Annual Scientific Meeting 2023

Thursday 19th – Friday 20th October 2023

New Approaches to Emergency Care

Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone

General Info

Pre-Conference Workshop

Programme

Hotel

Social

Abstract Submission

Abstract submissions for the 2023 ASM have now closed and authors have been informed of the outcome of their submissions via email.

Registration

Registration for the ASM is now available via exordo.

Standard rates are available until 11th October. Late booking rates will be charged for bookings made on or after Thursday 12th October.

A limited number of online attendance tickets are available for the main track of the ASM. N.B. These tickets do not include access to the parallel Pre-Hospital and Emergency Nursing tracks or access to the sessions after the event and are only available for purchase until 11 October.

		IAEM Members		\|		Non-members
	Early bird (before 18th September)	Regular	Late (after 11 October)	\| \|	Early bird (before 18th September)	Regular	Late (after 11 October)
Consultants
2 days in person	€360	€400	€450	\|	€495	€550	€600
1 day in person	€205	€230	€280	\|	€290	€320	€370
2 days online		€375		\|		€525
1 day online		€230		\|		€320

SHOs/Regs/SpRs
2 days in person	€200	€225	€275	\|	€335	€370	€420
1 day in person	€105	€120	€170	\|	€190	€210	€260
2 days online		€200		\|		€345
1 day online		€120		\|		€210

Interns
2 days in person				\|	€65	€70	€120
2 days online				\|		€70

Medical Students
2 days in person				\|	€45	€50	€100
2 days online				\|		€50

Nurses/ANPs/Pre-hospital/Allied health professionals
2 days in person				\|	€120	€135	€185
2 days online				\|		€135

Annual General Meeting

The IAEM Annual General Meeting will be held at the ASM on Friday 20th October. Details will be sent by email to members in good standing in advance of the meeting.

Pre-conference workshop

Ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia for Emergency Medicine clinicians

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Description: Learn and develop super useful ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia skills in this one day workshop. Minimal lectures and maximal hands on practical scanning and supervision from our expert faculty. Top tips and tricks from the ICEMT ultrasound and regional anaesthesia faculty.

The programme includes an introduction to ultrasound guided nerve blocks, monitoring, consent and documentation of procedures, setting up a nerve block trolley, needle tracking techniques, lower limb blocks (fascia iliaca superior and inferior approach, femoral, popliteal and PENG), upper limb (axillary nerve block) and chest wall (fascial plane blocks, serratus anterior superficial and deep and erector spinae).

Suitable for: Interns, SHOs, Registrars and Consultants

No pre-requisite level of ultrasound experience required; beginners are welcome!

High trainee to trainer ratio with a maximum of 25 spaces available – don’t miss out, book now via exordo!

Cost: €400 IAEM members/€500 non-members

Programme:

09.30	Registration
09.45	Welcome & Introductions
10.15	Introduction to Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks: – Monitoring, consent and observation – Nerve Block Trolleys – Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity – Nerve Appearance and Needle Tracking Techniques
10.45	Needle Tracking Techniques Practical
11.15	*Coffee*
11.30	Lower Limb Blocks Videos
12.00	Lower Limb Blocks Practicals: – Fascia Iliaca – superior and inferior approach – Femoral – PENG – Popliteal
13.30	*Lunch*
14.15	Upper Limb Blocks Videos
14.30	Upper Limb Blocks Practical: – Axillary Nerve
14.45	Chest Wall Block Videos
15.15	Chest Wall Block Practicals: – Serratus Anterior – Erector Spinae
16.15	Summary
16.30	Close

