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Presented by Shelley Tees, HSBcN, Clinical Nurse Specialist Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - 1200-1300 TBRHSC - Auditorium A Poster attached for further information. View Attachment

Regional Education Rounds - Bubble Wrapped Patients: Has the quest of control in our lives and the avoidance of pain and discomfort transformed our patients lives into something worse? Presented by Dr. David Wood Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 1200-1300 TBRHSC Auditorium A - lunch provided Poster attached for further information. View Attachment

Presented by Dr. Bayliss and Dr. Flood Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 1600 - 1700 TBRHSC - Auditorium A Poster attached for further details. View Attachment

Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: - Recognize cases requiring emergent radiotherapy - Review management of patients requiring emergent radiotherapy - Review acute and late side effects of radiotherapy. Program Description: The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), in collaboration with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), […]

Presented by Dr. Vanessa Luks Poster attached for further information. See attachment Learning Objectives • To describe ways in which the lung and liver affect one another • To work-up hypoxia in a patient with liver disease • To differentiate between pulmonary AVM, hepatopulmonary syndrome, & portopulmonary hypertension • To understand the natural history, and […]

Presented by Dr. Haggarty and Dr. Bismil Monday, July 9, 2018 at 0930 Mental Health Outpatient Program -710 Victoria Avenue East, Room 270 View Poster attached for more information View Attachment

Presented by Dr. Ken Blonde Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: 1) Describe the clinical features of thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA's) 2) Differentiate between DIC, TTP, HUS, and AHUS 3) Outline the appropriate workup and intial management of TMA See attached for details View Attachment

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Define and identify cold injuries. 2. Identify the initial priorities in the medical management of frostbite 3. Identify the key treatment strategies in regards to surgical management of frostbite injury. See attached Poster for more information: View Attachment

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Develop an understanding of the spectrum of drug allergic reactions in children and adults. 2. Develop a rational approach to patients with specific drug allergies including: Penicillin, Cephalosporins, Aspirin, ACEI and IV contrast. See attached poster for more information See attachment

Differences and similarities in the use of Mental Health Act and Health Care Consent Act in Patients who are incapable for treatment decisions Dr. Ramprasad Bismil Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Identify similarities and differences between MHA and HCCA in approach to incapable patients. 2. Understand the process of using MHA and […]

Useful Keys in Chronic Pain Diagnosis and Management Presented by Dr. Hadi Shojaei Learning Objectives: To discuss chronic pain cases with concurrent mental disorders To understand the risks of developing chronic pain after acute pain To investigate non-pharmacological strategy to get people off of pain meds. See attached poster for more information View Attachment

Understanding Biologic Agents Used in Rheumatic Diseases Presented by Dr. Wesley Fidler Learning Objectives: To understand indications for biologic agents in rheumatic diseases To recognize and manage complications of biologic agents To develop an approach to patients on biologic agents who are due for surgery See attached poster for more information View Attachment

Regional Education Rounds – Building a Centre of Excellence Presented by Caroline Fanti and Dr. David Puskas Learning Objectives: • To understand the Business Case which was successful in achieving the Regional Orthopaedic Program’s Ministry of Health designation as a Comprehensive Musculosketal Centre of Excellence….How did we get here? • To understand Bundled Care Funding […]

Presented by Dr. Masoud Sadreddini Learning Objectives: • To describe the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndrome. • To assess the management of non ST elevation myocardial infarction. • To recognize the clinical implications of elevated troponin with no flow-limiting coronary artery disease. Please see below attachment for full poster View Attachment

Presented by Dr. Bradley Jacobson Learning Objectives: • To understand the scope of Opioid use locally and provincially. • To identify what needs to occur after resuscitation. • To select treatment options (ED and bridging to the community). • To create discussion: care partners and options; moving forward together. Please see below attachment for full […]

Presented by: Dr. Sara Kelly & Meaghan Sharp Learning Objectives: • To understand how ACE units are different than other medical units/models of care • To recognize the importance of the interprofessional model within the ACE unit model • To recognize importance of ACE unit care in the frail elderly • To increase knowledge of […]

Learning Objectives To provide a background on the implementation and utilization of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP) in general and at TBRHSC. To discuss the role of ASP in health care setting. To recognize the IDSA Guideline recommendation on Antimicrobial Stewardship. To identify the barriers in engaging front line providers in Antimicrobial Stewardship. Please see below […]

Learning Objectives • To better understand the path from basic cardiac implantable devices to current modern available technology. • To recognize the existing limitations of cardiac implantable devices. • To identify the upcoming advancements in cardiac implantable devices. Please see below attachment for full poster: Attachment Poster