High Acuity, Low Occurrence (HALO) Procedures Course

Who Is This Course For?
This course is meant for Emergency Physicians, Critical Care Specialists, Trauma Surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP), Anesthesiologists, Residents & Fellows in Emergency and Critical Care. Whether you encounter these emergencies occasionally or want to ensure your preparedness, this course will enhance your ability to manage these critical situations with confidence.

Format
The 1-day course is taught with the help of lectures followed by hands-on practice sessions in small groups. Expert faculty will provide guidance and supervision to make sure you learn the correct technique to make the best use of the skills gained in the course. The course is structured to give you ample practice.

Course Highlights
Hands-On Practice of Rare Procedures
Master essential techniques for procedures that are infrequently encountered but vital in emergency and critical care settings
Comprehensive, Step-by-Step Training
Learn the methodology, decision-making process, and execution of critical interventions in high-pressure situations
Realistic, high-fidelity Simulation
Train with animal cadavers to practice with real tissue and ensure you’re fully prepared for real-world clinical encounters

Key Procedures Covered
Surgical Cricothyrotomy( FONA)
Perfect your ability to perform an emergency airway intervention in cases of airway obstruction
Pericardiocentesis
Learn to swiftly and safely remove fluid from the pericardium in cases of cardiac tamponade
Emergency Open (Clamshell) Thoracotomy
Understand the steps for life-saving thoracotomies in traumatic cardiac arrest situations. Perform this on Animal Cadavers to get that realistic feel
Resuscitative Hysterotomy
Understand the steps for life-saving Hysterotomies in maternal cardiac arrest situations. Perform this procedure on animal cadavers
Lateral Canthotomy
Perform this procedure on animal cadavers

Why Choose This Course
Expert Instruction
Led by top emergency and trauma physicians with real-world experience in performing rare, high-stakes procedures
High-fidelity simulation
All procedures performed on animal cadavers/ high-fidelity simulators to give you the realistic feeling
Hands-On Training
Gain invaluable experience in a controlled, supervised environment with immediate feedback
Real-Life Scenarios
Engage in realistic simulations that replicate high-pressure emergencies, giving you the experience to stay calm and focused in real-life situations
Certification
Earn a certification of completion that highlights your proficiency in managing high-acuity, low-occurrence procedures