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e are very proud to host our 74th meeting of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. This year brings together an outstanding faculty of
Canadian and international speakers who will share their expertise and insights as they cover the wide spectrum of clinical and basic sciences. As the primary Canadian gathering for the allergy community, it will provide an excellent opportunity for specialists and researchers in the field of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology as well as allied health professionals from Canada and around the world to meet and share their knowledge in an atmosphere conducive to medical, scientific and social interaction. Have a great meeting!
Dr. Harold Kim Dr. David Fischer CSACI President 2019 Program Chair
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2019 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE Dr. Harold Kim, CSACI President Dr. David Fischer, 2019 ASM Chair, CPD Committee Dr. Tim Vander Leek, CSACI Vice President Dr. Anne Ellis, CSACI Treasurer, FIT Bowl Chair Dr. Lori Connors, CPD Committee Chair Dr. Philippe Bégin, 2019 Program Committee Dr. Jean-Nicholas Boursiquot, 2019 Program Committee Dr. Scott Cameron, 2019 Program Committee, CPD Com. Dr. Edmond Chan, CSACI Board Dr. Victoria Cook, 2019 Program Committee, CPD Com. Dr. Ana-Maria Copaescu, FIT Representative Dr. Charles Frankish, 2019 Program Committee, CPD Com. Dr. Kyla Hildebrand, CSACI Board Ms. Sara Johnson, Allied Health Section Co-Advisor Dr. Sandy Kapur, 2019 Program Committee Dr. Elana Lavine, Pediatric Section Advisor Dr. Doug Mack, CSACI Board Dr. Christine McCusker, CSACI Board Dr. Luis Murguia, Immunology Section Advisor Dr. Andy O’Keefe, Asthma Section Advisor Dr. Jackie Quirt, Rhino-sinusitis Section Advisor Dr. Elinor Simons, Abstract Co-Chair Dr. Lianne Soller, Allied Health Section Co-Advisor Dr. Julia Upton, Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Section Advisor Dr. Hari Vliagoftis, CSACI Board and Abstract Co-Chair Dr. Wade Watson, 2019 Program Committee, CPD Com. Ms. Louise Tremblay, Executive Director Ms. Alexi Campbell, Manager
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The CSACI Annual Scientific Meeting’s main objective is to provide current information about the diagnosis, treatment and management for conditions related to allergy, asthma and immunology. This meeting is a setting for interdisciplinary exchange among professionals and provides an excellent opportunity for participants to interact with colleagues and experts in the field. By participating in this conference, attendees can expect to evaluate new trends, techniques, therapies and diagnostic procedures in allergy, asthma and immunology.
EVALUATIONS Delegates can provide feedback on Annual Meeting Sessions they attend by using the Annual Meeting app or by visiting the CSACI website.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND! As the premier meeting of the allergy, asthma and immunology community, this conference provides several unique and engaging educational opportunities for the participant – you can:
• Interact with an impressive faculty of Canadian and international speakers;
• Network with colleagues across settings and disciplines;
• Translate scientific discoveries into your practice;
• Learn about policy issues that directly affect you;
• Raise questions, debate the issues, plan follow-up studies, and discuss results;
• Discuss your own research and observations;
• Meet with poster presenters to learn about their research objectives; and
• Visit a number of exhibit booths featuring products and services specifically designed for professionals in allergy, asthma and immunology.
TARGET AUDIENCE The CSACI Annual Scientific meeting is intended for clinicians, researchers, trainees/students, and allied health professionals involved in research, treatment and management of diseases in allergy, asthma and immunology.
CSACI Mission:
The Canadian Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology advances allergy, asthma, and
immunology knowledge to optimize patient care across Canada.
CSACI Vision:
The leading expertise for care of people with allergic and immunologic disease. Striving for prevention and cure.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING All CSACI members are invited to attend the CSACI and CAAIF AGMs Friday, October 25 from 1055-1200
Participants will be eligible to win a prize!
