Trauma 2015
16.0
MOC SECTION 1
MAINPRO M1
(for MDs)
14.25
CLHs (for RNs)
CEUs (for others)
Trauma Association of
Canada
Annual Scientific
Meeting & Conference
April 10-11, 2015
Westin Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Trauma Surgeons
Emergency Physicians
Anaesthetists/Intensivists
Paramedics/EMTs
Injury Prevention Specialists
 Trauma Program Managers/Coordinators
 Trauma Registrars and Data Analysts
 Emergency/Critical Care/OR Nurses
 Simulation Providers
 Allied Health/Physician Assistants
Join us for the 2-day Trauma 2015 meeting. This year, the conference will offer
plenary and concurrent sessions on leading approaches to trauma care along the full
continuum of care from pre-hospital transport, emergency department, ICU, OR and
rehabilitation . Multidisciplinary discussions on leading practices in trauma management,
disaster management, panel discussions and open paper and poster sessions on a variety
of trauma-related topics provide a program of interest to all.
Wednesday, April 8th will devoted to a Pre-Conference Symposium on the new Trauma
Distinction Program with presenters from the TAC Board of Directors and Accreditation
Canada. Thurs April 9th there will be pre-conference simulation education courses (offsite) and special interest group meetings.
TRAUMA ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (TAC)
Annual Scientific Meeting
April 10-11, 2015
Westin Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
The Trauma Association of Canada (TAC), Canada's only Interdisciplinary Association focused solely on the care of the
injured patient, hosts Canada’s premier multi-disciplinary conference on trauma. The 2015 program will feature a wide
range of educational activities, including discussion panels on controversial topics, special interest group meetings, clinical
updates and special symposia – Scientific Program highlights include:
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Murray Girotti Injury Prevention Memorial Lecture
Fraser Gurd Memorial Lecture
International Lecture Speaker
Opening Keynote Celebrity Speaker & Head Injury Survivior
Plenary Session Paramedic Speaker on a Pre-hospital Care topic
Focus on surgical treatment of the trauma patient
Talks on current developments in pre-hospital & emergency trauma care and disaster preparedness
Use of Simulation in trauma education & skill development
Best practices in the ICU & Emergency Department in caring for the trauma patient
Talks on current developments in Rehabilitation care
Continuing Education Credit Information for Physicians
As a accredited provider, Dalhousie University, CPD designates this continuing medical education activity for up to 16.0
credit hours per hour of learning for MAINPRO-M1 of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and as an accredited
group learning Section 1 activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Canada.
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical
Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Information on the
process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme
Continuing Education Hours Information for Canadian Registered Nurses
The 2 day conference education program is equivalent to 14.25 continuing learning hours (CLH) for the purposes of the
Canadian Nurses Association national speciality certification program. Certificates of attendance (1 or 2 days) will be
issued to all RNs.
Continuing Education Units Information for Allied Health & all other Conference Delegates
A certificate of attendance for 14.25 continuing education units (CEUs) will be issued to all Allied Health & other
Conference Delegates.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2015
1400-1800
Pre-Conference Symposium
“Introduction to the new Trauma Distinction Program”
(This is a free event but registration is required)
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Presenters: Directors from TAC &
Accreditation Canada Representatives
Pre-Conference Simulation Courses
TAC is pleased to work in partnership with the following course providers to offer two full day simulation courses off-site
on April 9th. Registration for the course is separate from the TAC Scientific meeting but can be done in conjunction with
TAC registration or as a “stand-alone” registration process. Spots are limited in both courses and will be allocated on a
come-first served basis.
