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Forward6th Annual Neuroscience Emergencies and Stroke Symposium
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Please use coupon code: NeuroRes25S02243 to register for External (non-Mayo) only.
Please use coupon code: NeuroResMC25S02243 to register for Internal (Mayo) only.
Course Directors: Allyson E. Hamacher, P.A.-C., Gyanendra Kumar, M.D., Ali Turkmani, M.D. and Vanesa K. Vanderhye, M.S.N., RN, CCRN, SCRN
May 19, 2025 - Mayo Clinic Franke Education Center - Phoenix, Arizona
The symposium provides an overview of neurological and neurosurgical medical emergencies first responders (EMS/FD) and healthcare professionals may encounter. Lectures cover the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and complications associated with each topic. Symposium topics range from acute ischemic stroke with discussions on thrombolysis, large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke triage, and LVO stroke management, to conditions like status epilepticus, acute monocular blindness, amaurosis, CRAO, aneurysmal/AVM management, acute intracranial hemorrhage, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, neuroinvasive diseases such as West Nile Virus, the impact of stroke on patients and families, fundamentals of neuroimaging, and strategies for localizing stroke management.
Target Audience
This symposium is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, first responders and any allied health professionals practicing in neurology, emergency medicine, and primary care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify symptoms indicative of potential neurological emergencies in diverse settings.
- Review most recent clinical practice guidelines related to neurological emergency management.
- Identify skills to utilize fundamental neuroanatomy principles to pinpoint lesions through interpretation of physical examination findings.
- Discuss the pre-hospital and emergency department triage management of acute stroke.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
6th Annual Neuroscience Emergencies and Stroke Symposium | ||
Franke Education Center, Phoenix, AZ | ||
Monday, May 19, 2025 | ||
Broadcast in Mountain Time | ||
Monday, May 19, 2025 | ||
7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | Breakfast/Exhibits/Registration |
8:30 AM | 8:45 AM | Welcome Announcement
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8:45 AM | 9:15 AM | Part 1 - Pre-hospital and ED triage: Management Respiratory emergencies in neurologic disease or injury
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9:15 AM | 9:45 AM | Part 2 - Pre-hospital and ED triage: Performing neurological evaluations for the altered or comatose patient
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9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | Part 3 - Pre-hospital and ED triage: Pupil response and cranial nerves
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10:15 AM | 10:30 AM | Break/Exhibits |
10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Part 4 - Pre-hospital and ED triage: Motor Sensory, circulation assessment, and findings. From TBI, to Spinal Cord Injury, to Stroke
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11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Seizure Evaluation and Management in the Field and the Emergency Department
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11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Care of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Patient During a MS Exacerbation
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12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | Care of Patient with Potential Meningitis or Encephalitis
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12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch/Exhibits |
1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Stroke Systems of Care, Prehospital Stroke Assessment, and LVO triage
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1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Stroke Mimics and Chameleons
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2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Stroke Localization
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2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Acute ischemic stroke update and case studies
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3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Subdural Hematoma Management, Treatment update, and Case Studies
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3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Intracerebral Hemorrhage Update and Case Studies
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4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Cerebrovascular Anomalies
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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 7.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for7.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
ICPE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 7.25 AAPA Category 1
- 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.25 ANCC
- 7.25 Attendance
- 7.25 IPCE
For information regarding exhibit opportunities, please reach out to Kristy Badder.
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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