ACCREDITATION - (Section 1 & Section 3)
This event is pending an accredited group learning activity (Section 1 & Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Please refer to the final program for accredited sessions. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA credits can be found at: www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme. CERTIFICATE OF ATTANDANCE All participating delegates will receive an email containing their “Certificate of Attendance” following the meeting.
PROGRAM CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS Please note: The CSACI reserves the right to substitute faculty or to cancel or reschedule sessions because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.
DISCLOSURE Faculty and Moderator Disclosure: Current CME guidelines state that participants should be aware of any affiliation or financial interest that could affect the speaker’s presentation(s). Faculty and moderators have completed conflict of interest declarations and those potential conflicts will be listed in the announced at the beginning of each session. The intent of this disclosure requirement is not to prevent a speaker with a conflict of interest from making a presentation but to make known the relationship, in advance, to the audience. It is intended that any conflict be openly identified so that with full disclosure of the facts, attendees may form their own judgments about the presentation. In addition, all members of the annual scientific program committee have also completed their declaration and have announced at each teleconference or meeting any financial interest in commercial organizations that may have a direct or indirect interest in the subject matter of his/her presentation. A “financial interest” may include, but is not limited to, being a direct shareholder in the organization; being on retainer with the organization; or having research or honoraria paid by the organization. An “affiliation” may be holding a position on an advisory committee or some other role of benefit to a sponsoring organization.
DISCLAIMER The material presented at this meeting represents the opinion of the speakers and not the views of the CSACI. Attendees participating in this medical education program do so with full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against the CSACI for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities. The CSACI does not guarantee, warrant or endorse any commercial products or services.
VISIT OUR 2019 SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS The CSACI meeting has proven to be a great opportunity for a collegial interchange of ideas and product information between physicians and our corporate partners. The exhibit area is the exclusive room for meals and breaks. The exhibiting companies and organizations will provide you with the latest information on products and services available to physicians, researchers and allied health professionals in the field of allergy/immunology. For more information on exhibiting companies and organization, please refer to the Annual Meeting app.
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING
IS FRAGRANCE FREE
APP QR CODE Sponsored by:
(sponsorship still available)
Want to win a gift card but tired of filling out the exhibitor passport?
The CSACI Trivia Game
…stay tuned for more details.
CSACI SOCIAL EVENTS
The CSACI will be holding two social events that will provide you with an opportunity to connect with fellow delegates in a more relaxed environment. This includes the opening reception to be held on Friday, October 25 from 1830-1930 where Dr. Harold Kim will present plaques to our corporate partners. On the evening Saturday October 26, the CSACI Executive and Board will be hosting the CSACI dinner. Prizes will be presented for the best posters and awards to pay special homage to our speakers and exemplary CSACI members for their outstanding achievements in the allergy, asthma and immunology field.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019
1530-1645 ROYAL COLLEGE SPECIALTY COMMITTEE MEETING (closed) Outremont 5 1645-1745 CHIEF/CHAIRS MEETING Outremont 7 1800-2100 CAAIF BOARD MEETING (closed) Outremont 7 1800-2100 CSACI DINNER & BOARD MEETING (closed) Outremont 5 1830-2000 NREP DINNER & MEETING (closed) Bonaventure 2100-2200 FIT|NREP|CSACI PROGRAM DIRECTORS NETWORKING RECEPTION Ville-Marie
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
0715-0800 FELLOW-IN-TRAINING (FIT) OSCE BREAKFAST & ORIENTATION (CLOSED) Ville-Marie WORKSHOP SESSIONS ONLY FOR FIT’S
0730-0800 TOPIC: OSCE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Ville-Marie SPEAKER: Dr. Ana Copaescu, Montreal, QC
Objectives: 1) Discuss approach to studying for OSCE examinations 2) List suggested study resources for Royal College examinations – Royal
College Objectives, Exam Review courses, textbooks, websites, ETC. 3) Summarize tips on staying sane while studying for your first and second
Royal College Examinations 0715-0800 OSCE EXAMINERS BREAKFAST & ORIENTATION (CLOSED) Bonaventure 0810-1000 OSCE CONCURRENT SESSIONS - (CLOSED) Montréal 6-7-8
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
1000-1315 FIT WORKSHOP (CLOSED) – WORKSHOP SESSIONS ONLY FOR FIT’S Ville-Marie MODERATORS: Dr. A. Copaescu, Dr. Z. Abdurrahman and Dr. A. Segal
1015-1100 – SPEAKERS: Dr. Emil Nashi, McGill University, Dr. Christine Song, University of Toronto and Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan, McGill University TOPIC: DRUG ALLERGY FOR THE COMMUNITY ALLERGIST OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe the variations in practice concerning drug allergy management across Canada.
