Under the direction of Dr. Joan Kolodzik, a frontline emergency physician with a master’s degree in human anatomy, the Cadaver-Based Emergency Procedures Course was designed to be a high-yield, focused educational experience. Taught by a cadre of emergency medicine experts, you’ll gain confidence as they take you through the nuances of performing a series of essential emergency procedures.

– Created to help optimize the procedure-related techniques and skills of emergency care clinicians
– The video was shot in a professional cadaver lab with no other students present in order to solely focus on the instruction of the distant learner
– You’ll receive step-by-step instruction on unembalmed cadavers and simulators to create a lifelike experience
– Integrates didactic PowerPoint presentations focusing on indications and contraindications for the various procedures combined with instruction on performing the procedures
– Pearls and tricks of the trade will be presented to make performing the procedures as safe and efficient as possible

Learning Objectives

The Cadaver-Based Suturing Course
After completing this CME course, participants will be able to:

– Demonstrate suturing techniques

The Cadaver-Based Emergency Procedures Course
After completing this CME course, participants will be able to:

– Assess the need for intubation
– Review technique of intubation/First pass success
– Optimize oxygenation during intubation
– Review medication choices for RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation)
– Review assistive devices for intubation
– Demonstrate intubation with devices
– Practice surgical airways

Topics 

Cadaver-Based Emergency Procedure Videos
– Arthrocentesis
– Central Venous Access
– Chest Tube Thoracostomy
– Cricothyrotomy
– Endotracheal Intubation
– Intraosseous Cannulation
– Lumbar Puncture
– Needle Thoracostomy
– Video Laryngoscope

Cadaver-Based Suturing Videos
– Suture Instrument Overview
– Interrupted Suture
– Horizontal Mattress Suture
– Running Horizontal Mattress Suture
– Half Buried Horizontal Mattress Suture
– Vertical Mattress Suture
– Running Subcuticular Suture
– Simple Running Suture
– Simple Running Locking Suture
– Flap Laceration Closure
– Deep Space Closures
– Complex Wound Repair Techniques
– Skin Stapling and Removal
– Abscess Incision & Drainage Techniques
– (Bonus Demonstrations by Dr. Jim Augustine) Wound Suturing – Preparation, Face, Hand, and Leg

Local & Regional Anesthesia Videos
– Facial Nerve Blocks
– Hand Nerve Blocks
– Femoral Nerve Blocks
– Popliteal Nerve Blocks