EMS Conference

Each year, the FASNY Emergency Medical Services Committee presents the EMS Conference in Selden, New York. The one-day event is packed with presentations that address the most contemporary and critical topics in the EMS community.

These invaluable sessions are complemented by a Pre-Conference Workshop eligible for Core CME credit hours in toxicology, cardiology, respiratory, psychiatric and EMS operations, among others.

Saturday, January 25, 2025 | Selden Fire Department
Conference Registration at 7:30 a.m. Conference at 8:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $20 for members and $55 for non-members (non-refundable, lunch included).

Friday, January 24, 2025 | Pre-Conference, Core CME and non-core credit hours in pediatric, neonate, OB, cardiac, and trauma.(Presented by Suffolk County EMS)
Pre-Conference Registration at 7:30 a.m. Pre-Conference at 8:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $20 for members and $55 for non-members (non-refundable, lunch included).

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Presentations

DROWNING AND MANAGEMENT OF SUBMERSION INJURIES
Presented by: Dan Batsie, Paramedic
Each year, approximately 4,000 people die and 800,000 are rescued following drowning incidents. Despite these numbers, submersion injuries are often misunderstood, leading to improper assessment
and treatment. To improve outcomes and debunk common myths, it’s essential for providers to grasp the true pathophysiology of drowning. This class will cover evidence-based best practices for managing submersion injuries, with a special focus on submersion-related cardiac arrest and how its management differs from other cardiac emergencies. The course will also provide a detailed evaluation and an algorithm for treatment and transport decisions, focused at the EMT level.

SHOTS FIRED: CHARACTERISTIC INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH GUN VIOLENCE
Presented by: Dan Batsie, Paramedic
Every day in the United States, more than 300 people are shot, and 100 of them die from their injuries. EMS providers are on the front lines of this gun violence epidemic. Today’s responders must understand how ballistic trauma differs from more routine injuries like falls and motor vehicle crashes. This class will cover the most common injury patterns from gunshot wounds and outline best practices for assessing and treating these patients. Although some advanced topics will be discussed, this class will focus primarily on the BLS scope of practice.

CROUP! THERE IT IS!
Presented by: Kenny Thompson, Paramedic
This lecture will dive into key pediatric respiratory conditions, emphasizing the differences between croup and epiglottitis in pediatrics, while also addressing RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and asthma.

PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CHILDBIRTH
Presented by: Kenny Thompson, Paramedic
Prehospital OB complications can be daunting. This refresher course is designed to help clinicians review strategies for managing complex field deliveries. When an EMS crew delivers a baby, it’s always unscheduled and often unpredictable. While new EMTs may be excited for their first delivery, experience shows it’s not always straightforward — and sometimes it can be a life-or-death situation.

This class will cover the stages of birth, clamping and cutting the cord, nuchal cord, breech presentation, fetal head entrapment, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, and the techniques for handling each scenario. This class offers hands-on training, a lecture, and discussion, making it suitable for participants of all experience levels.

“The farther you get from your last field birth, the closer you get to your next one!”