2) Recognize the challenges and controversies of treating patients with drug allergy in the community.
3) Understand the role and risks of penicillin challenges in the community.
1100-1145 – SPEAKER: Dr. Natacha Tardio, McGill University TOPIC: EOSINOPHILIC DISORDERS OBJECTIVES:
1) Discuss the diagnosis of eosinophilic disorders. 2) Describe the investigations that can be done in the allergy department
for eosinophilic disorders. 3) Summarize the management possibilities for Eosinophilic esophagitis
from the allergist's point of view.
1145-1205 ELECTIONS – and FIT Junior Representative Elections 1205-1220 PICK UP LUNCH
1220-1305 - SPEAKERS - Dr. Alizadehfar Reza, McGill University, Dre Kathryn Samaan, Université de Montréal and Allison Haynes, Memorial University TOPIC: DRUG ALLERGY FOR THE COMMUNITY ALLERGIST
OBJECTIVES: 1) Understand the variations in practice concerning immunodeficiency
management across Canada. 2) Relate the controversies and challenges in investigating and treating
patients with immunodeficiency in the community.
1300-1305 – SPEAKER – Dr. Harold Kim, Kitchener TOPIC: AACI JOURNAL DISCUSSIONS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
REGULAR PROGRAM 0945-1015 REFRESHMENT BREAK 1000-1200 TRAINEE CAREER DEVELOPMENT Saint-Laurent 5 1115-1145 MODERATOR/CHAIR ORIENTATION Outremont 4 1200-1230 LUNCH Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 1230-1330 LUNCH SYMPOSIUM Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 1330-1730 IMMUNODEFICIENCY CANADA SYMPOSIUM ON PRIMARY IMMUNODEFICIENCY Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 1500-1530 REFRESHMENT BREAK 1830-2200 CAAIF GALA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
0700-0730 BREAKFAST Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 0730-0830 BREAKFAST SYMPOSIUM Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 0845-1025 PLENARY SESSION I – Food Allergy/OIT Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 MODERATORS: Dr. S. Kapur and Dr. E. Lavine
0845-0910 – SPEAKER: Dr. Edmond Chan, Vancouver, BC TOPIC: EPIT vs OIT vs Avoidance: Where are we in 2019? Objectives:
1) Compare the risks of each approach for patients 2) Discuss the potential benefits of each approach 3) Summarize the “State-Of-The Art’ of each approach
0910-0935 – Speaker: Dr. Dave Stukus, Columbus, OH TOPIC: FOOD CHALLENGES IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS OBJECTIVES:
1) Choose the right individuals for food challenges and what to challenge
2) Demonstrate the process of oral food challenges including obtaining informed consent
3) Properly judge the risk/benefit ratio of oral challenges 0935-1000 – Speaker: Dr. Philippe Bégin, Montreal, QC TOPIC: USING BIOLOGIC AGENTS IN THE SETTING OF OIT OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe the biologic agents that could prove helpful for OIT
2) Appraise the data supporting the use of biologic agents for OIT
3) Estimate the potential level of protection biologic agents provide for OIT 1000-1025 – Discussion Period
1025-1050 NUTRITION & NETWORKING BREAK Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 1055-1200 CSACI & CAAIF AGM’S (CSACI members only) Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 1215-1245 LUNCH Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 1245-1345 SYMPOSIUM LUNCH Montréal 1-2-3-4-5
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
1400-1440 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 SPEAKER: Dr. Dave Stukus, Columbus, OH
TOPIC: COMBATTING DOCTOR GOOGLE MODERATORS: Dr. H. Kim and Dr. D. Fischer OBJECTIVES:
1) Identify the sources of misinformation available to our patients2) Discuss medical myths and misinformation with our patients3) Explain the potentially beneficial role of Social Media in Medical practice
1440-1510 NUTRITION & NETWORKING BREAK Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4
1510-1555 PLENARY SESSION II - CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (PLEASE SELECT ONE WORKSHOP)
INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKSHOPS MODERATORS: Dr. L. Connors and Dr. T. Vander Leek
Saint-Laurent 5 W01a. Dilemmas in Rhinosinusitis Saint-Laurent 7 W02a. The True Role of Food in Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Diagnosis and
Management: Diagnosis and Management
IMMUNOLOGY & BASIC SCIENCE STREAM MODERATORS: DR. K. Hildebrand and Dr. H. Vliagoftis
Saint-Laurent 6 W03a. Challenges in Diagnosis of Immunodeficiency Saint-Laurent 8 W04a. Dilemmas in Genetic Assessment of Immunodeficiency Patients
1605-1650 PLENARY SESSION II - CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (PLEASE SELECT ONE WORKSHOP)
Saint-Laurent 5 W01b. Dilemmas in Rhinosinusitis Saint-Laurent 7 W02b. The True Role of Food in Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Diagnosis and
Management: Diagnosis and Management Saint-Laurent 6 W03b. Challenges in Diagnosis of Immunodeficiency Saint-Laurent 8 W04b. Dilemmas in Genetic Assessment of Immunodeficiency Patients
W01: DILEMMAS IN RHINOSINUSITIS SPEAKER: Dr. Anne Ellis, Kingston, ON SPEAKER: Dr. Martin Desrosiers, Montreal, QC OBJECTIVES:
1) Organize data to formulate the correct diagnosis in AR/CRS2) Integrate new pathophysiologic knowledge of CRS into treatment plans
3) Differentiate the roles of medical and surgical management for CRS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
W02: THE TRUE ROLE OF FOOD IN EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT SPEAKER: Dr. Edmond Chan, Vancouver, BC
SPEAKER: Dr. Carina Venter, Denver, CO OBJECTIVES:
1) Demonstrate knowledge of the role of food avoidance in EoE
2) Relate the newest knowledge of evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of EoE
3) Integrate the role of the dietitian in the management of EoE (CANMeds role: collaborator)
W03: CHALLENGES IN DIAGNOSIS OF IMMUNODEFICIENCY
SPEAKER: Dr. Eyal Grunebaum, Toronto, ON SPEAKER: Dr. Reza Alizadehfar, Montreal, QC OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe patterns in ID cases to aid in diagnosis
2) Relate the key immunologic pathways that help make diagnoses
3) Create a diagnostic template for investigating future patients W04: DILEMMAS IN GENETIC ASSESSMENT OF IMMUNODEFICIENCY PATIENTS SPEAKER: Dr. Donald Vinh, Montreal, QC SPEAKER: Dr. Bruce Mazer, Montreal, QC
OBJECTIVES: 1) Discuss controversial questions in the assessment of immunodeficiency within families
2) Explain the pathologic pathways that are genetically determined
3) Review future cases where the causes are genetically determined
1700-1730 ROYAL COLLEGE UPDATE: COMPETENCY BY DESIGN Salon Bonaventure SPEAKER: Dr. Adele Atkinson, Toronto OBJECTIVES: 1730-1830 FIT BOWL Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 MODERATORS: Dr. A. Ellis and Dr. C. Frankish OBJECTIVE: Summarize allergy and immunology in a team-based environment. 1830-1930 OPENING RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 1915-2100 CSACI FIT SOIRÉE (CLOSED) LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
0630-0710 YOGA SESSION Outremont 1
0700-0730 BREAKFAST Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 0730-0830 BREAKFAST SYMPOSIUM Montréal 1-2-3-4-5
0730-1235 CONCURRENT - ALLIED HEALTH HALF DAY SYMPOSIUM Salon Bonavenutre MODERATOR: Dr. L. Soller
WORKING TITLE: IT TAKES A VILLAGE: INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN PEDIATRIC ALLERGY CARE OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe the role of allied health professionals in the care of a patient with allergies, from the perspective of a nurse, an asthma educator, and a dietitian.