S.T.A.R.T.T. Course – Held at the Peter Lougheed Simulation Centre, 0730-1630 on Thursday, April 9th. Course Facilitator
is Dr. Lawrence Gillman. Registration is limited to:
12 Physicians/Residents/Fellows – Cost $200.00
9 RNs – Cost $100.00
6 RRTs = Cost $100.00
S.T.A.R.T.T. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Content:
The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course is the gold standard of trauma care throughout the world. The Simulated Trauma
and Resuscitation Team Training (S.T.A.R.T.T.) course builds on the ATLS principles but focuses on grooming an effective and efficient
trauma teams. The course focuses on crisis resource management (CRM) training in order to teach participants how to effectively
function as members of a multidisciplinary trauma team. We emphasize: communication and leadership skills, effective resource
utilization, situational awareness and problem solving, and how to enhance completion of tasks.
The course consists of a brief didactic session discussing the principle of CRM training and the history and rationale behind CRM. The
remainder of the day will consist of small groups rotating through a number of high-fidelity trauma simulations. Each will be followed
by an extensive debriefing session by experienced trauma team leaders discussing not only the medical content of the scenario but
also focusing on communication and leadership skills and applying the CRM principles from the morning session.
Objectives:
By the end of this course the participant will be able to:
1) discuss the history of crisis resource management training and the rationale for trauma team member training
2) describe the principles of crisis resource management including problem- solving approaches, situational awareness, limited
resource utilization, leadership and communication skills
3) highlight the similarities and differences between a sequential ATLS approach to trauma management versus a parallel,
simultaneous approach used in level 1 trauma centres
4) understand the organization of the trauma team and the roles of each of its members
5) have the opportunity to demonstrate and practice these skills during a simulated trauma resuscitation
Audience: The course is aimed at emergency and surgical residents, practicing surgeons and emergency physicians, nurses, respiratory
therapists and their respective trainees interested in enhancing trauma team skills. Previous ATLS training is ideal though not
essential.
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Thursday, April 9, 2015
Pre-Conference Simulation Courses
Surgical EDE-Emergency Department Echo (EDE) Course: (30 MOC Section 3)
Date: Thursday April 9th from 0900-1700
Location: TBA
Registration is open to: Maximum of 12 Participants (Multidisciplinary)
Cost per participant: $1695.00
To Register and submit payment go to: www.edecourse.com
Beginning in 2001, the EDE - ED Echo course has been taught over 700 times to over 10,000 Canadian physicians. Its use has become
the standard of care in large trauma centers, remote settings and in Canadian Forces combat units. The course is unique in that it has
continually evolved as the instructor team gained insight into the way beginners learn this skill. Numerous techniques were developed
to help the learner acquire a basic understanding of ultrasound image generation and interpretation, making the EDE Course the most
effective teaching vehicle for this modality. At the end of a single day, participants will be able to detect: Pericardial effusions,
AAA's, Intra-abdominal hemorrhage, Hemothoraces (Pleural Effusions) and Pneumothoraces. Beginning in 2014, the EDE Course has
placed all of its didactic material on-line. Participants can now read the text and watch the lectures in the comfort of their homes, at
their own pace. Missed something in a lecture? No big deal anymore, just stop, rewind and watch again. This enables us to
provide even more hands on time on the course day.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Pre-Conference Special Interest Meetings
0730-0800
Registration Desk Opens & Continental Breakfast served
0800-1600
Interdisciplinary Trauma Network of Canada (ITNC) Meeting
Chair: Ms. Ann Hogan
(Registration Fee Required)
This full day meeting is open to all interdisciplinary trauma care providers, including trauma
managers, coordinators, educators, clinicians, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical
nurses, physician assistants, researches, injury prevention coordinators, first responders, etc. The
day includes a short national business meeting, followed by formal and informal presentations
from representatives from across Canada, with an opportunity to share, learn and network with
peers. Our aim is to share best practices & develop both national and international
interdisciplinary strategies and education for the care of the injured patient and family.
0800-1600
Trauma Registry Information Specialists of Canada (TRISC) Meeting (Registration Fee Required)
Chair: Ms. Suzanne McKenzie
Trauma Registry Information Specialists of Canada (TRISC) invites all registry specialists to a full
day meeting. The day begins with a short business meeting followed by education sessions and
networking. Anyone involved in the collection, analyses, interpretation, research or management
of trauma data is invited and will want to attend.
