Vendor Programs

35th Annual Course Vendor Programs

Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Boston Scientific

"Biopsy Update: Taking Samples Like Never Before"
Speaker: Dr. Mae Go

This presentation will focus on the latest endoscopic biopsy techniques, processes and appropriate tissue handling to improve the quality of biopsy specimens and the resulting positive impact on pathology. A review of various GI disease states requiring biopsy and their corresponding sampling protocols will also be discussed. The speaker will cover effective communication with the nurses and pathology lab as a tool for improving the biopsy process. Continuing Education Credit will be given. A brief reception will take place 1/2 hour before the beginning of the program. Space is limited.

RSVP: To register for the vendor program contact Ruth Bautz at bautzr@bsci.com

This activity is jointly supported by an educational grant from Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

"Taking a Stand Against Functional Bowel Disorders in Women: Contemporary Approaches to Diagnosis and Management"
Speakers: Cynthia M. Yoshida, MD; Cynthia Edgelow, MSN RN CGRN

Epidemiologic studies commonly point to an increased prevalence of functional bowel disorders in women. Despite recent advances in diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, and other functional bowel disorders, no specific biologic biomarker, physiologic abnormality, or anatomic defect has been discovered, leaving a diagnosis based almost solely on a patient's symptoms. It is imperative that the gastroenterology nurse stay up-to-date on recent developments in therapy because they play such a pivotal role in diagnosing and managing functional bowel disorders.

This interactive symposium will provide contemporary approaches to help Take a Stand Against Functional Bowel Disorders in Women .

RSVP: Please go to http://totalmeded.com/registration/8042_symp/index.html and register or e-mail SGNAregister@totalmeded.com.

Friday, May 16, 2008, 5:00pm – 6:30pm 

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

“SAFE SEDATION: Up-to-the-minute News on Nurse/GI Team Delivered Sedation”
Speakers: Keith Denning, CRNA; Patricia Sturt, RN MSN CEN; Wendy Smith Hansen

This 1.5 credit hour course will discuss GI endoscopy sedation. The course will contain both didactic and interactive discussions. The faculty will consist of a CRNA and GI nurses. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to discuss future sedation practices, understand new state regulatory announcements, appreciate the pharmacology of propofol and understand findings from 2007 studies (CAPS Computer-Assisted Personalized Sedation)

RSVP: Please call 877-477-6333.

Given Imaging

“The Value of Physician Extenders in Capsule Endoscopy Video Set-up”
Speakers: Joe Alexander, RN BSN CGRN; Kathy Geissler, RN CCRC; Tammy Glenn, RN MSN FNP  

Attendees will learn…

• The Video set-up workflow – How does this work?
• The Value to MDs, RNs and Patients
• Barriers and obstacles to overcome  
• Best demonstrated practices of video set-up for physician extenders
• Training required for physician extenders

RSVP: Anika White at anika.white@givenimaging.com or 770-662-0870, ext 1161.

Sierra Scientific

"See What You've Been Missing in High-Resolution Manometry!"
Speaker: Ms. Cindy Weekley, RN

This program will provide the attendee a complete overview of the Sierra Scientific ManoScan 360 High Resolution Manometry system. Topics to include, a general overview of the diagnostic technology, a live patient High Resolution manometry study, clinical case studies and a general question and answer session.

RSVP:  Please call Lili Miura  at 310-641-8492  x102

UCB, Inc.

“Critical issues in Crohn's disease: Adding value at the point of care”
Speakers: Anthea N. Darling, RN BSN; Sunanda V. Kane, MD MSPH; Corey A. Siegel, MD

This program will provide information on what is on the cutting-edge regarding the effective management of patients with Crohn's disease, with particular consideration for the role of the gastroenterology nurse in the care of patients with this debilitating disease.  High quality review presentations will highlight the role of the gastroenterology nurse and provide practical considerations to improve the quality of life of patients in their care.  This will be followed by a careful review of the current and new generation biologic therapies, the implications of early intervention and placing the risks and benefits of biologics into clinical context to patients.

RSVP: Sonja Broghammer, T: 303-339-0846, or email: Sonja@planningpair.com

Saturday – May 17, 2008, 4:45 – 6:15pm
(This vendor program is specifically designed for the Advanced Practice Provider Course. All attendees are welcome to attend.)

This activity is jointly sponsored by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Scientific Frontiers, Inc. and is supported by an educational grant from Abbott.