2) Use role playing to explore the interplay between different allied health professional groups in the treatment and management of children and adults with allergies.
3) Recognize the importance of having a transdisciplinary team in the context of allergy care, and know how to bring together a team in your clinical setting.
7:30-8:30 Breakfast & Networking 8:30-8:45 Introduction and Objectives of the Symposium: Lianne Soller 8:45-9:05 Session 1: Nursing role in Pediatric Allergy Care: Liane Beaudette 9:05-9:25 Session 2: Asthma educator role in Pediatric Allergy Care: Nancy Ross 9:25-9:45 Session 3: Dietitian role in Pediatric Allergy Care: Carina Venter 9:45-9:55 Stretch your legs! 9:55-11:05 Session 4: Small group role playing: Linda Warner to introduce the concept 11:05-11:35 Discussion & Wrap Up: Lianne Soller 11:35-12:35 AH Section Meeting (Optional)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
0845-1025 PLENARY SESSION III – UPDATE ON BIOLOGICS AGENTS Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 MODERATORS: Dr. C. McCusker and Dr. L. Murguia-Favela
0845-0910: SPEAKER: Dr. Thomas Eiwegger, Toronto, ON TOPIC: SIDE EFFECTS OF BIOLOGIC AGENTS OBJECTIVES:
1) Identify the side effects of the biologic agents Allergist/Immunologists typically use
2) Relate the extent of allergic reactions to and the immunologic consequences of biologic agents from other specialties (CANMeds role: Collaborator)
3) Propose plans of action to help those suffering adverse reactions 0910-0935: SPEAKER: Dr. Marcus Shaker, Lebanon, NH TOPIC: AUTO-INFLAMMATORY SYNDROMES—CAUSES AND TREATMENTS OBJECTIVES:
1) Outline the inflammatory pathways that become anti-inflammatory
2) Evaluate patients who may have auto-inflammatory syndromes
3) Choose management strategies for patients with auto-inflammatory syndromes
0935-1000: SPEAKER: Dr. Michael Wechsler, Denver, CO TOPIC: FUTURE ROLES FOR BIOLOGIC AGENTS BEYOND ASTHMA AND ATOPIC DERMATITIS OBJECTIVES:
1) Differentiate between the present-day on-label use of biologic agents for allergic/respiratory disease and those that are off-label
2) List the disease processes now under active investigation for treatment (eg EoE, nasal polyposis and Churg-Strauss syndrome)
3) Evaluate the present state of knowledge for the use of biologic agents for these indications
1000-1025 DISCUSSION PERIOD
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
1025-1045 NUTRITION & NETWORKING BREAK Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 1050-1200 INTEREST SECTION MEETINGS:
• IMMUNOLOGY: MODERATOR: Dr. L. Murguia-Favela – St-Laurent 7
• RHITINIS: MODERATOR: Dr. J. Quirt – Westmount 6
• ANAPHYLAXIS: MODERATOR: Dr. J. Upton – St-Laurent 5
• ASTHMA: MODERATOR: Dr. A. O’Keefe – St-Laurent 8
• PEDIATRICS: MODERATOR: Dr. E. Lavine – St-Laurent 6 1200-1210 SUMMER STUDENTSHIPS IN ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 PRESENTATIONS
MODERATORS: Dr. V. Cook and Dr. A. Copaescu 1210-1240 ABSTRACT ORAL PRESENTATIONS CLINICAL Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 MODERATORS: Dr. H. Vliagoftis, Dr. E. Simons, Dr. S. Jeimy And Dr. C. Biggs
Clinical 1 (Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma and Other Allergic Conditions) Clinical 2 (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis)
