About this Event
Neuro Care 360 features an incredible line-up of speakers including Neurosurgeon Dr. Victor Yang, Stroke Neurologist Dr. Lauren Mai, Neurosurgeon Dr. Amit Persad, and multidisciplinary representation from nursing, physiotherapy, and ethics. Please join us for a full day of learning and socializing.
This event will be in-person with cost of breakfast and lunch included in ticket purchase.
*Please let us know when purchasing your ticket if you have any dietary restrictions*
Open to: ALL healthcare professionals!
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss emerging advances in spinal surgery and post-operative nursing care considerations to optimize patient outcomes
- Identify considerations in hemorrhagic stroke management and recovery
- Recognize the role of mobility and locomotive training in neurological rehabilitation
- Discuss ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in the management of status epilepticus and apply ethical frameworks to clinical decision-making in acute and critical scenarios
- Describe the indications and mechanisms of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and other multimodal neurological surgeries
- Outline device-aided and surgical treatment approaches for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions
Agenda:
9:00 - Breakfast and Registration
9:15 - Introductions and Welcome
9:30 - Dr. Victor Yang, Neurosurgeon - Advancements in Spinal Surgery
10:30 - Kristin Wanless, PT and Katie Gosner, PT - Locomotive Training
11:15-11:30 - AM BREAK (sponsored by Solventum)
11:30 - Kody Ambrose, RPN; Bryan Overeem RPN; Locky Butcher, Ethisict - Ethical Considerations in Status Epilepticus
12:15-12:45 LUNCH (sponsored in part by Boston Scientific)
12:45 - Heather Russell, RN - Parkinson's Disease Device-Aided Therapies
13:15 - Dr. Amit Persad, Neurosurgeon - DBS and Multimodal Surgical Treatment
14:15 - PM BREAK (sponsored by Abbott and Abbvie)
14:30 - Dr. Lauren Mai, Stroke Neurologist - Hemorrhagic Stroke and Recovery
15:30 - Closing Remarks
Parking
Parking at University Hospital | LHSC
The visitor lot (P3) and visitor parking garage (P4) are located north of University Hospital (west off of Perth Drive).
Contact Info
For any questions please email [email protected]
A special thanks to our gracious platinum level sponsors Abbvie, Abbott and Solventum. Thank you to Boston Scientific for sponsoring a portion of this event's lunch.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University Hospital - London Health Sciences Centre - B3-246 Auditorium A, 339 Windermere Road, London, Canada
CAD 22.63 to CAD 38.61
