course		Salon West 1-3	8:00a	5:00p
6/11/25	Bound Tree Cadaver Lab	Workshop	Nova SE University	8:00a	9:30p	Heather Wear
6/11/25	Management of the Difficult Intubation- Review and Skills lab	Seminar Workshop	Seminole Ballroom H	8:30a	12:30p	Shaun Fix	This segment will deal specifically with placing an endotracheal tube in the patient that is "hard to tube.” While we understand other device are an option, and often a good choice, this lecture is designed to review understanding anatomy, positioning as well as various techniques and devices to be successful at INTUBATION. Through the use of photos, videos, and review of adjunctive intubation devices this program will present many variations of the standard technique to obtain success.
6/11/25	Advanced Trauma	Workshop	Seminole Ballroom I	8:30a	10:00a
6/11/25	Capnography - More Than Just Numbers	Seminar Workshop	Seminole Ballroom E	8:30a	10:00a
6/11/25	First Responders and Planned Home Births: A Guide to Safe and Effective Response	Lecture	MTG Room 1 & 2	8:30a	10:00a	Kamilah Harris, CD, CBE, certified Midwife Assistant	This presentation equips first responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle emergency situations during planned home births. It covers the unique dynamics of planned home-birth environments, including the roles of midwives, common birthing scenarios, and recognizing when interventions are required. Participants will learn to assess maternal and neonatal health, manage complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, cord prolapse, or neonatal distress, and coordinate transport if escalation is needed. Emphasis is placed on clear communication, cultural sensitivity, and working collaboratively with Licensed Professional Midwives and birth attendants to ensure the safety of both mother and baby. This session is essential for fostering preparedness and confidence when responding to these rare but critical calls.
6/11/25	FCABC Executive Leadership Symposium	Lecture Seminar Workshop	Grand Ballroom G	8:30a	4:30p
6/11/25	Rethinking the ABCs of Pediatric Trauma	Lecture	Grand Ballroom B	8:30a	10:00a	Dr. Mark Piehl
6/11/25	VAD 911 - What to do in a VAD emergency	Workshop	Salon West 4 - 6	8:30a	10:00a	Scott Stewart	This session will be an indepth review of the current state of mechanical circulatory support devices for advanced end stage heart failure. The topics covered will be durable ventricular assist devices that currently approved by the FDA, how the devices work in treatment for advanced heart failure and the common complications that may exist in the outpatient community setting. Particular focus will be on the pre-hospital triage and treatment as well as the specialized transport of these patients
6/11/25	Teleflex Escape Room	Experience	Salon East 4	8:30a	2:30p	Amy Mills
6/11/25	High Performance Ventilation: Putting the "P" back in CPR	Lecture	Grand Ballroom F	8:30a	10:00a	Bob Page, M.Ed, NRP, CCP, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS	The Manual Ventilation Academy knows that the research shows that more often than not, EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients. If done correctly ventilations can increase survival three-fold and quadrupling better neurological outcomes. In this revealing talk, Bob will take you through the literature and point out theory versus reality, especially when it comes to training core providers, what seems works in theory, does not always translate to reality. No matter what device has been made to improve ventilation, only realtime feedback can truly measure the results of training and objectively measuring ventilation tidal volumes and rates could hold the key to improved clinical and neurological outcomes. Let's look at what we know and what we don't know and together achieve a breakthrough in manual ventilation.
6/11/25	LTOWB for life-threatening bleeding and how to determine when to change practice.	Lecture	Grand Ballroom H	8:30a	10:00a	Dr. Charles Spinella
6/11/25	It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: Take-Aways from Recent Disasters and Active Attacker Incidents at Mass Gatherings	Lecture Panel Discussion	Seminole Ballroom G	8:30a	10:00a	Eagles Cadre	Interactive panel regarding active attacker and other multiple casualty incident (MCI) events – and particularly those involving mass gatherings --- have seemed to evolve during recent years into more complex and protracted situations that will amplify the risk for compromised response, increased psychological and physical stressors and the need to continue care and watchfulness long after the incident is thought to be over or even declared being “secure”. Today, we need to be better prepared to manage these complex situations in real-time but also stay watchful and resilient as these events are more frustrating, more stressful and can have atypical, late-appearing consequences for EMS agencies, both in terms of its resources and in terms of optimizing the long-term well-being of responders and survivors alike --- not to mention the subsequent public scrutiny of actions taken that will soon follow. This will not only impact incident commanders, EMS Sector Chiefs and on-scene medical staff, but the community at large. Among many dozens of civilian MCIs that they personally managed medically, the speakers are in-the-trenches veterans of numerous MCIs, active attacker and tactical medicine situations as well as counter-terrorism planning for hundreds of mass-gathering events, including large sporting or entertainment events involving 75,000-100,000 attendees (or many more) each night. The speakers will provide some direction and recommendations on evolving challenges and pragmatic solutions for improved medical security as well as aftermath care and resilience, including technological advances. They will also refer back to information detailed in the just-published seminal textbook, Mass Gathering Medicine, including pivotal relevant chapters entitled, “Civil Unrest and Terrorism Involving Mass Gathering Events”, “At-Risk Populations within Mass Gathering Events”, and other available references.
