The 12th Annual Acute Stroke Conference

Saturday, October 12, 2019, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Bucsh Student Center, SLU Campus


Two guest speakers will provide lectures regarding Stroke updates in treatment and care. Pro-Con Debate teams will discuss pharmacology topics.  Three breakout sessions, Case-Based Review, Quality Improvement, and Topic Updates will provide for individualized learning tracks and hands-on session using ultrasound equipment for Trans Cranial Doppler will keep the activity interactive.

1. Apply advanced imaging to identify tissue at risk in acute stroke.
2. Select eligible treatment candidates in the late time window.
3. Recommend ideal treatments for patients with acute stroke in the late time window.
4. Review alternative methods for acute stroke triage.
5. Discuss for tPA administration may evolve using perfusion imaging.
6. Review the guidelines for management of glucose after stroke.
7. Employ the guidelines for management of blood pressure after intracerebral hemorrhage.
8. Develop strategies for quality improvement in stroke systems of care.
9. Interpret the role of depression in stroke recovery.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. We will take walk in registrations on site.

FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations received on or before October 1, 2019, will be refunded in full minus a $15.00 Administrative Fee.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 1, 2019.

	Full Day	½ Day (AM or PM) Lunch  Included with Fee
SLU- and SSM SLU Hospital- Affiliated *Employee affiliation will be verified via registration link Attendance at course is Complimentary; however, if you wish to receive a continuing education certificate, a $25.00 tracking/certificate fee is required. Please select option and pay additional fee.	Complimentary	Complimentary
SSM Health St. Louis-Affiliated, SSM Rehab, and Schumacher; continuing education certificate included in fee.	$60.00	$40.00
Non-Affiliated MD, DO, PA-C, NP, PharmD, Nurse; continuing education certificate included in fee.	$150.00	$75.00
Non-Affiliated Allied Health (PT/OT, Radiology Technologist, Speech Language Pathologist); continuing education certificate included in fee.	$125.00	$62.50
Non-Affiliated Resident, Fellow, continuing education certificate included in fee.	$75.00	$45.00
All EMS participants Continuing education certificate included	Complimentary	Complimentary

 

Accreditation

 Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (for NPs, PAs, and other types of learners).  The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

American Academy of Physician Assistants:  AAPA AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.  PAs may receive a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing this activity.

Physical Therapy

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Continuing Education Program is a continuing education sponsor for the State of Illinois to provide Physical Therapy and Occupation Therapy CE courses. 

State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License # 216-000085 Expiration Date: 09/30/2021 - CE Contact hours: 5.0

State of Missouri: Acceptable continuing education is automatically approved if such course or activity is obtained as follows; Courses and activities sponsored/approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) As stated in Chapter 3-Licensing of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants, 20 CSR 2050-3.203, page 15.

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Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License #224-000052 Expiration Date:  12/31/2019 CE Contact hours:  5.0

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Missouri EMS

SSM EMS Department  has approved 5.0 EMS  Medical CEUs through the Missouri Bureau of EMS, TE#18933PC

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Illinois EMS

The conference has been approved for 4.5 CEs per Illinois EMS Site Code 04348E1019

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Nursing

Saint Louis University School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Midwest MSD Provider

CE Approved for 4.5 Nursing contact hours.

CE Approval NRo N20008

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Course Director
Randall C. Edgell, MD, FSVIN
Professor, Department of Neurology
Director, Souers Stroke Institute
Director,  Neurointerventional Services
Director, Vascular and Neurointerventional Fellowships
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri

Course Co-Director
Guillermo Linares, MD
Director, University of Vermont Stroke Center
Division Chief, Stroke and Neurocritical Care
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont

Course Manager
Jeffrey M. Wright, PT
Outreach Services Executive
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
St. Louis, MO  63110

Saturday, October 12, 2019

The following companies are providing restricted educational grants or in-kind support of this activity:

Restricted Educational Grants

iSchemaView, Inc.

RAPID Products

The RAPID neuroimaging platform creates high-quality images from non-contrast CT, CT angiography, CT perfusion, and

MRI diffusion and perfusion studies in email. the RAPID mobile app, and PACS.

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In-Kind Support

GE Healthcare

Ultrasound Equipment for the hands-on session for scanning the Carotid

TWO LOGIQ E Systems, two VSCANS, and one application specialist

  The following companies have been approved to set up a display:

GOLD LEVEL (click on the company name for more information)

Allergan, Inc.

MicroVention, Inc

Portola Pharmaceuticals

Stryker Neurovascular

SILVER LEVEL

ALLM, Inc.

Medtronic Inc.

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network

BRONZE LEVEL

iSchemaView, Inc.

Medtronic

Penumbra, Inc.

Practical POCUS