Department of Emergency Medicine

Procedural Sedation

November 9, 2023

1:30pm-4:30pm

Description:

This simulation course offers a unique hands-on perspective on learning procedural sedation and analgesia, using a case-based format that is specifically tailored to emergency medicine.  Course consists of pre-reading material, 1  hour didactic interactive lecture and 2 hours of hands-on practice with simulated cases and includes management of complications.

Objectives:

1. List indications and contraindications for procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA).
2. Describe an approach to PSA.
3. Explain the pharmacology for 4 medications used in PSA.
4. Compare the WRHA and Professional Association guidelines for PSA.
5. Practice PSA techniques through simulation.
6. Develop an approach to managing common complication of PSA.

Course Documents:

The following documents must be reviewed prior to attending the course:

• Course outline
• 12 page study hand-out

Course Format:

This simulation course offers a unique hands-on perspective on learning procedural sedation and analgesia, using a case-based format.  In order to maximize the amount of time spent learning with simulation, we expect participants to review the pre-course documents prior to attending the course.  This should take approximately 1-2 hours of time to read and review the material, depending on your previous experience with procedural sedation.

The course begins with a mandatory (1 hour) lecture reviewing the important concepts of procedural sedation.  The remaining time (2 hours) is spent with small groups running simulated cases and managing complications of procedural sedation, and takes place at your hands-on session at the time slot you have been assigned.   Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to class. The course will not require bending and lifting, but you should have free movement to perform procedures.

Cancellation Policy

Please read and carefully review the cancellation policy prior to submitting your registration.

• Cancellations must be made in writing.
• Cancellations received more than 6 weeks before the course date will be issued a full refund, less a $25 administration fee.
• No refunds for cancellations received within 6 weeks of the course date.
• If the resident (or program) is able to find a replacement to take the course in the place of the registrant who cancelled, the registration fee can be transferred to the new participant.  The responsibility to find a replacement lies solely with the resident or program.

Please contact at daphne.amelo@umanitoba.ca for any cancellation and transfer requests.

The Department of Emergency Medicine reserves the right to cancel any course thirty (30) days prior to the course date.  Registrants will be notified by email.  A full refund will be issued for any cancelled course.  The Department of Emergency Medicine is not responsible for any costs, including but not limited to, airline or hotel fees or penalties.