0800-1100
TAC Research Committee Meeting (Registration Required-no charge)
Chair: Dr. Neil Parry
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Thursday, April 9, 2015
Pre- Conference Day Special Interest Meetings
0945-1000
Morning Break
1100-1200
TAC Board of Directors Meeting
Chair: Ms. Paula Poirier
Conference Day 1
1200-1300
Buffet Lunch
1300-1700
TAC Board of Directors Meeting
Chair: Ms. Paula Poirier
Friday, April 10, 2015
Conference Day 1
0730-0800
Continental Breakfast, Registration, Poster Viewing
0800-0820
Opening Ceremonies & Welcome
0820-0905
Opening Keynote Speaker
“Seize Each Day”
0910-0940
Refreshment Break
Official Opening of Exhibit Hall & Poster Viewing
Conference Day 1
Stream 1: Simulation
0940-0955
Stream 2: Injury Prevention
“Collaborative Care in Action
for a Trauma Unit: Changing
Individual Knowledge, Attitudes
& Team Behaviours”
Mirette Dube, RRT,MSc
0955-1010
“Perioperative Emergency
Management (POEM) InterDisciplinary Simulation Course”
Dr. T.Laine Bosma, Dr. Siu-Kae Yeong,
1010-1025
“From Text Books to Real Life!
Hyper-realistic Surgical
Simulation” (Part I)
Dr. Tony Laporta
“Social Media Campaign for
For Injury Prevention”
Ms. Kathy Belton
“Alcohol Policy”
Ms. Kathy Belton
“Attention: Calling EMS to do
for Injuries What Firefighters
Have Done For Fire”
Dr. Louis Francescutti
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Dr. A. Kirkpatrick
Ms. C. Vis
Mr. Terry Evanshen,
Former CFL Player
& Multi-Trauma Survivor
Stream 3: Pre-Hospital
“Spinal Immobilization – The
Latest Guidelines”
Dr. Chris Hall
“Heavy Urban Search & Rescue
Mobilization During Calgary
Flood of 2013."
Dr. Kevin Hanrahan
“Pre-Hospital Administration
of Blood Products”
Dr. Ryan Deedo
Friday, April 10, 2015
Stream 4: Critical Care
10 Things You Need to Know
Conference Day 1
Stream 5: Rehabilitation Care
Stream 6: Pediatric Trauma
Care of the Trauma Patient
1025-1040
“Head Injury & Critical Care
Dr. David Zygun
“Early Rehab in Trauma”
Dr. Chris Grant
1040-1055
“Critical Care Management
Of Severe Acute Pancreatitis”
Dr. Chad Ball
“Research on Concussion“
Dr. Chantel Debert
1055-1110
“Application of ECLS with
Trauma Patients in ICU &
Relevance for Transport”
Dr. Paul Boucher
“Spinal Cord Injury: Introduction to
ASIA Exam & Prognostic Factors”
Dr. Gillian Simonett
“PTSD /Mental Health Spectrum
Associated with Pediatric
Trauma"
Panel Speakers:
Dr. Cailey Hartwick,
Dr. Sarah Curtis
Dr. Heidi Wilkes
1115-1200
Murray Girotti Injury Prevention Lecture
“Is Preventing Injury Really Possible?”