"Comprehensive Patient Management in Crohn's Disease: A Team Approach to Optimizing Biologic Therapy"
Speakers: Karen A. Hanson, RN MS CNP; Steven Jacobsohn, MD; Richard Bloomfield, MD; Donna J. Shelton, MSN ARNP

This program will provide a forum for translating evidence from clinical trials into practical information that the attendees can apply to everyday practice.

1. Describe the latest treatment goals that have been defined for Crohn's Disease (CD), including identification of the appropriate candidates for biologic therapy
2. Summarize the efficacy and safety profiles that differentiate each of the biologic agents used in the treatment of CD
3. Outline the psychosocial and quality of life issues associated with CD patients
4. Describe a coordinated management plan that optimizes the involvement of nurse practitioners and nurses with physicians in the care of patients with CD

RSVP: Linda Gallagher at linda.gallagher@scientific-frontiers.com.

Saturday – May 17, 2008, 5:00 – 6:30pm

Alpine Biomed Corporation

"Manometry Made Easy"
Speaker: Sarah Sommers, Clinical Education Manager

Alpine Biomed Clinical Education Manager Sarah Sommers will facilitate a discussion focused on sharing tips for making esophageal manometry studies more straightforward and predictable. This session will benefit highly experienced users of manometry systems, as well as relative newcomers to the procedure. We will address common pitfalls that disrupt smooth performance, and which contribute to confusing and time-consuming data interpretation. The workshop will include an overview of best practices in esophageal manometry, with the goal that participants of any level of experience will come away with “pearls” that will positively impact manometry outcomes. The last part of the session will be devoted to Q&A on esophageal manometry, and will be open to other related Alpine (formerly Medtronic) application topics including anorectal manometry and pH testing.

RSVP:  lauren.schultheiss@alpinebiomed.com

Centocor

“Selecting the Appropriate Therapy for Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Patients: A Dual Perspective”
Speakers: Joe Cappa, MD; Gina Paternostro, RN

Effectively managing of patients with Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis continues to be a clinical challenge. With the advent of biologic therapy, clinicians now have even more choices than ever to select from while managing these diseases.  This program will discuss the current treatment algorithms for managing patients with Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis and how to select the best treatment to receive optimal results. With physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses all working with the common goal of clinical remission; communication amongst all concerned parties is crucial. We will review how to evaluate a patient's benefit-risk profile, how to discuss treatments options, and how to communicate safety in a patient-friendly way. Additionally, we will highlight the clinical efficacy points achieved with Infliximab in both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease and review its safety profile.

RSVP: Please e-mail GStaffo2@cntus.jnj.com, with your name, email, office location address, phone number, and fax number.

Integrated Medical Systems International, Inc. (IMS)

“Process Improvement Advocate - Your Power Position ”
Speaker: Lynne A. Thomas, BSN RN CGRN

This session is designed to focus on those areas in which the participant has the potential to advocate change surrounding negative endoscope impact. Using the nursing process and current standards of practice, strategies will be discussed to reduce the frequency and severity of endoscope repair needs while becoming more efficient with instrument readiness and room turnover.  

RSVP: Registration for the class may be communicated to Sharrie Robinson at sharrierobinson@imsready.com.

Olympus America Inc.

“Best Practices and Quality Issues in Flexible Endoscopy”
Speaker: Bradley Catalone, PhD

Proper maintenance and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes is a necessity for any busy endoscopy practice . It is essential for insuring patient safety while limiting healthcare delivery costs. Failure to properly clean endoscopes has considerable consequences for both the patient and the healthcare provider. Overall, failure to properly clean endoscopes produces a myriad of avoidable consequences that drain resources from effective healthcare delivery. This program will identify common issues and best practices in endoscope reprocessing.

Nursing contact hours will be awarded and refreshments will be served.

RSVP: To register, please send an e-mail message to university@olympus.com.

Sunday – May 18, 2008, 8:00 – 9:30am

Advanced Sterilization Products, a Johnson and Johnson Company

“Breakfast Seminar: Infection Prevention in the Endoscopy Suite”
Speaker: Judy Fifield

Objectives: review the current processing standards for flexible endoscopes, identify risk areas for transmission of infection, and discuss new trends in automated endoscope reprocessing.

RSVP: Please e-mail ktomczik@aspus.jnj.com.

