Annual Scientific Meeting 2021
Thursday 14th – Friday 15th October
Exclusively online
Registration
Registration is now closed. Registered delegates will receive joining instructions via email on Wednesday 13 October.
See rates
| Ticket type | Full ASM | One day rate |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant – IAEM member | €175 | €125 |
| Consultant – non-member of IAEM | €350 | €225 |
| NCHD – IAEM Member | €80 | €50 |
| NCHD – non-member of IAEM | €160 | €100 |
| Nurse/Pre-Hospital/Allied Health Professional | €80 | €50 |
| Medical Student | €25 | – |
Programme
This year we will have a full two-day programme with nursing and pre-hospital breakout sessions on Thursday 14 October.
Thursday 14th October
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09.15 | Introduction & Welcome | Dr Alan Watts |
| 09.25 | President’s Address | Mr Fergal Hickey |
| 09.40-10.45 | Session 1 | |
| 09.40 | Top 5 Critical Care Papers of 2021 | Dr Rob McSweeney |
| 10.00 | #EndPJparalysis | Dr Sinead Ni Bhraonain |
| 10.20 | Introduction to Activity-Based Funding | Dr Tom MacMahon/Mr Gerry McCarthy |
| 10.45-11.15 | Break | |
| 11.15-13.15 | Nursing track | Pre-Hospital Track |
| 13.15-14.15 | Lunch | |
| 14.15-15.35 | Session 2 | |
| 14.15 | Top 5 Paediatric EM Papers | Dr Tom Waterfield |
| 14.35 | HSE Approaches to Improving Health & Wellbeing | Dr Philip Crowley |
| 14.55 | Wellbeing in the Digital Era | Dr Una Kennedy |
| 15.15 | IEMTA Wellbeing | Dr Deirdre Breslin |
| 15.35-16.05 | Break | |
| 16.05-17.00 | Session 3 | |
| 16.05 | Hospital Doctor Retention & Motivation Project | Dr Niamh Humphries |
| 16.20 | IEMTA Survey | Dr Orla Kelly |
| 16.40 | Reseting EM Post-COVID | Dr Katherine Henderson |
| 17.00-18.00 | ‘Happy Hour’ – EM/Trivia Quiz | |
| 18.30-19.30 | IEMTA AGM (Members only) |
Friday 15th October
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08.45-10.00 | IAEM AGM (Members only) | |
| 10.15-11.35 | Session 1 | |
| 10.15 | Implementation of Simulation on Clinical Sites – A National Strategic Guide | Prof. Dara Byrne |
| 10.35 | Simulation & Training for Safety | Mr Mark Gallagher |
| 10.55 | SimWars: History | Dr Jamie Condren/Dr Tiarnan Byrne |
| 11.15 | Vitual SimWars Demo | |
| 11.35-12.00 | Break | |
| 12.00-13.00 | Session 2 | |
| 12.00 | Top 5 EM Papers (that aren’t about COVID-19) | Prof. Simon Carley |
| 12.20 | Tranexamic Acid: What We Know Today | Dr Rich Carden |
| 12.40 | The Presentation and Pathway of Those Who Die From a Mis-Diagnosis of Aortic Dissection | Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch | |
| 14.00-14.50 | Academic Session | |
| 14.00 | Moderated Posters | |
| 14.35 | Bursary Recipient Presentation | Dr Jeff Mulcaire |
| 14.40 | ITERN Update | Dr Etimbuk Umana |
| 14.45 | IAEM Clinical Gudelines Update | Dr Karen Harris |
| 14.50-15.00 | Break | |
| 15.00-17.15 | Academic Session (Continued) | |
| 15.00 | Oral Presentations | |
| 16.45 | Leo Vella Lecture |
Thursday 14 October – 6.0 CPD Credits
Friday 15 October – 6.0 CPD Credits
Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-conference workshops will be held on Wednesday 13th October.
Good Clinical Practice
Good Clinical Practice
Wednesday 13 October, 10.00-12.00
Online
Certified Training in Research
This training is open to all healthcare professionals and is relevant to research staff involved in the set up and conduct of clinical trials.
The following content is included:
- Introduction to Drug Development and Clinical Research
- Research Ethics and Clinical Research Governance
- Principles of Good Clinical Practice
- Investigator Responsibilities
- Essential Documents
- Regulatory Inspection
The course is delivered with a practical focus with group workshops and many opportunities for discussion and questioning.
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance which will be valid for 2 years and will demonstrate the participant’s evidence of GCP training for regulated research studies.
‘Would highly recommend the GCP training to all EM trainees and consultants with an interest in research. Very valuable 2-year certification to have. Excellent faculty,’ Dr Damien Ryan, Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor & Consultant in Emergency Medicine
2.0 CPD credits
Shock in Resus - Critical Care Tips for Emergency Physicians
Shock in Resus
Wednesday 13 October, 14.00-17.15
Online
Critical Care Tips for Emergency Physicians
Do you love resuscitation and critical care and want to enhance your skills? Are you intimidated by the crashing patient? In either case, this is the course for you!
Join Emergency Medicine and Critical Care experts as they guide you in a Masterclass in Shock in Resus.
Topics include:
- Fluids in Septic Shock
- Peripheral Pressors
- Blood Gas in a Rush
- Management of Cardiogenic Shock
- POCUS in shock
- Airway Management in Shock
- Training in Intensive Care from EM
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn Critical Care Tips for Emergency Physicians!
3.0 CPD Credits
Level 1 Ultrasound for Consultants
Level 1 Ultrasound for Consultants
Wednesday 13 October, 09.00-16.15
Tallaght University Hospital
A level 1 ultrasound course including physics, knobology, EFAST, AA assessment, focused echo in emergency life support and vascular access. A formal level 1 ultrasound course perfect for novices and as a refresher course for those with previous experience.
- Standardised lectures with maximal hands on practical scanning time.
- Advice on achieving level 1 sign off and supervision of ultrasound core skills on the shop floor.
Open to Consultants only, this course will be held in Tallaght University Hospital on Wednesday 13 October, 09.00-16.15.
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 09.00-09.15 | Registration |
| 09.15-09.30 | Welcome & introduction |
| 09.30-10.00 | Physics & knobology lecture |
| 10.00-10.30 | Knobology practical |
| 10.30-10.45 | Coffee |
| 10.45-11.00 | EFAST lecture |
| 11.00-11.45 | EFAST practical + scenarios |
| 11.45-12.00 | AA assessment lecture |
| 12.00-12.45 | AA assessment practical + scenarios |
| 12.45-13.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30-14.00 | Echo guided life support lecture |
| 14.00-15.00 | Echo practical + scenarios |
| 15.00-15.15 | Vascular access lecture |
| 15.15-16.00 | Vascular access practical + scenarios |
| 16.00-16.15 | Closing remarks |
6.0 CPD Credits
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held online at 08.45 on Friday 15 October. Access details will be sent to members by email in advance of the meeting.
