Program Objectives
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The objectives of this conference are:
♦ Recognize, evaluate and treat cardiac emergencies, syncope, pulmonary embolism and pneumonia.♦ Describe the process for preparing a hospital for an influenza pandemic, and implement a pandemic plan.
♦ Recognize, evaluate and provide initial psychiatric assessment of patients who manifest behavioral abnormalities.
♦ Recognize, evaluate and treat pediatric emergencies using state-of-the-art, evidence-based medicine.
♦ Recognize, evaluate and manage difficult airways using rapid sequence intubation and airway adjuncts to facilitate intubation
The American College of Emergency Physicians subscribes to a set of values that serve as the guiding principles for the specialty of emergency medicine, including:
♠ There is a body of knowledge unique to emergency medicine that requires continuing refinement and development.♠ Quality emergency medicine is best practiced by qualified, credentialed emergency physicians.
♠ Emergency physicians have the responsibility to play the lead roles in the definition, management, evaluation, and improvement of quality emergency care.
This conference was planned in support of these ACEP values.

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