Dr. Louis Francescutti
1200-1300
Lunch, Exhibitors, Poster Viewing
Exhibit Hall
1200-1300
Pediatric Committee Meeting
Co-Chairs: Ms Sherry MacGillivray
& Dr Ioana Bratu
1300-1430
Open Paper Sessions 1A, 1B, 1C
1430-1500
Break, Exhibitors, Poster Viewing
1500-1630
Open Paper Sessions 2A, 2B, 2C
1635-1720
Plenary Speaker
“Walk a Mile in Our Boots”
1720-1830
Bear Pit Open Poster Session
1830-1930
TAC Annual General Meeting (Open to all TAC Members & Affiliates)
2000-2200
Opening Welcome Reception (this is a free but ticketed event for delegates);Guests
$28.60 (plus tax)
Exhibit Hall
Gino Savoia, EMT, P.RRT
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Saturday, April 11, 2015
Conference Day 2
0730-0800
Continental Breakfast, Registration, Poster Viewing
0800
Day 2 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dr Andy Kirkpatrick
0805-0850
International Lecture
“Trauma and Ultrasound:
The Evidence of WINFOCUS in Third World Countries”
Dr. Luca Neri
0850-0920
TAC Presidential Address
Ms. Paula Poirier
0920-0950
Refreshment Break, Exhibits & Poster Viewing
1000-1430
ATLS Coordinators Meeting
Chair: Ms. Lucy Rebelo
Stream 7:
New Frontiers in
Trauma Management
0950-1005
1005-1035
“Recurrent & Often Hidden
Trauma of Domestic Violence”
Ms. Linda McCracken, RN
Stream 8:
Resuscitation & Coagulation
“Understanding the Meaning
of Fibrinolysis in Trauma”
Dr. Ernest “Gene” Moore
Stream 9:
Future of Emergency
Resuscitation
Reboa Debate (45 mins)
Dr. Arun Abbi
Dr. Randy Moore
“From Textbook to Real Life! HyperRealistic Surgical Simulation” (Part 2)
Dr. Tony Laporta
1005-1020
“The First Trial on the Early
Use of Fibrinogen”
Dr. Barto Nascimento
1020-1035
“Implementation of ROTEM in a
Busy Canadian Trauma Centre”
Ms. Hina Chaudry, BSc,MLT
1035-1205
Open Paper Sessions 3A, 3B, 3C
1205-1305
Lunch Break, Exhibits & Poster Viewing
1205-1305
TAC International Issues & Disaster Committee Meeting
1305
EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES
1305-1435
Open Paper Sessions 4A, 4B, 4C
1435-1450
Afternoon Refreshment break & Final Poster Viewing
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Chairs: Dr. Razek &
Ms. Diane Dyer
Saturday, April 11, 2015
1450-1520
Conference Day 2
Challenging Cases of Real World Trauma Care
Clinical Case Discussion #1
“An Ethically Challenging Severe Head Injury Case”
1520-1550
1550-1640
Challenging Cases of Real World Trauma Care
Clinical Case Discussion #2
“Complex Unstable Pelvic Fracture in the Emergency Dept"
Fraser Gurd Lecture
“Marriage of Military & Civilian Trauma Systems”
Dr. Phillipe Couillard
Dr. Chantel Debert
Ms Jill Congram BN RN
Dr. Andrew Kirkpatrick
Dr. Ross Brown
1640-1700
Presentation of Awards
1700-1710
Invitation to Trauma 2016 in Halifax May 6-7
Dr. Rob Green
1710-1715
Closing Remarks / Official Closing of Conference
Dr. Andrew Kirkpatrick,
Ms. Chris Vis
1845-1915
Pre-Dinner Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar)
1915-2300
Trauma 2015 Gala Dinner “Denim & Diamonds” (ticket purchase required)
Live Entertainment provided by "The Not Dave Trio"
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TAC Trauma 2015: Annual Scientific Meeting & Conference
DELEGATE FEE STRUCTURE
CONFERENCE FEES FOR TAC MEMBERS OR AFFILIATES (Current membership will be verified as part of the registration process)
Early Bird Rates
Regular Rates
On-Site Registration (if not sold out)
(Payment Received by March 12/15)
MDs/PhDs
Nurses/Allied Residents/
Health/Data
Fellows/
Analysts
Medical &
*Other
Students
Contact Details
Full
Conference
(Fri & Sat)
1 Day only
Fri or Sat
(Payment Received March 13-April 4/15)
MDs/PhDs
Nurses/Allied Residents/
Health/Data
Fellows/
Analysts
Medical &
*Other
Students
(April 10 & 11/15)
MDs/PhDs
Nurses/Allied
Health/Data
Analysts
Residents/
Fellows/
Medical &
Other
Students
$ 759
$439
$339
$809
$459
$359
$859
$509
$409
$439
$279
$209
$469
$289
$239
$509
$319
$269
*Other Student definition: Any student in an accredited professional nursing or allied health program currently NOT licensed to practice.