Boston Scientific

“Management of Biliary Strictures”
Speaker: Bernice Hoskins

Course designed to explore various approaches and endoscopic accessories utilized in the management of benign and malignant biliary stricture disease.  1 CEC/CEU credit will be given. Continental breakfast will be provided.

RSVP: To register contact Ruth Bautz by e-mail at bautzr@bsci.com.

CONMED Endoscopic Technologies

“Advanced Endoscopic Therapy, Next Generation Electrosurgical Treatment for Resection, Ablation & Control of Mucosal Lesions”
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Casey

The purpose of this continuing education seminar is to meet the learning needs of the gastroenterology nurse who is responsible for patients presenting with mucosal lesions or polyps. Advanced electrosurgical cutting and coagulation currents are discussed for different types of mucosal lesions. Nursing assessment needs related to patients presenting with suspicious flat and large lesions are discussed. The various types of traditional lesion resection versus advanced resection technologies for safe removal and ablation are thoroughly presented and discussed. This includes tissue injection, lesion ensnarement & resection, Argon Beam Coagulation and other resection techniques. The expanding role of argon therapy and treatment risk of polyps will also be discussed. Appropriate consideration of choices depending on location and lesion type, safety considerations and risks will be discussed. One Contact Hour will be issued for each participant. Each attendee will also receive two additional Contact Hours upon completion of the new Hemostasis & The Gastroenterology Patient Independent Study Guide which is available at the end of the seminar.  

RSVP: To Cheryl Lynch at Cheryl_Lynch@mail.conmed.com.

Cook Medical

“Updates in ERCP Treatment Strategies”
Speaker: Martin L. Freeman, MD

Learn more about the latest considerations in ERCP therapeutic intervention and patient outcome management. This presentation provides an update on how ERCP technology impacts treatment of diseases of the pancreas and biliary tree while discussing the recent developments affecting cannulation techniques and stent selection as well as placement strategies. A review of subsequent therapeutic intervention options and case presentations relating to conditions such as pancreatitis and malignancies of the biliary tract are shared. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8 AM with the program immediately to follow. CEU credits will be applied for. Space is limited.

RSVP: To confirm planned attendance, contact Lori Bernas via e-mail at Lori.Bernas@CookMedical.com.

Olympus America Inc.

“New GI Technologies – Uses in Screening and Diagnosis”
Speaker: Janice Santisi, RN

The healthcare world is an ever changing, evolving environment. Come learn about how these new technologies and procedures will impact your GI lab, as well as the effects on efficiency, patient satisfaction, and the quality of diagnosis.

Nursing contact hours will be awarded and refreshments will be served.

RSVP: To register, please send an e-mail message to university@olympus.com.

Sunday - May 18, 2008, 10:00am - 11:30am

Boston Scientific

“New Advances in Endoscopic Hemostasis ”
Speaker: Jane Reinhart, BSN

Course designed to review advancements in therapeutic options in endoscopic hemostasis.  1 CEC/CEU credit will be given. A boxed lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the program.

RSVP: To register contact Ruth Bautz by e-mail at bautzr@bsci.com.

Cook Medical

“Metal Stents in the GI Tract: Placement and Palliation”
Speaker: Todd H. Baron, MD

With the rising incidence of gastrointestinal neoplasms, endoscopic metal stent placement is an important option for the preservation of luminal patency and for alleviation of symptoms of malignant obstruction. This opportunity reviews advances in stent technologies and placement techniques as well as considerations for nursing procedural support and patient care. Learn more about the challenges of malignant obstruction in the GI tract and how other therapeutic options combine with stent placement to optimize the patient's quality of life. Refreshments will be provided. CEU credits will be applied for. Space is limited.

RSVP: To confirm planned attendance, contact Lori Bernas via e-mail at Lori.Bernas@CookMedical.com.

Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

“Tysabri Overview in Crohn's Disease and the TOUCH Program for Tysabri in CD”
Speakers: Amir Karimzadeh; Susan Emanuele

RSVP: Joe Robitaille via e-mail at joe.robitaille@elan.com.

ERBE USA, Inc.

“Therapeutic Electrosurgery in GI: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You!”
Speaker: Rick Dankert

This Program will define the basics of electricity and how it is adapted for use in the human body; the basic principles of Electrosurgery and Argon Plasma Coagulation, how it works, the variables that affect it, how to provide safe delivery of Electrosurgical care to patients, the role of the nursing staff as patient advocates and how to apply Electrosurgery and Argon Plasma Coagulation safely in the clinical setting.

