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John Meyer
CEs: 0.75h Operations
Description: John Meyer and his REMS team were involved in a…controversial rope rescue during the 2023 season. This call made its way through several lessons learned and was even featured on the Hotshot Wakeup Podcast. Listen to John explain what really happened on scene and share his risk management decision making.
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Spinal Injuries & Updates:
Dr. Brian Clothier, MD
CEs: 0.75h Trauma
Description: Spinal cord injuries and management are always a hot topic in prehospital medicine. Review the pathophysiology and assessment pearls behind common presentation and discus best ways to manage these injuries in the field. Listen to the newest updates on long backboards, short backboards, and other ways to protect the spine and prevent further injury.
Heat, Hazmat, and Other Rope Rescue Complications for the Fireline
Room: 221
Marcel Rodriguez
CEs: 0.75h Ops
Description: The fireline presents a host of challenges for the rope rescuer – hot spots, ash, and all sorts of hazardous risks exist. Learn about the best textiles to choose to make your systems safe. Discuss hazards associated with tree anchors in a potentially compromised environment.
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Point of Care Ultrasound Basics:
Room 222
Matt Spicer, FPC
CEs: 1h Trauma
Description: Learn about POCUS basics with Flight Medic, Matt Spicer. Matt will demonstrate how to use a portable ultrasound to perform eFAST and RUSH exams, ocular nerve sheath measurements for complications with TBI and HACE, and how to identify and manage foreign objects. Attend this breakout session and then convince your manager you NEED one!
REMS Panel:Matt Adams, Marcel Rodriguez, Mark Rickbeil, Bryan Howell. Moderator: John Meyer
Main Hall
CEs: 1h Operations
Description: Calling all rope nerds… The REMS panel places rope rescue and industry experts at the center of the conversation. Listen to their opinions and experiences around popular debates. Does single rope technique have a place in rescue? What does “redundant” truly mean? How safe is too safe and what is safe “enough”? And so much more! The conversation will be moderated by REMS Lead and Rope Instructor, John Meyer. Please bring your questions and curiosity!
UTV Maintenance:
TBD
CEs: 1h Operations
Description: Practice basic UTV maintenance with an experienced instructor. Learn how to change a belt, change a tire, and keep your machine running all season long!
Vendor Walk:
Atrium
Description: Visit with vendors in our main atrium!
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Medical Skills: Improvised Splints
Instructor: Bryan Fleischman
CEs: 1.3h TBD
Description: Your days of relying on vacuum splints, fentanyl, and 10min ambulance transport have been left in the dust 10 drop points ago! Join Bryan Fleischman to learn about how to build a bombproof splint using equipment easily found on the fireline. We’ll touch on sam splint basics but quickly progress to building improvised splints with all sorts of tools to facilitate safe and comfortable transport across all manner of dozer lines.
Medical Skills B: Improvised Litters and Patient Packaging/Movement
Instructor: John Meyer
CEs: 1.3 h TBD
Description: What do you do when you need to move a patient across rugged terrain and you DON’T have a REMS team available? Learn how to use the equipment you and your crews commonly carry to build improvised litters that provide warmth, padding, and protection to keep your patients safe during a prolonged packout.
Medical Skills C: Tourniquet Conversion, Bleeding Control, and Backcountry Wound Care
Instructor: Dr. Woody Peeples
CEs: 1.3h TBD
Description: If it’s wet and not yours…you’re probably gonna have to touch it. Improve your comfort and skills with backcountry wound management under the supervision of Dr. Woody Peeples. Practice bleeding control, tourniquet assessment, and know when and how to safely remove a tourniquet in the field. You might get a little dirty with this one!
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**Interested in rescue? Spots limited. Sign up at registration to secure you spot!
Packaging the Injured Patient:
Instructor: Marcel Rodriguez
CEs: 1.3h Ops/Trauma
Description: Learn the best ways to package the injured patient for transport in the vertical environment. Different injuries require different considerations and skills. Learn how to take the patient’s injuries into consideration - while including terrain and safety factors into your litter rigging plan.
Small Diameter Considerations:
Instructor: Matt Adams
CEs: 1.3h Ops
Description: Fast and Light is the hottest trend these days. Learn how to rig rope systems with 3, 4, 5, and 6mm ropes and the equipment available to interface with these small diameter systems.
Single Rope Techniques :
Instructor: Mark Rickbeil
CEs: 1.3h Ops
Description: Learn how, when, and why to set up single rope systems and how to safely pass knots, change direction, and use your equipment to maximize efficiency during a rescue.
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