About the Course
This annual Las Vegas Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery Conference has become the best attended such course in the world. Word of mouth endorsements have led to this course being oversubscribed the last 10 years, and of the more than 1300 attendees, over 80% are physicians. Our faculty are physicians in active practice who continue "in the trenches" day after day, night after night, dealing with the most complex surgical challenges. Each year, new "rising stars" join a seasoned, expert and familiar faculty. As you visit the Scientific Program section of our site, you will be impressed that such a stellar faculty has been assembled and how so much practical surgical information has been incorporated into two and one-half days. Past attendees have aptly described the conference content as an, "Incredible journey in surgical knowledge, with ‘tour guides' whose expertise and personalities make every excursion a uniquely exceptional experience," "Amazingly wonderful, fast paced experience – like drinking water from a fire hose – blew me away!" "No other course like this in the world; can't wait to return next year."
As we enter our 46th record-breaking year, it is appropriate that the continued focus be TRAUMA, CRITICAL CARE, & ACUTE CARE SURGERY. For every community, there continues to be a need for surgical and medical teams to evaluate and treat the sickest of the sick and the severely injured. With many recent surgical graduates going into practices based primarily in minimally invasive surgical subspecialties, it is appropriate that this course take a leadership role in providing a continuing education venue for the complex operative and critical care surgical challenges, with major trauma continuing to be the epitome of such challenges.
This year, in response to your requests, we are pleased to offer yet another component to the conference - MOC. MOC Part 2 requires that 60 out of 90 hours must include a self-assessment activity. This meeting will contain a self-assessment component
Goals
This program offers comprehensive continuing education in the treatment of critically ill and injured patients, stressing current basic and cutting edge guidelines and technology for evaluation, diagnosis and management. The course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those caring for ill and injured patients in rural, urban and suburban hospitals.
Objectives
- Describe innovative, appropriate techniques and technology for optimal care of the injured or seriously ill patient in urban and rural settings
- Discuss treatments, techniques and technology for optimal care in the critical care setting
- Apply concepts from urban and rural trauma and acute care surgery case studies to the practice setting
- Discuss practical exposure techniques and guidelines for management of injuries
- Discuss appropriate surgical response to injuries and illness with added complicating factors
- Discuss the ethical dilemmas of trauma and critical care
- Discuss management, technology and techniques for optimal care of diverse trauma and critical care related issues
- Evaluate lessons learned in providing quality trauma care in the practice setting
Educational Methods
Didactic lectures, panel discussions, audiovisual aids, course syllabus, questions and answers and self-test.
Target Audience
The course is primarily designed for trauma surgeons working in Level I-IV trauma centers. In addition, general surgeons, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, trauma coordinators, surgical residents, thoracic surgeons, trauma nurses, physician assistants, administrators and EMS coordinators will benefit from this course.
ACCREDITATION
The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
CME CREDIT
The American College of Surgeons is reviewing this activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation will also be applied for from other appropriate medical specialty organizations.
For the purposes of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC)
MOC Part 2 requires that 60 out of 90 hours must include a self-assessment activity.
This meeting will contain a self-assessment component
REGISTRATION
Registration is limited to the first 1,300 registrants. To register online using a credit card, complete the online registration form found in the Registration section of this web site. If you wish to pay by check or money order, complete the Advance Registration Form [pdf] and mail it to the indicated address. There is a $95.00 charge for cancellations, and no refunds after February 28, 2013.
The registration fee includes: participation in all sessions, course syllabus (thumbdrive), continental breakfasts, coffee and refreshment breaks, breakfast programs, Monday Luncheon Session, and the Tuesday evening Meet the Professor-Discuss the Issues reception and dance.
Please note that there is a lower EARLY registration fee for paid registrations received by February 10, 2013.
We cannot take course reservations over the phone or via fax
CANCELLATION POLICY
REFUNDS are available, less $95.00 processing fee, up to February 28, 2013. No refunds will be given on requests postmarked after February 28. Please note that cancellations must be submitted in writing prior to February 28, 2013. Cancellations will not be accepted over the telephone. Upon receipt of your letter/email of cancellation, you will receive immediate confirmation. No refunds will be issued after February 28, 2013. If canceling, mail/fax your cancellation request on or before February 28 to:
Mary Allen, Program Coordinator
Trauma & Critical Care Foundation
P.O. Box 35850
Houston, Texas 77235
Telephone: 713-798-4557
Fax: 713/796-9605
Email: Redstart@aol.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Please remember that our room block has sold out at least 6 weeks prior to the meeting
for the past three years, so you must book early to stay at the convention hotel!
EARLY BIRD RATES WILL BE POSTED SOON!!
ONLINE HOTEL BOOKING VIA THIS LINK WILL BE ACTIVE SOON!
To Book By Phone:
To Book Caesars Palace by phone, call (866) 227-5944. Your Booking Group Code is SCTCC2. If interested in booking a suite, contact Carol Antonelli at (702) 731-7064; antonellic@caesarspalace.com
To Book Flamingo Las Vegas by phone, call (866) 227-5944. Your Booking Group Code is SFACS2.
For additional information, contact:
Mary Allen, Program Coordinator
Trauma & Critical Care Foundation
P.O. Box 35850
Houston, Texas 77235
Telephone: 713-798-4557
Fax: 713-796-9605
Email: Redstart@aol.com
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION IN LAS VEGAS
LAS Xpress provides transportation Service between McCarran Airport (LAS) and Caesars Palace and the Flamingo Las Vegas for $19.99 Airport Transfer Inclusive. If you wish to use this service, click on the below link to make your reservation.
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