2025 Spring Safety and Education Conference 05.3.25
This training program is designed to enhance the critical care skills, operational readiness, and safety awareness of medical crew members, ensuring excellence in air and ground medical transport. It focuses on the practical application of advanced equipment, adherence to updated clinical protocols, and preparation for high-stakes scenarios. Participants will gain hands-on experience with essential medical equipment, including the Zoll Monitor for invasive line monitoring and pacing, the Hamilton ventilator for advanced respiratory support, and the Saphire Med Pump for precise medication administration. The training also covers the setup and use of specialized devices like transvenous pacers, iSTAT analyzers, and Pedi-Mate pediatric transport systems, ensuring competency in managing diverse patient populations. In the medical education segment, participants will review protocol updates, refine ventilation techniques, and master advanced airway management, critical for providing optimal care during transport. The safety component addresses critical incident management, including post-mortem care, handling incapacitated pilot scenarios, and practical survival skills for emergencies. These modules prepare crews for unforeseen challenges while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism. This comprehensive program empowers medical crews to deliver exceptional care, effectively use advanced tools, and respond confidently to complex medical and operational situations. It prioritizes patient outcomes, crew safety, and the seamless execution of critical care transport.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Learning Objectives
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to operate the Zoll Monitor to perform invasive line monitoring and pacing effectively.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to set up the Hamilton ventilator circuit and demonstrate proficiency in knobology.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to program and utilize the Saphire Med Pump for medication administration.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to insert and manage a transvenous pacemaker in a simulated environment.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to perform intraosseous (IO) access and administer medications through it.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to perform needle decompression accurately using anatomical landmarks.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to intubate a mannequin using standard and advanced techniques.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to utilize the Pocket CMAC and upload Best Practice Guidelines (BPG).
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to analyze results using the iSTAT device for point-of-care testing.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to apply OptiFlow for high-flow oxygen therapy.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to secure a pediatric patient using Pedi-Mate and review its use in air and ground transport.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to administer medication via the Aerogen nebulizer during critical care transport.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to manage an Atrium chest drainage system, including troubleshooting and ensuring functionality.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to identify and apply updates to clinical protocols in their practice.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to optimize patient ventilation using advanced airway management techniques.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to assess and manage various airway emergencies according to best practices.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to perform post-mortem patient management with professionalism and safety in mind.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to respond effectively to an incapacitated pilot scenario using predefined emergency protocols.
- At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to demonstrate hands-on survival techniques applicable to air medical evacuation scenarios.
2025 Spring Education Agenda Time | Topic | Format |
09:00 – 09:15 AM | Welcome, Objectives & Safety Briefing | Instructor-led |
09:15 – 10:15 AM | Zoll Monitor: Invasive Lines & Pacing | Hands-On/Scenario |
10:15 – 11:15 AM | Hamilton Ventilator: Knobology & Circuit Setup | Demo + Skill Station |
11:15 – 12:00 PM | Saphire Pump & Transvenous Pacer Operation | Hands-On Workshop |
12:00 – 01:00 PM | Lunch Break | — |
01:00 – 01:45 PM | Needle Decompression, IO, & Chest Drain Review | Skill Lab |
01:45 – 02:30 PM | Mannequin Intubation & Pocket CMAC Uploads | Simulation Practice |
02:30 – 03:15 PM | iSTAT, OptiFlow, Pedi-Mate & Aerogen Overview | Rotating Stations |
03:15 – 04:00 PM | Protocol Updates, Airway & Ventilation Review | Case-Based Discussion |
04:00 – 04:45 PM | Safety Scenarios: Post-Mortem, Incapacitated Pilot | Team-Based Simulation |
04:45 – 05:00 PM | Q&A, Wrap-Up, Evaluations | Group |
Justin Beal BS, RN, PHRN, NRP
Marion Jones MSN, RN
Frank Guyette MD, MPH
Christian Martin-Gill MD, MPH
Matt Kravetsky BS, NRP
Andrew Basile BSN, RN
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.5 contact hours.
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 6.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 6.50 Attendance