1200-1235 INDUSTRY SUMMIT (CLOSED) Outremont 4 1245-1315 LUNCH Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 1315-1415 LUNCH SYMPOSIUM Montréal 1-2-3-4-5
1425-1530 POSTER VIEWING AND JUDGING SESSION Montréal 6-7-8 MODERATORS: Dr. H. Vliagoftis, Dr. E. Simons, Dr. S. Jeimy And Dr. C. Biggs 1530-1700 FREE TIME 1545-1645 JOURNAL MEETING (closed) Westmount 1
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
1800-1900 CONCURRENT SESSIONS: St-Laurent 5-6-7-8 MODERATORS: Dr. H. Vliagoftis, Dr. E. Simons, Dr. S. Jeimy And Dr. C. Biggs
CONCURRENT ABSTRACT ORAL PRESENTATIONS CASE REPORT AND ANOTHER ABSTRACT TOPIC (TO BE CONFIRMED)
1900-1930 CSACI RECEPTION Ville Marie 1930-2200 CSACI DINNER AND AWARDS Montréal 1-2-3-4-5
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019
0700-0730 BREAKFAST Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 0730-0825 BREAKFAST SYMPOSIUM Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 0840-0955 PLENARY SESSIONS IV – Challenges in Anaphylaxis Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 MODERATORS: Dr. M. Picard and Dr. J. Upton
0840-0905: SPEAKER: Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan, Montreal, QC TOPIC: Gaps in Anaphylaxis Management: Lessons learned from the C-CARE Database
OBJECTIVES: 1) Outline the gaps in the treatment of anaphylactic reactions from onset to the Emergency Department 2) Contrast evidence-based management with what actually occurs 3) Discuss strategies to improve community
0905-0930: SPEAKER: Dr. Franziska Rueff, Munich, Germany TOPIC: DRUGS AND OTHER CO-FACTORS IN ANAPHYLAXIS OBJECTIVES:
1) List the co-factors associated with worsening of anaphylaxis
2) Relate the biologic basis for these worsenings
3) Compare the severity of reactions between ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019
0930-0955: SPEAKER: Dr. Mariana Castells, Boston, MA TOPIC: IDIOPATHIC ANAPHYLAXIS OBJECTIVES:
1) Differentiate between MCAS and Idiopathic Anaphylaxis
2) Outline the workup of these patients including serum tryptase levels
3) Relate treatment strategies for MCAS/Idiopathic anaphylaxis
1000-1025 NUTRITION BREAK Saint-Laurent 1-2-3-4 1025-1200 PLENARY SESSION V - LITERATURE REVIEW Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 MODERATORS: Dr. J. Quirt and Dr. A. O’Keefe BASIC SCIENCE: Dr. Jean Marshall, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS PEDIATRICS: Dr. Wade Watson, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS ADULT: Dr. Paul Keith, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
OBJECTIVES: 1) Cite the conclusions of the best papers of this year
2) Critique the newest information with respect to previous knowledge
3) Select which papers could benefit from further review (CANMeds role: Scholar)
12:00-13:15 SPONSORED LUNCH – PFIZER Montréal 1-2-3-4-5 MODERATORS: Dr. P. Bégin and Dr. M. Ben-Shoshan Lobby PRO-CON DEBATE:
A RECENT UK INQUEST SUGGESTED THERE ARE DESIGN FLAWS IN TODAY’S ADRENALINE AUTO-INJECTORS (AAI’S). ARE TODAY’S AAI’S FLAWED?
Con: Dr. Julia Upton, Toronto, ON Pro: Dr. Harold Kim, Kitchener-Waterloo, ON OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe recent controversies surrounding AAI’s 2. Specify the differences between different AAI’s 3. Discuss needle length and other AAI issue with patients (CANMeds role: communicator).
13:20 CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CSACI PRESIDENT