6/11/25	Take-Aways from Recent Disasters and Active Attacker	Meetings	TBA	9:00a	5:00p
6/11/25	Incidents at Mass Gatherings	Lecture Workshop	Seminole Ballroom F	9:00a	4:30p	Lauren Young Work; Matt Zavadsky
6/11/25	Bound Tree Cadaver Lab	Workshop	Nova SE University	10:00a	11:30a	Heather Wear
6/11/25	EMS Decision-making processes from a national perspective in the first hours of the war (Magen David Adom, the national EMS organization of the State of Israel)	Lecture	Seminole Ballroom G	10:30a	12:00p	Ido Rosenblat
6/11/25	Fool Me Once... Insights from defibrillator Data	Seminar	Seminole Ballroom E	10:30a	12:00p	Mike Humphrey	We will explore several high stress real-life cases using defibrillator data. In these cases, the attending medics missed key findings, critical vital signs or did not recognize certain patient presentations for a variety of reasons. The commonalities with all of them was that even after the call was over, medics still didn't have a full appreciation of what occurred. By comparing the patient Care reports and defib data we are able to look at what was missed, and how our agency fixed the problem. We will see how these cases are difficult to simulate using traditional training techniques and how we have given concrete guidelines to implement, in future events.
6/11/25	Advanced Trauma	Workshop	Seminole Ballroom I	10:30a	12:00p
6/11/25	Cracking the Code: Metrics That Matter For Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation	Lecture	MTG Room 1 & 2	10:30a	12:00p	Tanner Smida, BS	Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) exemplifies the critical need for rapid and effective prehospital care. EMS agencies and medical directors must ensure high-quality interventions by monitoring and improving resuscitation process metrics such as time to defibrillation, chest compression quality, and peri-shock pauses. This session will provide an evidence-based overview of the most impactful metrics driving OHCA survival, practical strategies for system improvement, and a discussion on emerging metrics shaping the future of prehospital care. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge to optimize their systems and improve outcomes.
6/11/25	VAD 911 - What to do in a VAD emergency	Workshop	Salon West 4 - 6	10:30a	12:00p	Scott Stewart	This session will be an indepth review of the current state of mechanical circulatory support devices for advanced end stage heart failure. The topics covered will be durable ventricular assist devices that currently approved by the FDA, how the devices work in treatment for advanced heart failure and the common complications that may exist in the outpatient community setting. Particular focus will be on the pre-hospital triage and treatment as well as the specialized transport of these patients
6/11/25	Plasma for TBI	Lecture	Grand Ballroom H	10:30a	12:00p	Dr. John Holcombe
6/11/25	Decoding Sepsis Care / Anaphylaxis Care	Lecture	Grand Ballroom F	10:30a	12:00p	Dr. Sandra Lopez	During this lecture, we will discuss sepsis identification principles, sepsis management, and discuss common treatment dilemmas in sepsis care. During the second portion of the lecture, we will discuss current recommendations in anaphylaxis care including current treatment recommendations and discuss future directions.
6/11/25	Networking Break/Lunch			12:00p	1:00p
6/11/25	Difficult Conversations in the Face of Death & Dying	Lecture	MTG Room 1 & 2	1:00p	2:30p	Dyana Alexander	Discussing critical injuries and delivering death notifications are some of the most challenging conversations healthcare providers face. This presentation will explore effective communication strategies for delivering difficult news to loved ones, including when and how to involve family members in decisions about resuscitation and termination of care. You’ll hear real-life dialogues and gain practical insights into guiding families through grief and fostering closure. Beyond the patient’s care, this session will also delve into the vital role healthcare professionals play in facilitating the emotional and mental well-being of their teams. Learn why it’s essential to care for yourself, recognize the mental health challenges inherent in this work, and discover ways to process your experiences for long-term professional and personal health. Through this session, you will leave with tools to support not only your patients and their families but also your own resilience and well-being throughout your career and beyond.
