Under the direction of Dr. Joan Kolodzik, a frontline emergency physician with a master’s degree in human anatomy, the Cadaver-Based Emergency Procedures Course was designed to be a high-yield, focused educational experience. Taught by a cadre of emergency medicine experts, you’ll gain confidence as they take you through the nuances of performing a series of essential emergency procedures.

- Created to help optimize the procedure-related techniques and skills of emergency care clinicians
- The video was shot in a professional cadaver lab with no other students present in order to solely focus on the instruction of the distant learner
- You’ll receive step-by-step instruction on unembalmed cadavers and simulators to create a lifelike experience
- Integrates didactic PowerPoint presentations focusing on indications and contraindications for the various procedures combined with instruction on performing the procedures
- Pearls and tricks of the trade will be presented to make performing the procedures as safe and efficient as possible

Learning Objectives

The Cadaver-Based Suturing Course
After completing this CME course, participants will be able to:

- Demonstrate suturing techniques

The Cadaver-Based Emergency Procedures Course
After completing this CME course, participants will be able to:

- Assess the need for intubation
- Review technique of intubation/First pass success
- Optimize oxygenation during intubation
- Review medication choices for RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation)
- Review assistive devices for intubation
- Demonstrate intubation with devices
- Practice surgical airways

Topics 

Cadaver-Based Emergency Procedure Videos
- Arthrocentesis
- Central Venous Access
- Chest Tube Thoracostomy
- Cricothyrotomy
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Intraosseous Cannulation
- Lumbar Puncture
- Needle Thoracostomy
- Video Laryngoscope

Cadaver-Based Suturing Videos
- Suture Instrument Overview
- Interrupted Suture
- Horizontal Mattress Suture
- Running Horizontal Mattress Suture
- Half Buried Horizontal Mattress Suture
- Vertical Mattress Suture
- Running Subcuticular Suture
- Simple Running Suture
- Simple Running Locking Suture
- Flap Laceration Closure
- Deep Space Closures
- Complex Wound Repair Techniques
- Skin Stapling and Removal
- Abscess Incision & Drainage Techniques
- (Bonus Demonstrations by Dr. Jim Augustine) Wound Suturing – Preparation, Face, Hand, and Leg

Local & Regional Anesthesia Videos
- Facial Nerve Blocks
- Hand Nerve Blocks
- Femoral Nerve Blocks
- Popliteal Nerve Blocks