Airway Management for Dental Emergencies

Calendar
When:
May 2, 2013 @ 9:00 pm – May 3, 2013 @ 1:00 am
2013-05-02T21:00:00+00:00
2013-05-03T01:00:00+00:00
Where:
RCM- EScuela de Medicina Dental - B-103
Cost:
75 dentist only
Contact:
Escuela de Medicina Dental RCM
787-756-7145
Educación Continua
Airway Management for Dental Emergencies – 4 hrs. May 2, 2013 and May 30, 2013 Location: Auditorium B-103  UPR School of Dental Medicine May 2, 2013 – [Online Registration] May 30, 2013 [Online Registration] Speakers DR. PETER  PORTILLA-HERNANDEZ  – Anesthesiology;  Associate Professor University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; Fellowship  Respiratory Intensive Care at University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences  Campus, 1988; Residency in Anesthesiology at University of Puerto Rico Medical  Sciences Campus, 1987; Internship in Anesthesiology at University of Puerto  Rico Medical Sciences Campus, 1984; MD at Universidad Nordestana (UNNE), 1982. DR. CESAR  HERNANDEZ-ARROYO   – Anesthesiology; Clinical Research Fellow  in Anesthesia at University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus; Research  Fellowship in Anesthesia at University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus,  2012; MD at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, 2011. Course Description and Overview This conference is aimed at promoting  a safe clinical practice in airway management during dental emergencies through  research, education and the development of teaching resources.  Participants will enjoy a lecture on the  different scientific advances and new technologies important in the airway  management after dental crises. After completing the lecture, a  hands-on workshop will be given, where medical professionals will be able to  identify the signs and physical characteristics that predispose a difficult  airway, manage airway and learn proper mask ventilation technique during  emergency settings, and properly intubate a patient. Course  Objectives Upon  completion of this course, you will learn:
  • Learn the different signs and physical       characteristics that predispose a difficult airway.
  • How to manage a difficult airway.
  • Learn proper mask ventilation.
  • Hands on practice on manikins of:
    • Mask ventilation
    • Proper techniques for management of        airway
 

Contact Information: University of Puerto Rico Continuing Education Division School of Dental Medicine PO Box 365067 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-5067 

Tels. 787-756-7145  or  787-758-2525 Ext. 1142   decepdental.rcm@upr.edu