6/11/25	Aggressive EMS Treatment for the Fire Victim	Lecture	Seminole Ballroom E	1:00p	2:30p	Stephen Wilcox, BS, NRP, FP-C	This presentation reviews all the things that have to do with preparing for and treating fire victims. This includes: the significance of preparation & training, EMS personnel's job on the fire ground, the importance of coordination between EMS and fire departments, common injuries & the types of poisoning to expect for fire victims, and how to treat those injuries & poisonings. This presentation will dive deeper into the things that are often missed by departments nationwide which is treating for both carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning. We will then take a look into the evidence-based research that shows improved survivability by using a cyanide antidote in our treatment algorithm and discuss the challenges that come along with it.
6/11/25	Advanced Trauma	Workshop	Seminole Ballroom I	1:00p	2:30p	Broward Trauma Centers
6/11/25	Prehospital Sepsis treatment, Limiting epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest and Double Sequential Defibrillation: The importance of randomized clinical trial in EMS	Lecture	Grand Ballroom B	1:00p	2:30p	Dr. Sheldon Cheskes	Moving the profession of paramedicine forward requires evidence based research similar to what is seen in all facets of medicine. During this presentation I will cover the details of the PITSTOP trial exploring the use of antibiotics and fluids provided by paramedics for presumed sepsis, the EPIDOSE trial exploring the use of low dose epinephrine in cardiac arrest and finally explore and describe new information on the technique of double sequential external defibrillation for refractory ventricular including upcoming trials evaluating the use of early DSED in VF arrest.
6/11/25	Pediatric Airway	Seminar	Seminole Ballroom H	1:00p	2:30p	Shaun Fix
6/11/25	Optimizing pre-hospital stroke care: triage protocols, large vessel occlusion scales and emerging technologies	Lecture	Grand Ballroom F	1:00p	2:30p	Brijesh Mehta & the Stroke Physicians and Coordinators of Broward County	Over the past decade, there have been significant advances in acute ischemic stroke care with the proven effectiveness of reperfusion therapies for large vessel occlusion (LVO). EMS providers have an important role in delivery of acute stroke care. Pre-hospital management of acute stroke patients involves: 1) assessment with a validated LVO scale, 3) destination triage to the most appropriate stroke center, 3) communicating pertinent stroke alert information to the receiving facility. Each of these steps requires training and education of frontline paramedics. This session will provide an overview of the latest advances in acute stroke care, case-based training of validated LVO scales, and examples of EMS stroke triage protocols from the latest guidelines. Best practices for EMS integration with local stroke centers will be highlighted.
6/11/25	Pre-Hospital Whole Blood	Lecture	Grand Ballroom H	1:00p	2:30p	Dr. Donald Jenkins	Discuss program indication, development, implementation and sustainment discuss pitfalls and practical points and outcomes.
6/11/25	Panel Set-up/Sound Check		Seminole Ballroom G	1:00p	2:30p
6/11/25	Bound Tree Cadaver Lab	Workshop	Nova SE University	1:00p	2:30p	Heather Wear
6/11/25	VAD 911 - What to do in a VAD emergency	Workshop	Salon West 4 - 6	1:00p	2:30p	Scott Stewart	This session will be an indepth review of the current state of mechanical circulatory support devices for advanced end stage heart failure. The topics covered will be durable ventricular assist devices that currently approved by the FDA, how the devices work in treatment for advanced heart failure and the common complications that may exist in the outpatient community setting. Particular focus will be on the pre-hospital triage and treatment as well as the specialized transport of these patients
6/11/25	Bound Tree Cadaver Lab	Workshop	Nova SE University	3:00p	4:30p	Heather Wear
6/11/25	Whole Blood and The Future of EMS	Closing Session Panel Discussion	Seminole Ballroom G	3:00p	4:30p	Dr. P. Antevy
6/11/25	EMS Social			7:00p	10:00p

Thursday - June 12th, 2025

Date	Class	Type	Location	Start	End
6/12/2025	Gathering of Eagles Conference
6/12/2025	State EMS Meetings	Meetings	TBA	9:00a	5:00p
6/12/2025	Quad-County EMS Chiefs Meeting	Meeting	Salon West	11:00a	1:00p

Friday - June 13th, 2025

Date	Class	Type	Location	Start	End	Speaker
6/13/2025	Gathering of Eagles Conference
6/13/2025	State EMSAC Council Meeting	Meeting	TBA	9:00a	12:00p