Main Programme

Thursday 19th October

Time	Main Track (Marina Suite)	Emergency Nursing Track (Northgate suite)
09.30	Opening Address Welcome address from the local organisers
09.45	The Future of Emergency Care Delivery Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons Dr Emer Aherne Emergency Medicine Programme Dr Gerry McCarthy Emergency General Surgery: Is it time for a change? Prof. Deborah McNamara Trauma Units Dr David Menzies Q&A/Panel Discussion	Where We Are Welcome & Overview of 2023 Ms. Fiona McDaid ANP Update Ms Michelle Barlow National Triage Audit Ms Fiona McDaid Capacity Building: Emerging Nursing (Children) Education and Partnerships Ms Laura Currivan/Dr Suja Somanadhan EMEWS e-learning Launch Ms Fiona McDaid/Mr Fergal Hickey
11.15	*Refreshments* Sponsored by Quidel
11.45	The Future of Paediatric Emergency Care Title TBC Dr Ciara Martin Title TBC Dr Carol Blackburn Unwrapping PEM Excellence: A review of seriously good research Dr Dani Hall	Preparing for the Future The Role & Function of the National Clinical Leadership Centre for Nursing and Midwifery – Supporting your leadership development Ms Marie Kilduff Self-care for Healthcare Professionals Dr Padraic Dunne
13.15	Lunch Sponsored by Match Medics
14.15	Address from the CEO of the HSE My Approach to Change in the HSE including Emergency Departments Mr Bernard Gloster
14.45	Academic Session 1 Moderated Posters Bayer/IAEM Bursary recipient updates ITERN/IAEM Clinical Guidelines Committee updates	Bursary Finalists Bursary Presentations Awarding of Bursary
15.25	Refreshments Sponsored by Aguettant
15.45	Advances in Critical Care Critical Care Beyond the Hospital Dr David Menzies Beyond the Basics – Critical Care Echocardiography in the Resus Room Dr Cian McDermott Role of Vasopressors in Critical Care Dr Hugh O’Reilly Q&A/Panel Discussion	The Future Modified Older Persons Triage Dr Rosa McNamara Falls Assessment Dr Jamie Condren UL Dashboard Project Ms Laura Foley Acute Floor Information System Ms Pauline Biggane Summary and close Ms Fiona McDaid
17.00	Day 1 close
17.30	Opening Reception Sponsored by AstraZeneca

Approved for 5.0 EXTERNAL CPS Credits by RCSI

Friday 20th October

Time	Main Track (Marina Suite)	Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Track (Northgate suite)
09.45	Academic Session 2 Oral Presentations	(10.15-13.30) Stroke in the Pre-Hospital Setting The Utstein Recommendation on Emergency Stroke Care: A call for action Prof Freddy Lippert Pre-Hospital Care of Stroke – Can we do better? Prof Cathal O’Donnell
11.00	*Refreshments* Sponsored by Bayer	Q&A/Panel Discussion
11.20	New Innovations for EDs Digital Innovation in the NHS Dr Ben Teasdale Domestic Violence Screening in the ED Dr Mustafa Mehmood Q&A/Panel Discussion	Alternative Care Pathways The Clinical Hub: Past, present and Future Dr Mike Bennett Alternative Transport for the Non-Acute Patient Mr Adrian Schneider Pathfinder Alternative Care Pathway Mr Lawrence Kenna Exploring the New Role of Community Paramedicine within the National Ambulance Service Ms Breda Enright Q&A/Panel Discussion followed by Refreshments
12.30	Care of Older Persons in the Future Older Persons Triage Tool Dr Rosa McNamara Silver Trauma Review Clinic Dr Deirdre Breslin Integrating ICPOP and EM Dr Joanna McGlynn/Dr Teresa Donnelly Q&A/Panel Discussion	Community First Responders The Irish Experience – Communities Saving Lives Mr Ger O’Dea The Danish Case: Unlocking the potential of community first responders Prof Freddy Lippert Q&A/Panel Discussion The Future of Paramedicine in Ireland Discussion
13.30	Lunch
14.30	Preparing for and Responding to Major Events Out of the Fire into the Frying Pan: Impact of loss of acute capacity and consequences for services following the fire at Wexford General Hospital Dr Paul Kelly Emergo Major Incident Training Mr Brendan Lawlor Simulation Training for Major Trauma Dr Vicky Meighan Q&A/Panel Discussion
15.35	SimWars Final
16.15	Leo Vella Lecture
17.00	Day 2 close
20.00 20.30	Gala Dinner Reception Gala Dinner

Approved for 6.0 EXTERNAL CPS Credits by RCSI

Delegates can book rooms at the Radisson Blu in Athlone at a special rate, please book your rooms directly with the hotel by telephone (090 644 2600) or email (Reservations.Athlone@Radissonblu.com) and quote that you are attending the IAEM 2023 conference to avail of the reduced rates.

IAEM Delegate Room Rates:

Single Occupancy – €160 Bed & Breakfast per room per night

Twin Occupancy – €175 Bed and Breakfast per room per night

We have a number of social events planned throughout the ASM.

Join us on Thursday evening for an opening reception overlooking the River Shannon from the terrace/brasserie and on Friday evening for the Gala Dinner as we round off the ASM with a 3 course meal followed by live music from a local band.

Thank you to our generous sponsors who support our Annual Scientific Meeting.