There is less than a week to still catch the Early Bird Registration date
for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Annual Scientific
Meeting coming up this March in Calgary. This gives you the chance to be
part of the Early Bird draws and to enjoy a reduced conference registration
cost.

To those of you that benefit from the bonus on the exchange rate (US$ 1 =
CDN$ 1.50) this puts even more cash in your pocket!

2001: A CAEP Odyssey – A Journey to the Future of Emergency Medicine will be
THE event in Emergency Medicine in Canada this year.  Our scientific program
will be innovative, interactive, provocative and even humourous.  Highlights
from the six major tracks and small group sessions are listed below.  Full
conference details are available at the CAEP web site:  www.caep.ca

In addition to a first-rate scientific program our conference committee and
volunteers have worked hard to organize activities that will re-energize and
rejuvenate you.  From the opening reception, A Taste of Calgary, to the Wild
West Night at a local historic ranch to the Friday night MASH Bash Gala
there will be plenty of time to enjoy yourself at 2001:  A CAEP Odyssey.

Plan to head up to the Canadian Rocky Mountains where skiing and
snowboarding will be at its peak at some of the world’s finest alpine
resorts.  Or escape to a tranquil mountain forest to snowshoe or
cross-country ski.  Calgary is nestled in the Alberta foothills less than an
hour from the breathtaking Rockies.

Hope to see you in March!

Roger Galbraith
2001: A CAEP Odyssey Organizing Committee

                **********************************************************

2001: A CAEP Odyssey – A Journey to the Future of Emergency Medicine offers
4 packed days of the latest in Emergency Medicine.  An international roster
of excellent speakers will address themes in 6 tracks. Highlights include:

1. Cutting Edge
C-Spines and Head CT’s:  Cross Border Guidelines
        Ian Stiell, Ottawa, on the judicious use of radiology from the neck up
To t-PA or Not to t-PA: A Debate about keeping the Brain Alive in Stoke
        Jerry Hoffman of Los Angeles vs Arthur Pancioli of Cincinnati
Procedural Sedation: Review of the Armaments and a Case by Case Debate
        Dr’s Backlin, Murphy and Goresky bring both Emergency and Anesthesia
experience to the floor
Pediatric Bacteremia in the 21st Century Jeff Avner, New York

2. Technomerge - the application of 21st Century technological advances to
the practice of Emergency Medicine
Surfing the World Wide Web Emergency Medicine Style
        Alain Vadeboncoeur, Montreal, Chief Editor of URGENeT.qc.ca
Emergency Medicine Anytime – Anywhere:  Telemedicine
        Bob Johnston, Calgary & Sharon Kletchko, New Zealand
Misapplications of Technology in Health Care
        Dan Kollek, Hamilton

3. In the Trenches – reviews of clinical situations in a fresh light
Acute Coronary Syndromes in Rural ED’s Mike Shuster, Banff
Resuscitating Infants and Children with Inborn Errors of Metabolism:  There’
s Nothing to Fear!
        Geneticist & Emergency Pediatrician Carey Johnson, Calgary
STD’s:  Is there anything New?
        Ron Read, Medical Director of Calgary STD Clinic

4. Money in the 21st Century – personal, departmental and entrepreneurial
financial opportunities
From a Critical Incident to a Product in the Market Place
Fantasy Stock Game
Does the Academic Department Benefit the Working Physician?
Resolved that Alternative Payment Plans are Superior to Fee-for-Service:  A
Debate

5. Black Holes – medical aspects outside of patient care
Testifying as an Expert Witness in Child and Sexual Abuse
What Should Have Been Said: a Moot Court Experience
Development of the National ED Data Set

6. Interfacing with Industry –highlighting the Oil Industry as an example of
how our scope of practice can extend into the community
Remote Management of an Oil Rig Accident:  A Multi-Casualty Incident
presented via Telemedicine
High Aspirations – Parallel Goals:  What Does Industry Need from Emergency
Medicine?

In addition there will be a full Research programme with abstract and poster
presentations.

Hands on workshops will offer you small group instruction in Pediatric
Fracture Management, Hand-held computer applications and more.

The STARS Human Patient Simulator offers a true-to-life experience.
Installed in a motor home that will be on the conference floor, it recreates
the familiar "code room" or can be turned into a "helicopter" complete with
rotor sounds.  The mannequin speaks, blinks, has reactive pupils and even a
tongue that swells during an anaphylactic reaction.  Everything you perform
in a real resuscitation can be done with real equipment:  chest tubes,
intubation 7 surgical airways; NG tubes & Foley catheters; drug
administration & defibrillation.  Debriefing periods after each case allow
for the maximum possible interaction between colleagues and facilitators.
With the recent changes in ACLS guidelines this will be the perfect
opportunity for you to refresh your skill with critically ill or injured
patients.

A Cyber Café will allow you to sample the latest in computer goodies.  Our
facilitator, Dr. Steve Sheehan has a range of computer experience.  Whether
you are a confirmed computer junkie or a self-confessed technophobe, Steve
will bolster your skills and add to your computer comfort.

Plenary sessions will challenge your preconceptions:

The New Age of Communication
        Technology Watcher Steve Dotto’s shows on Discovery Channel and CBC Radio
have illuminated computers to millions

The Death of the “Great White Doctor”: The Future of Medical Humanitarianism
        Michael Schull is an Emergency Physician with the Nobel Prize winning
organization Medecins sans Frontieres

A Humorous Look at Psychiatry from the Patient’s Perspective
        The Cheers Project uses humor with psychiatric and mentally handicapped
patients and has a unique perspective on how    laughter really is the best
medicine for patients and for physicians!

A 2 day preconference in Banff March 19 – 20 will feature the popular “CAEP
Roadshows” scheduled to allow lots of time for skiing, boarding or
sleighing.  Or just soak your troubles away in Banff’s world famous Mineral
Hot Springs.  British readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine recently
rated the Banff Springs Hotel and Spa as the world’s second best hotel and
spa destination.  They also selected Canada as the world’s best country to
visit. But why trust them – come and see for yourself!!

For further information check these useful URL’s:
Caep.ca:  full program, social activities and registration information
BanffLakeLouise.com: attractions in Banff National Park
Tourismcalgary.com: sightseeing and adventure in the Calgary area
Conventionconnections.com:  one stop shopping for airline flights, hotels,
or additional Canadian travel plans

Or contact the organizing committee of 2001: A CAEP Odyssey at
Fax:  403.292.0494                                       Phone: 403.292.0492
E-Dress: [log in to unmask]
Traditional Mail: Suite 93, 1815 Varsity Estates Drive NW
                           Calgary, Alberta, Canada  T3B 3Y7



The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Annual Scientific Meeting
is in Calgary March 21 - 24, 2001
2001: A CAEP Odyssey - A Journey to the Future of Emergency Medicine
For full conference details click to:  www.caep.ca