RSVP: Please e-mail education@erbe-usa.com or call 1-800-778-3723, Clinical Education.

STERIS Corporation

Disinfectant use in Endoscope Reprocessing: The Past, Present and Future
Speaker: Dr. Gerald McDonnell

Since their introduction in the 1950s, flexible endoscopes have become widely used for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In the past, reprocessing methods were limited. Over time, concerns over the safe and effective use of glutaraldehyde began to be reported, including occupational hazards, adverse patient reactions and microbial resistance. Alternative aldehyde-based disinfectants have been developed, as well as various types of oxidizing agent based disinfectants/sterilants. The efficacy and safety of all antimicrobials not only depends on the active agent, but also on their formulation and the use of the product. Finally, the future trends in endoscope cleaning, disinfection and sterilization will be discussed.

RSVP: Please send an email to John Kurowski at john_kurowski@steris.com.

Monday – May 19, 2008, 6:15pm – 7:45pm 

CONMED Endoscopic Technologies

"Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic-Biliary Malignancies: From Diagnosis to Treatment"
Speaker: Dr. James Corasanti

A walk through some of the more advanced options available in the context of the patient treatment cycle. Starting with an EUS diagnosis and malignancy staging procedure through palliative stent placement, we will aim to highlight the key procedural options. 1.0 contact hour will be issued for each participant. Each attendee will also receive 2 additional Contact Hours upon completion of the Stenting in the Biliary Tract Independent Study Guide which is available at the end of the seminar.

RSVP: To Cheryl Lynch at Cheryl_Lynch@mail.conmed.com.

Fleet Laboratories

“Prep School 2008”
Speaker: Dr. David Balaban, MD FACG

Old preps, new prep, safe preps…Prep U

RSVP: Louise Calloway, 434-522-8470 or callowal@cbfleet.com.

Given Imaging

“Best Demonstrated Practices of a Well Run Capsule Endoscopy Program”
Speakers: Wanda Batch, RN;  Sherri Nobriga-Bonica, RN;  Margaret Allen, LVN;  Kathi Bishop, RN MS

Attendees will learn…

• Roles and Responsibilities in a well run Capsule Endoscopy Program    
• Required Infrastructure in a well run Capsule Endoscopy Program
• Differences between Academic, Hospital, Private Practice
• Preps and Prokinetics  
• Patient Selection, Screening, Education and Communication
• Training of Allied Healthcare Colleagues
• Capsule Endoscopy Video Set-Up Best Practices
• File Management and Equipment Maintenance

RSVP: Anika White at anika.white@givenimaging.com or 770-662-0870, ext 1161.

Medical Measurement Systems

"Impedance HRM Manometry"
Speakers: Jan-Willem van der Wal and Carrie Adams

Conventional Esophageal Manometry uses 4 to 8 pressure channels to evaluate Esophageal and LES disorders. With the widely spaced (5 cm) channels in the esophagus and only 1 radial channel in the LES, catheter positioning can be difficult and analysis of the waveforms is complicated. High Resolution Monitoring (HRM) is a recently developed technique which uses an increased number (20 to 36) of pressure channels. Due to the smaller spacing between the channels and a total working length of about 30-35 cm the complete esophageal body including the UES can be evaluated. A LES pull through can be skipped and repositioning of the catheter for UES analysis is also not needed. To display the HRM information on a computer screen a new method (topographic plots) was developed by Dr. RE Clouse. Combined with impedance the HRM will even give more information. The impedance channels will show to bolus movement while the HRM will show the pressure waves (contractions). Impedance measurements can also be used in combination with pH for 24 hr. ambulatory studies to evaluate gastric reflux.

RSVP: Karen Haroules 1-800-236-9310 or k.haroules@mmsusa.net

Sandhill Scientific

“Live, from Sandhill Scientific it's HRIM (High Resolution Impedance Manometry)!”
Speaker: Sandy Brubaker, BS MT ASCP

Sandhill Scientific invites you to enter the world of high resolution with our revolutionary High Resolution Impedance Manometry System. Whether you are a seasoned motility nurse or new to this specialty, utilization of a live procedure will display the ease of acquisition for your motility studies and the importance of impedance, the gold standard in measuring bolus transit. In this session you will learn not only how to acquire a study through a live demonstration but will also review the editing process.

RSVP: For registration information, contact Sandhill Scientific at 1-800-468-4556 ext 1003 or clinicaleducation@sandhillsci.com.