CONFERENCE FEES FOR NON-MEMBERS OR NON-AFFILIATES OF TAC
Early Bird Rates
Regular Rates
On-Site Registration
(Payment Received by March 12/15)
MDs/PhDs Nurses/Allied
Residents/
Health/Data
Fellows/
Analysts
Medical &
*Other
Students
Full
Conference
(Fri & Sat
1 Day only
Fri or Sat
(Payment Received March 13-April 4/15)
MDs/PhDs
Nurses/Allied Residents/
Health/Data
Fellows/
Analysts
Medical &
*Other
Students
(April 10 & 11/15)
MDs/PhDs
Nurses/Allied
Health/Data
Analysts
Residents/
Fellows/
Medical &
Other
Students
$809
$489
$389
$859
$509
$409
$909
$559
$459
$439
$279
$209
$469
$289
$239
$509
$319
$269
*Other Student definition: Any student in an accredited professional nursing or allied health program currently NOT licensed to practice.
Special Interest Group Meetings
Pre-Conference Simulation Courses
Date
Wed Apr 8
1400-1800
Thurs Apr 9
0800-1600
Thurs Apr 9
0800-1600
Group
Registration Cost
Trauma
Distinction
Symposium
No charge
Member
ITNC
$45
Member
TRISC
$45
Thurs Apr 9
0800-1100
Fri Apr 10
1200-1300
Sat Apr 11
1000-1430
Sat Apr 11
1200-1300
Research
Committee
Meeting
Pediatric
Committee
Meeting
ATLS
Coordinators
Meeting
International
Issues & Disaster
Committee
Date
Thurs Apr 9
0730-1630
NonMember
$60
Non
Member
$60
No Charge
Simulation Course
S.T.A.R.T.T.
Registration Costs
MDs
$200
RNs/RRTs
$100
SOCIAL EVENT COSTS
Fri Apr 10
2000-2200
Opening Welcome
Reception
Delegates – No Charge
Guests - $28.60
Sat Apr 11
1845-2300
Gala Annual Dinner
"Denim & Diamonds"
Delegates - $71.50
Guests - $71.50
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
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TAC 2015
Delegate Information Form
(for Manual Registration)
I am a current Member or Affiliate of TAC
Yes 
No 
(Note: If you wish to join or renew at the time of registration, you must FIRST go to the TAC website (www.traumacanada.org) and
follow the instructions under the “Membership” icon.
