Critical Procedures Course

1. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to list for each procedure the indications, contraindictions and equipment needed. Futhermore participants will be able to describe the technique and anticipate complications and provide the follow up needed for all of the listed procedures. The participants will have practiced each procedure in a controlled setting on human cadavers. Ultimately, the participants will be more prepared to perform the following invasive procedures on patients. The list of procedures covered in the curriculum is as follows:
2. 1. Lateral canthotomy
3. 2. Facial nerve blocks
4. 3. Endotracheal intubation
5. 4. Retrograde intubation
6. 5. Cricothyrotomy
7. 6. Central Venous access
8. 7. Tube thoracostomy
9. 8. Emergency thoracotomy
10. 9. Pericardiocetesis
11. 10. Arthrocentesis of wrist
12. 11. Arthrocentisis of knee

• Registration fee: $795
• Max # per course: 16
• Waiting list: Yes
• 2020 course dates:
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations will be accepted 30 days prior to the conference date, and tuition will be refunded less a 20% administrative fee unless the registration can be transferred. A request to reschedule your participation for a future course (based on space and availability) will be accepted one time, and only if made 30 days prior to the conference date at no additional cost. No cancellations or rescheduling will be accepted within 29 days of the conference date, but you may transfer your registration to another provider if you are unable to attend (at no additional cost).
  

• Event location: Bressler Research Building, State Anatomy Board Cadaver Lab, 655 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.