Get ready to immerse yourself in the forefront of emergency medicine at the American College of Emergency Physicians’ (ACEP) 2024 Scientific Assembly, taking place September 29 – October 2, 2024 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. This conference will offer a blend of educational tracks designed to enhance every facet of the emergency medicine practice. Whether you’re looking to advance your diagnostic skills, dive deep into resuscitation techniques, or advocate for critical changes in healthcare, ACEP24 has you covered.

Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive array of learning experiences, including advanced echocardiography, innovative pain management strategies, interactive games, and immersive procedural labs. There will also be unique opportunities for networking and professional development through its diverse range of sessions.

Among the standout features of this year’s conference are the specialized ultrasound sessions. These sessions are pivotal for EM physicians looking to refine their skills and stay ahead in the field. The following section will highlight these key ultrasound sessions in detail, helping you navigate the conference agenda and make the most of your experience. If you haven’t yet, don’t miss the chance to be part of this event—secure your spot today and prepare for a great learning experience.

Sunday, September 29

  • Procedural Ultrasound Lab
    • Time(s): 8 – 9:50 a.m. | 12:30 – 2:20 p.m. | 3:30 – 5:20 p.m.
    • Location: MBCC, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom C
    • Description: The Procedural Ultrasound lab will provide hands-on practice and expert feedback on a range of essential ultrasound-guided techniques, empowering clinicians to confidently perform both routine and critical procedures.
    • Other: Additional fee required. 
  • Precision in Practice: Achieving Diagnostic Excellence in Patients with Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (rAAA)
    • Time: 8:30 – 8:55 a.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom F
    • Description: This session will cover ways to identify a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) and emphasize the important role of early detection in guiding treatment and management.
  • Low Flow, High Stakes: Cardiogenic Shock
    • Time: 12:30 – 12:55 p.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 2, Mandalay Bay Ballroom BCD
    • Description: This lecture will cover the diagnosis, exam features, and treatment of cardiogenic shock, helping clinicians navigate its complex presentation and multiple causes.
  • Atrial Fibrillation 2024: Case-Based Controversies
    • Time: 3:45. – 4:35 p.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 2, Mandalay Bay Ballroom E
    • Description: Emergency cardiovascular experts will debate key questions around atrial fibrillation, while reviewing evidence, guidelines, and best practices.

Monday, September 30

  • Ultrasound-Guided ACLS Resuscitation
    • Time: 9 – 9:50 a.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 2, Mandalay Bay Ballroom E
    • Description: Explore how ultrasound can enhance your ACLS resuscitation efforts by learning proper timing, alternative views, and effective use during critical moments to guide treatment decisions and determine when to cease interventions.
  • Resuscitative Ultrasonography (Resuscitative Ultrasonography Lab Prerequisite)
    • Time: 10 – 10:50 a.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 2, Mandalay Bay Ballroom IJ
    • Description: Emergency physicians will learn to use ultrasound for a RUSH exam, apply the FALL and BLUE protocols, monitor the IVC in hypovolemic shock, and detect pericardial effusion. Resuscitative Ultrasonography Lab participants must take this course prior to their lab session.
  • Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks
    • Time: 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 2, Mandalay Bay Ballroom IJ
    • Description:This course will explore how ultrasound enhances the accuracy of regional anesthesia in the ED, showcasing its use in nerve blocks with challenging landmarks through informative case presentations.
  • Beyond the Basics: Pediatric Cardiac POCUS
    • Time: 12:30 – 12:55 p.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom F
    • Description: Elevate your POCUS skills in pediatric care by mastering the evaluation of critical cardiac issues with point-of-care ultrasonography in the pediatric ED setting.
  • Beyond the Basics: Jedi Echo for the ED: Advanced Echocardiography for the Emergency Physician
    • Time: 12:30 – 12:55 p.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom GH
    • Description: Enhance your emergency practice by mastering advanced, simplified point-of-care echocardiography techniques that can significantly impact management in the ED.
  • Seeing Soundwaves: Ocular US
    • Time: 2:15 – 2:40 p.m. 
    • Location: MBCC, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom GH
    • Description: Discover how ocular ultrasound can replace the traditional dilated eye exam in the ED, using soundwaves to diagnose vision changes and integrate this powerful tool into your practice.

Tuesday, October 1

  • Resuscitative Ultrasonography Lab
    • Time(s): 8 – 9:50 a.m. | 12:30 – 2:20 p.m. | 3:30 – 5:20 p.m.
    • Location: MBCC, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom B
    • Description: In this interactive lab, participants will apply principles from the “Resuscitative Ultrasonography” lecture to practice critical ultrasound techniques with expert guidance, enhancing their skills for managing critically ill patients.This lab is limited to 30 participants.
    • Other: Additional fee required. 
  • Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Lab
    • Time(s): 8 – 9:50 a.m. | 12:30 – 2:20 p.m. | 3:30 – 5:20 p.m.
    • Location: MBCC, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom C
    • Description: In this hands-on lab, participants will simulate a range of regional anesthesia blocks using phantoms, models, and peers, with access to a variety of ultrasound machines for guided practice. This lab is limited to 30 participants.
    • Other: Additional fee required.

Tuesday, October 1

  • Diagnostic Dilemma: Dyspnea
    • Time: 12 – 12:25 p.m. 
    • Location: MBCC | Level 2 | Mandalay Bay Ballroom BCD
    • Description: This session will offer a quick review of how to recognize and manage different types of respiratory failure.

As you gear up for ACEP24, be ready to dive into a rich program of sessions that cover a broad spectrum of emergency medicine topics. Don’t miss the opportunity, register today and stay tuned for our recap article post the conference.

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