KEMSA

The Last Blast of Summer is the annual conference presented by KEMSA.

The conference is a good time to network with other professionals in the business, attend great seminars, and learn about all the new products in EMS. Here is a look at what happened at the 2008 conference.

Classes at LBOS 08:

Ambulance Collisions: EMS’s Dirty Little Secret - Darryl Coontz
Left Behind - Steve Cotter
OB Delivery - Julie Ziegler (sponsored by HCC)
Excitation Syndrome - Bill Young
Leading from the Back of the Truck - Jon Friesen
Care of the Newborn - Jim LeBaron (sponsored by HCC)
Shock: The Physiological Perspective - Dr Bryan Bledsoe
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Dr Bryan Bledsoe (sponsored by Masimo)
Clinical Controversies: Technology in Assessment - Paul Werfel (sponsored by HCC)
Clinical Controversies: Technology in Assessment - (continued)
Clinical Clues (Critical Thinking) - Paul Werfel (sponsored by HCC)
Understanding Psych Emergencies - Dr Bryan Bledsoe
Just a Dish on a Tablecloth - Robert Vroman
Small Potatoes - Paul Werfel (sponsored by HCC)
Haz Mat Toxidromes - Chy Miller (sponsored by HCC)
7 Habits of Highly Effective Crash Managers- Scott Metzler
Talking to Tots - Robert Vroman
Oxygen Equipment Safety - Jim LeBaron (sponsored by HCC)
Pediatric Assessment Triangle - Dave Johnston
Have We Set the Bar Too High? - Dr. Bryan Bledsoe
Nondenominational Services - Darrel Grubbs
I Swear to Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth - Robert Vroman
Best Practices of Kansas EMS - Jon Friesen (facilitator)

Awards Presented at LBOS 08:

Lifetime Achievement Award
Donald E White Educator of the Year
Service Director of the Year
Medical Director of the Year
EMS Support Person of the Year
Presidential Leadership Award

Other Fun Activities at LBOS 08:

Vendor Showcase/Reception
Poolside Social
2nd Annual Golf Scramble
Casino Night
Giveaways
Networking
Pre-conference sessions

Sponsors of LBOS 08: