2025 EIRMC EMS Conference

Sponsored by Air Idaho Rescue

Saturday, March 1
Taylorview Middle School
350 Castlerock Lane, Idaho Falls

Free!

Registration is now closed.

If you wish to attend, but have not yet registered, please come to the event anyways. We will register you on-site as a "walk in" and assign breakouts based on availability.

• Compassion Fatigue- Building Resilience- BJ Merry, M.Ed., NRP, Sublette County EMS Director
• Vision, Aphasia, Neglect (VAN) and Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) – Dr. William Hills
• Neurosurgical Management of Trauma Schlauderaff – Dr. Abe Schlauderaff
• Suicide in Idaho: Facts and Fictions – Dr. Matthew Larsen
• Trauma Run Review – Dr. Michael Lemon

Breakout sessions

1. Splinting Techniques for Traumatic Injuries- Johnny Hayden, CCRN, CFRN,CEN

   Hands-on splinting skills station.

2. Inbound Helicopters and Helipad Safety - Shaun Powell, Air 1 Lead Pilot

   Discussion on communication, helipad safety and general operations around helicopters.

3. The Airway: Back to Basics and Why- Tyler Jensen, , Paramedic FP-C; Air Methods

   Manage their airway as if they were doing your job. Emphasis on positioning, basic management, and the end goal of oxygenation.

4. Brain Matters: Stroke Signs & GCS in Action- Mackenzie Perren, RN; ER Clinical Educator

   We’ll explore the critical signs of stroke and how to quickly recognize them in the field. Discussion of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and how to accurately assess neurological status to make informed decisions in time-sensitive situations.

5. Strangulation Response- Chantel Mower, RN,SANE-A, SANE-P and Amanda Cook, RN, SANE

   Response to strangulation involving intimate partners or sexual assault survivors

6. Pediatric Endocrine Emergencies- Dr. Joshua Smith; Pediatric Endocrinologist

   Dr. Smith educates on “in the field” response for children experiencing endocrine-related emergencies.

7. Restarting a Clogged Heart- Lisal Drollinger, RN; EIRMC Cardiac Team

   Case studies involving cardiac arrest and STEMI.

8. Respiratory Distress in Children- EIRMC Pediatrics Team

   Learn the signs of respiratory distress in kids and how "in the field" response

9. Recognizing Signs of Non-Accidental Pediatric Trauma –Jamee Talamantez, RN; EIRMC ER

   Learn more about how to accurately identify signs of abuse in children.

10. A Perfect Storm (of Good Things). - Sheandi Richins, RN; EIRMC Pediatric Trauma Manager

    A case review of when trauma coordination goes well.

11. Pregnancy Changes Everything - EIRMC Women’s Services Dept.

    Learn about changes during pregnancy and why it matters. Quick assessment of labor, and discussion of next steps after delivery- what you need to know for “in the field” management.

12. Navigating Scene Dynamics and Microaggressions in EMS- Chief Jon Perry, Idaho Falls Fire Department

    Developing emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills in order to better manage patient care during emotionally-charged situation.

Agenda