2018 AST Surgical Technology Conference Registration Guide

The Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Beach, Clearwater Beach, historical Saint Augustine, Legoland ® Florida, and the manatees of Crystal River are all easy day trips from Orlando. 209 History of ACL Reconstruction: Current Techniques and Pitfalls Philip DePaola, PA-C (Sponsored by the Florida State Assembly) Learn about the history of ACL reconstruction, current ACL reconstruction trends and techniques, as well as their advantages and pitfalls. 210 Making Sharp Moves, Preventing Sharp Injuries Karen Turner, CST Are you at risk? Hear statistics about sharps injuries and work practice measures to prevent them. Plus learn about standard precautions and bloodborne pathogens. 211 The Relationship Between Clinical Site and Clinical Instructor Liza Chapa, CST Learn about the expectations of the clinical site and clinical instructor and how to collaborate to meet end goals. 4 – 4:50 PM 212 Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery Alejandro Pino, MD (Sponsored by the Florida State Assembly) Discuss different foot and ankle pathologies, techniques and instrumentation used in the correction and reconstruction of these conditions. HAVE AN EXTRA DAY? 213 Breast Reconstruction Paul Smith, MD Understand the different types of breast reconstruction surgeries and get into the mind of the surgeon to understand the decision-making process involved during surgery. 214 REBOA: Treating Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock Joseph Ibrahim, MD, FACS Learn how research and advancements are changing outcomes for certain critically ill trauma patients. 215 Keeping it Clean: Encountering Medical Mission Sterilization Challenges Daniel Dickover, CST, CHI Sterilization can be challenging in other countries. Learn to analyze challenges and practices when sterile processing in host countries and manage the ethical issues stemming from a lack of equivalent facilities. 216 Self-Esteem and Surgical Technology Education Jorge Zamudio, CST Understand the signs and symptoms of high and low self-esteem and how they impact surgical technology students’ performance. Then learn strategies to effectively assist students with low self- esteem. This activity has been submitted to the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc, for approval to award contact hours. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc, is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Activities that are approved by AORN are recognized as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses any product included in the presentation. 8   AST SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE  2018 ORLANDO