Delegate Detail / Contact Information
MD MD Resident/Fellow  RN  RRT  PA  Paramedic  Allied Health-Other
 Data Analyst  Injury Prevention Specialist  PhD  Student-Other  Non-Medical
Area of Practice: __________________________ Are you a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons? Yes  No 
If yes, Area of Specialty _______________________
Last Name: ______________________________ First Name: _____________________ Initial: ____________
Mailing Address: _________________________ ___________________________ _______________
________________
Street
City
Province /State
Postal Code/Zip
Email: (Required to confirm registration)___________________________________ Contact Phone No: ________________________
Place of Employment: _______________________________________________ Title of Position: ____________________________
Note 1: TAC publishes a participant list that includes the delegate’s name & city/province. Please check the box below if you DO NOT
wish this information included on the participant list  I do not consent to being on the participant list
Note 2: Special dietary restrictions may be accommodated. Please indicate below if you have special dietary requirements
I require the following dietary requirements: _________________________________________________________________
Note 3: I will be attending the Welcome Reception  Yes (Free event for Delegates)  No
(Guest/Extra Ticket Charge: $30.00)
Note 4: I will be attending the following free sessions or meetings:
Trauma Distinction Symposium on April 8th  Yes  No
Research Committee Meeting on April 9th  Yes  No
Pediatric Committee Meeting on April 10th  Yes  No
ATLS Coordinators of Canada Meeting April 11th  Yes  No
International Issues & Disasters Committee Meeting April 11th  Yes  No
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Delegate Fees
Scientific Meeting Fees
ITNC Day
TRISC Day
STARTT Course
Amount_
Method of Payment
 VISA
 MasterCard
Credit Card Number
 Cheque
Expiry Date:
Name of Card Holder
Additional Options
Guest Welcome Reception
$28.60 x ___ # of Tickets
Annual Gala Dinner
$71.50 x ___# tickets
Subtotal
Add 5% GST
Total Fees Owed
4 Easy Ways to Register
TAC Website: www.traumacanada.org (for PayPal payment when registering on-line)
Email:
Phone:
Mail:
Exec.director@traumacanada.org (scanned copies acceptable)
1-855-403-5463 (Toll Free in North America)
TAC, PO Box 8862, Halifax, NS B3K 5M5
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TAC Trauma 2015: Annual Scientific Meeting & Conference
April 10-11, 2015
Westin Calgary
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
THE WESTIN CALGARY
The Westin Calgary is located in the thriving downtown sector with countless shops, restaurants, and museums just steps away via
climate-controlled pedestrian walkways. Guests will enjoy the peace and quiet of 525 newly renovated guest rooms and enjoy the
convenience that the conference will be held within the hotel for all of the pre-conference meetings and the scientific program (with
the exception of the pre-conference simulation sessions being held off site at the local Simulation Centres). BOOK EARLY AS ROOM
BLOCK SELLS OUT QUICKLY!
ROOM BLOCK INFORMATION: TAC is pleased to inform delegates that we have been able to secure a block of rooms for our delegates
at a special conference rate (*plus applicable taxes) of:
Single Room
$199.00
Double Room
$199.00
Triple Room
$229.00
Quadruple Room
$259.00
* Applicable taxes include 4% Tourism Marketing Levy, 5% GST, & 3% Destination Marketing Fee
Deadline for Room Block Reservation-The "cut-off" date for reserving rooms in the Room Block is 5:00 pm Mountain (Alberta) time
on Friday March 13, 2015. After the cutoff date, the Hotel will release rooms but continue to accept reservations based on availability
and at the contract group rate. So book by March 13th to be sure to secure a room and the preferred delegate rate. Rates will be
available 1 day before (April 8th) and one day after (April 12th) the Conference, subject to availability of guest rooms at time of
reservation.
Method of Reservation
Reservations can be made on-line by visiting the special Westin TAC StarGroups reservation website at
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1406138514&key=1108DF8
or by calling the Reservations Dept at the Westin at 1-888-627-8417or through Central Reservations office in Continental USA or
Canada at 1-800-228-3000 or Alaska and Hawaii at 1-800-228-1212.
LOCAL GROUND TRANSPORTATION: (From Calgary International Airport - YYC)
Travel Distance: Approximately 28.97 km/18.0 miles
Options for getting to and from the hotel include:
Limojet
Contact: (403) 863-5268
Allied Limousine
Contact: (403) 299-9554
Budget Car Rental
Contact: (800) 527-0700
Thrifty Car Rental
Contact: (800) 367-2277
Hertz Car Rental
Contact: (800) 654-3131
Taxi: 24 hours
Fee: $30 CAD
Ambassador Limousine
Contact: (403) 299-4910
Air Linker Limousine Service
Contact: (403) 250-8300
Enterprise
Contact: (800) 736-8227
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Avis Rent A Car
Contact: (800) 831-2847
PARKING AT HOTEL
Parking Information
Self- and Valet Parking $19-38
CAD per day
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