1. T HE L ONG H OT S UMMER
A Conference on Trauma and Emergency Care
March 8 & 9, 2013—Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
SPONSORED BY NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE

2.
Dear EMS Provider
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2013
8, 2013
Welcome to the 24th Annual Long Hot Summer— 8:00 AM
Criitical Care Track Pt. Assessment OB, Infants & Child OB, Infants & Child Airway
A Conference on Trauma & Emergency Care. You’ll
1A 12 Lead ECG Interpreta‐ 2A Geriatric Emergencies— 3A Battered & Beaten: 4A Upside Down Kids— 5A Basic Adult Airway
be pleased to see we are back at your favorite tion—Blocks & Hypertrophies— Michael Sanford, NREMT‐P and Uncovering the Invisible Signs Jules Scadden, PS Management—Mark Conterato,
Michelle Erickson, RN, EMT Tom Schwartz, NREMT‐I of Domestic Abuse—Jason Dush, MD, Melinda Wells, NREMT‐P &
venue—formerly the Northland Inn and now the
FF, NR/CCEMT‐P, FP‐C Seth Witthuhn, NREMT‐P
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. The hotel was
given a 24 million dollar renovation that includes 9:00 Break
Marriott's check‐in "pods," a new business center , 9:15
Elective Trauma
fitness center and a private dining area. All guest
rooms and conference space have been completely 3B Severe Weather Spotting— 4B Pelvic Trauma—
Brad Winger David Templeman, MD
refurbished.
10:15 Break Break
During this two‐day event, you will hear from some
10:30
Criitical Care Track Elective OB, Infants & Child Elective
of today’s foremost leaders in emergency care and
participate in an action packed agenda that includes 1C Analgesics, Sedatives & 3C Highway Madness: How the 4C Perfect Storm: OB Emer‐ 5C Responder Rehab—Steven
Paralytics, Seth Witthuhn, (bleep) Did that Happen?— gencies—Jules Scadden, PS Baker, NREMT‐P
several hands‐on sessions where you learn by doing.
NREMT‐P John McClellan
This year we’ve added a Critical Care Track—
11:30 Lunch
content designed for Paramedics, RNs, RTs, NPs
and PAs who assess, treat and prepare patients 12:30 PM Opening Remarks —EMS Color Guard
for transport in either air or ground setting. OB, Infants & Child
12:45
It wouldn’t be an EMS conference without the fun Keynote Address: Recognizing Abusive Injuries—Richard Kaplan, MD
and this year we’re bringing the fun to you. Jonah 1:45 Break
and the Whales—one of the Twin Cities' most 2:00 Criitical Care Track Medical/Behavioral Medical/Behavioral Trauma Trauma
popular bands will be performing at the hotel at
8 PM. Grab a friend and join us for music and 1D Critical Care Airway & 2D Use of Force— 3D Synthetic Cannabis— 4D Crush Injury vs. Crush 5D Current Approaches to
munchies. All are welcome. Ventilator Lab—Mark Conterato, Steve Anderson Richard Moldenhauer, MS Syndrome—Jason Dush, FF, NR/ Trauma Care—
MD, Melinda Wells, NREMT‐P & CCEMT‐P, FP‐C Greg Beilman, MD
Seth Witthuhn, NREMT‐P
We look forward to seeing you in March. 3:00 Break
3:15 Medical/Behavioral OB, Infants & Child Medical/Behavioral
3E Heroin in Minnesota— 4E Asthma in Children—Paula 5E Just a Spoonful of Medi‐
Richard Moldenhauer, MS Kocken, MD cine: Medical Emergencies—
Jules Scadden, PS
4:15 Break
4:30 Closing Address: —What’s It Like on the Hot Seat? An EMS Mock Cross Examination—Ryan Stark, JD
North Memorial Professional
Education Staff 5:30 Adjournment
7:30 Music and Munchies—EMS Social Hour(s)! Band starts at 8 PM

3. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013
9, 2013
7:45 AM Exhibits Open — Check in — Continental Breakfast EMT Recertification—
Training Division Categories
8:30 Opening Session—Who’d a Thought? The New Trends of Chemical Suicide— Jason Dush, FF, NR/CCEMT‐P, FP‐C
Division Hours Needed
9:30 Break
Airway 2
9:45 Criitical Care Track Elective Elective Trauma Medical/Behavioral
1F Intra Aortic Balloon
2F Clandestine Drug Lab— 3F Drowning Prevention— 4F True Stories from North 5F Street Drugs— Medical/Behavioral 4
Pumps—Lisa Haugen Brad Winger Patty Reicks & Memorial Ambulance— Mark Conterato, MD
LeeAnn Mortensen G. Patrick Lilja, MD
10:45 Break 2
OB, Infants & Child
11:00 Criitical Care Track Elective Medical/Behavioral OB, Infants & Child Medical/Behavioral
1G Ventricular Assist 2G Applications of Smart 3G Autism Spectrum 4G Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad 5G What You Thought You Trauma
4
Devices—Lisa Carter Phones & Tablets in EMS— Disorders: Awareness for Kids—Jules Scadden, PS Knew About Cardiac Arrest But
Matt Hill Healthcare Providers— Probably Don’t—
Eric Roetiger, EMT‐P RJ Frascone, MD
Pt. Assessment
3
12:00 Lunch
1:15 PM Criitical Care Track Pt. Assessment Medical/Behavioral Medical/Behavioral Pt. Assessment Elective 3
1H Size DOES Matter—Jason 2H He Ain’t Heavy— 3H Use of Force— 4H 12 Lead ECG for the First 5H Preparing Your Patient for
Dush, FF, NR/CCEMT‐P, FP‐C Jules Scadden, PS Steve Anderson Responder— Long Distance Transport—
Michelle Erickson, RN, EMT John Lyng, MD
2:15 Break Break
2:30 Criitical Care Track OB, Infants & Child Elective
1I TXA, Coagulants & 2I Real Life Smurfs: The Blue 5I EMS Roles During Crisis:
Anti‐Coagulants— Baby Syndromes— Standards of Care—
Seth Witthuhn, NREMT‐P Jules Scadden, PS Dr. Paula Kocken
3:30 Break
“Loved it!! As always, with any North experience, top notch!”
Todd Eckel, EMT‐B
3:45 Closing Session— Creating a Culture of Civility: Challenges, Chaos and Recommendations—Jason Dush, FF, NR/CCEMT‐P, FP‐C
Renville, MN
4:45 Adjournment “This conference is one of the greatest collections of speakers and
See you in 2014!! experts in their field. Highly recommend no matter what field of
medicine you are in.”
Chad Thompson, Paramedic, Medical Student
Minneapolis, MN

4. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS • Comfortable work
environment provided by
a custom designed
7025 Northland Drive pivoting desk &
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 ergonomic chair.
(763) 536‐8300 (877)‐303‐1681 • Extra comforts
provided by a pull‐out
Formerly the Northland Inn, the newly remodeled sofa sleeper, over‐sized
Marriott Minneapolis Northwest boasts closets.
• 230 sophisticated
yet functional guest • The Boundary Waters Coffee Shop featuring
suites designed with a Caribou coffee and light meals.
living room & a
separate bedroom. North Memorial has arranged for a block of rooms at
• Room amenities a special rate of $115/night single or double, exclusive
or in‐room dining of taxes. To make reservations, please CLICK HERE
selections. or call (763) 536‐8300 and mention you are with the
North Memorial Conference “The Long Hot
• A “Revive"
Summer”. This rate will be honored until February
bedding package with
13, after which reservations will be accepted on a
elegantly appointed
space available basis. Maximum occupancy of the
bathrooms and
guest suites is four (4) people per suite.
aromatherapy bath
amenities.
• Two flat‐screen
LCD televisions, high‐
speed Internet access
and two telephones.
Let’s Party!!
WELCOME TO THE PARTY...JOIN US FRIDAY EVENING!
Leave the conference behind, grab your colleagues and
join us Friday evening for the most rockin' party in
town. Jonah and the Whales guarantee to bring the fun
with non‐stop rock, techno, pop, top‐40 and classic
hits. With costumes, spot‐on impersonations, visual
effects and concert quality sound and lights, this band
will entertain!!
Join us for music, snacks and cash bar at the hotel from
8 PM to 11:30 PM. Socialize & network with vendors
and other attendees and win prizes that will only be
available at the dance.

5. REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Deadlines
• Registrations received after February 22 must include an
additional $50.
• Registrations that are to be billed to facilities must be REGISTRATION FEES
made prior to February 22 to allow us time to process the (Note registration deadlines)
billing. Payments from facilities must be received
by February 22. NON­EMPLOYEE
$219 Conference Fee
• Registrations will close on March 7 at NOON when the
EMS Education Office shuts down so staff can prepare for Includes both days, lunch on Friday & Saturday, Friday
the conference. After March 9, only walk‐in registrations social hour, breaks, conference T‐shirt and conference
will be accepted. Walk‐in (at the door) registrations must binder/pen & refreshment breaks throughout both days.
include an additional $65.
Cancellations $169 Friday, March 8 only
Cancellations must be made by e‐mail or in writing only. $169 Saturday, March 9 only
Refunds will NOT be issued after February 22. There are no
refunds for “no‐shows” or inclement weather. Substitutions
NMMC EMPLOYEE
will be accepted if prior approval is arranged through the
EMS Education office before March 7, 2013 at noon. $119 Conference Fee
Includes both days, lunch on Friday & Saturday, Friday
Continuing Education social hour, breaks, conference T‐shirt and conference
This program has been designed to meet the continuing binder/pen & refreshment breaks throughout both days.
education requirements for all emergency care providers.
Certificates of attendance will be provided. The number of $99 Friday, March 8 only
hours you receive will be based on the number of sessions $99 Saturday, March 9 only
attended.
POST approved sessions are indicated.
HOW TO REGISTER
Whether you register online or by mail or fax, please
Special Needs or Services carefully read all the information in the brochure. Please
If you have special needs or services identified with the do not call the main EMS Education office to register.
Americans With Disabilities Act, please contact North We can serve you much faster and more efficiently if you
Memorial EMS Education prior to the program at (763) 520‐ register in one of the two ways noted below.
5451.
Weather Conditions 1. Register online by clicking
In the case of inclement weather, you may call (763) 520‐5451 2. You can also print the registration form in this
for a recorded message about the conference status. brochure and fax or mail to Professional Education.
Please complete a separate registration for each
Confirmations person. You can mail or fax your registration with
Conference registrations will be sent electronically. If you do check, credit card or payment information to:
not receive confirmation of your registration within one month,
you may contact us at ems.education@northmemorial.com. • North Memorial Professional Education
Please do not call for a confirmation unless one month has Attn. LHS
passed. 3500 France Ave North Suite 103
Robbinsdale, MN 55422‐2806
Fax registrations to (763) 520‐4969.
“Great opportunity for RNs to get a new
perspective on pre‐hospital care.”
Mara Thorson, RN
Cambridge, MN

6. REGISTRATION FORM—LHS 2013 CONCURRENT SESSION SELECTIONS
Friday 8 AM—Choose one
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION INCLUDING YOUR LEGAL NAME FOR EDUCATION RECORDS.
. 1A 12 Lead ECG Interpretation
(goes until 10:15 AM; do not choose B session)
Legal Name ________________________________________________________ 2A Geriatric Emergencies
(goes until 11:30 AM; do not choose B or C sessions)
3A Battered & Beaten
Home Phone _______________________________________________________
4A Upside Down Kids
5A Basic Adult Airway Management
Cell Phone or Alternate Phone _________________________________________ (goes until 10:15 AM; do not choose B session)
Friday 9:15 AM—Choose one
Home Address ______________________________________________________ 3B Severe Weather Spotting
4B Pelvic Trauma
City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________ Friday 10:30 AM—Choose one
1C Analgesics, Sedatives & Paralytics
E‐mail Address ______________________________________________________ 3C Highway Madness
4C OB Emergencies
(Must be LEGIBLE)
5C Responder Rehab
Employer ___________________________________________________________
Friday 2:00 PM—Choose one
Work Phone _________________________________________________________ 1D Critical Care Airway/Ventilator Lab
(goes until 4:15 PM; do not choose E session)
2D Use of Force
Job Title ____________________________________________________________ (goes until 4:15 PM; do not choose E session)
3D Synthetic Cannabis
EMT Medic Police Officer Fire Fighter 1st Responder Nurse 4D Crush Injury vs. Crush Syndrome
5D Current Approaches to Trauma Care
Other (Please Indicate) ______________________________________________
Friday 3:15 PM—Choose one
NMMC Employee # ________________________________(employees only) 3E Heroin in Minnesota
4E Asthma in Children
COURSE SELECTIONS 5E Medical Emergencies
To take advantage of these discounted rates, this form must be completed in full and we Saturday 9:45 AM—Choose one
must receive your registration, or the registration must be postmarked by February 22, 2013 1F Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps
2F Clandestine Drug Lab
Registration Fee NMMC 3F Drowning Prevention
4F True Stories from NM Ambulance
Full Conference Fee $219 $119
5F Street Drugs
Friday March 8 only $169 $99
Saturday 11:00 AM—Choose one
Saturday, March 9 only $169 $99 1G Ventricular Assist Devices
2G EMS Smart Phone Applications
For registrations received or postmarked $50 $50
3G Autism Spectrum Disorders
after Feb 22, I have included an addl. $50
4G Big Bad Kids
TOTAL $_____________ $__________ 5G Cardiac Arrest
METHODS OF PAYMENT Saturday 1:15 PM—Choose one
1H Size DOES Matter
Check/Money Order payable to North Memorial Medical Center 2H He Ain’t Heavy
3H Use of Force
VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express (goes until 4:15 PM; do not choose I session)
4H 12 Lead ECG for the 1st Responder
__ __ __ __ ‐ __ __ __ __ ‐ __ __ __ __ ‐ __ __ __ __ __ __ ‐ __ __ (goes until 4:15 PM; do not choose I session)
5H Long Distance Transport
Account # Expiration Date
Saturday 2:30 PM—Choose one
My organization will pay P.O Number _______________________________
1I TXA, Coagulants & Anticoagulants
Contact Name __________________________________________________________________________ 2I The Blue Baby Syndrome
3I EMS Roles During Crisis
Name of Organization ____________________________________________________________________
Sessions in RED are part of the Critical Care Track
Address ________________________________________________________________
Required Fields
City/State/Zip _____________________________________Phone_________________________________