CME Medical Conferences

Hospitalist Procedures

A Seminar for Medical Hospitalist Training
CME Conference Description:

Hospitalist programs are quickely emerging as a dominant model for inpatient care in the United States. At present, there are in excess of 30,000 physicians whose primary clinical focus is inpatient care, and this workforce continues to grow at an astounding pace. These providers come from backgrounds as diverse as family medicine, general internal medicine, anesthesiology and pediatrics.

Procedures commonly performed by hospitalists in this patient population may not have been the focus of providers coming from predominantly outpatient practices. Physicians still engaged in traditional outpatient/inpatient practices may encounter some inpatient procedures infrequently. In addition, practicing hospitalists may encounter procedures common to hospital medicine yet less common to their own practice background. Lastly, the increasing trend of integrating physician assistants and nurse practitioners into hospitalist practices requires supervising physicians be well-versed in the procedures these providers may assist with as well as perform. Given the diversity of PA and NP training and experiences, this course will be an excellent review for these practitioners as well.

The following procedures will be reviewed in detail: Multilumen and Cordis central venous catheter insertion and rewiring including internal jugular, subclavian, and femoral approaches; thoracentesis and chest tube placement – both large and small bore; paracentesis; lumbar puncture; arterial line placement; bone marrow aspiration and biopsy – posterior iliac approach. In addition, the CME medical conference will cover conventional mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, pulmonary artery catheter placement and uses, procedural sedation and airway management (endotracheal intubation and intermediate airway insertion). This course will also cover the use of vascular and non-vascular ultrasound to assist with inpatient procedures.

The information provided will be presented within the context of the most recent, evidence-based literature relevant to the discussion at hand. Pig cadavers will be used to practice various techniques.

2010
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2011
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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CME Conference Credits: 16
CME Conference Objectives

·   Review the risks, benefits, alternatives, indications/contraindications, and techniques of commonly encountered procedures in hospital medicine.
·   Understand the post procedural management of patients with and without complications.
·   Identify the appropriate laboratory examinations to order based upon the differential diagnosis, and understand how to interpret the results received.
·   Learn about JCAHO Minimal sedation or Level 1 ''anxiolysis'' versus Moderate sedation/analgesia or Level 2 “procedural sedation.”
·   Understand CPT codes for billing and reimbursement of professional fees and services.

CME Conference Fee: $1450


  Location Dates Discounted Fee
 Caesar's Palace
Las Vegas, NV
Instructor(s): Joseph Esherick
Sold Out
9/18/2010 – 9/19/2010By Aug 18 2010 then $1350.00
 The St. Anthony
San Antonio, TX
Instructor(s): TBD
Cancelled
11/13/2010 – 11/14/2010By Oct 13 2010 then $1350.00
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
Long Beach, CA
Instructor(s): Joseph Esherick		2/19/2011 – 2/20/2011By Jan 19 2011 then $1350.00
Park City Marriott
Park City, UT
Instructor(s): Stuart Forman		3/26/2011 – 3/27/2011By Jan 26 2011 then $1350.00
Charleston Marriott Hotel
Charleston, SC
Instructor(s): Joseph Esherick		4/16/2011 – 4/17/2011By Mar 16 2011 then $1350.00
Sheraton Nashville Downtown
Nashville, TN
Instructor(s): Stuart Forman		5/14/2011 – 5/15/2011By Apr 14 2011 then $1350.00
Marriott Union Square
San Francisco, CA
Instructor(s): Joseph Esherick		7/16/2011 – 7/17/2011By Jun 16 2011 then $1350.00
Flamingo Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Instructor(s): Joseph Esherick		10/15/2011 – 10/16/2011By Sep 15 2011 then $1350.00


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CME Conference Agenda

Breakfast and Registration
7:30am – 8:00am daily

There will also be a daily 15 minute mid-morning and a 15 minute mid-afternoon break.

Day One
8:00am-Noon
Objectives
Anxiolysis vs. procedural sedation
Coding for procedures and sedation
Central venous catheter access and catheter insertion
Swan-Ganz catheterization and hemodynamic monitoring

Noon-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00-5:30pm
Skills labs – central lines and introduction to vascular ultrasound
Lumbar puncture
Skills lab - lumbar puncture
Paracentesis

Day Two
8:00am-Noon
Chest tube placement
Thoracentesis
Skills lab - chest tubes and thoracentesis
Arterial line placement
Noninvasive ventilation and Vapotherm

Noon-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00-5:30pm
Endotracheal intubation and airway management
Skills lab – endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airway, combitube
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Skills lab – bone marrow biopsy
Basics of conventional ventilator management
Questions and answers, conclusion

CME Conference Reviews

"Renewed my enthusiasm and confidence in preforming procedures." - Jyothi Swaroop, MD,  May 2010

"Excellent course.  Dr. Esherck is a fantastic speaker and did a great job teaching skills needed.  The lecture material provided was superior." - Marc Awada, MD, May 2010

"There was excellent balance of theoretical, lecture, and practical application."  - Jocelyn Ramos,  May 2010

"Excellent teacher, fantastic course" - Anonymous, May 2010

"This has given me the confidence to resume procedures in the hospital after many years in private practice.  Highly recommended" - Pamela Wilson, MD, APril 2010

"Dr. Esherick is an excellent teacher.  Very hands on and patient. J Gave us plenty of time to work on skills and stayed extra for additional teaching.  Highly recommend.  Very pertinent to everyday practice. - Jake LaFleur, April 2010

"Great course, impressed with instructor, more than adequate hands on time.  Would highly recommend to anyone for all skills levels from non-experienced to more skilled." - Anonymous, May 2009

"Very relevant for our busy hospitalist practice, will definitely recommend, lecturer very knowledgeable with topic" - Anonymous, May 2009

"Dr. Esherick is an outstanding teacher.  I envy his residents.  I really appreciate his flexibility and approachability.  He added plenty of ultrasound to our instruction which I greatly appreciated." -Brian West, M.D., August 2008

"Fantastic!!.  Well presented and well organized.  Priceless for any physician assistant." -Jed Bartschi, PA-C, August 2008

"Great set-up, lecturing, video, and hands on.  Feel extremely comfortable trying these procedures now." -Anonymous, August 2008

"Very practical and relevant.  I will be able to use this in my practice immediately.  This will definitely enhance my Hospitalist Practice." - Gregory Blair, M.D., September 2008

"Fantastic course at any level with excellent teaching and skills labs.  Dr. Esherick's book is excellent as well.  Even as and educator I found these series invaluable to the practice of Hospitalist Medicine." - Ajoy Kumar, M.D., November 2008