Canada’s Emergency Physicians gather here to stay connected, informed, and inspired. Born out of the need for collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic, National Grand Rounds has evolved into a vital platform for sharing cutting-edge evidence, tackling difficult issues in emergency medicine, and fostering a nationwide community of practice. From rural clinics to urban trauma centres, this accredited webinar series brings together diverse voices to explore clinical innovations, health equity, and the future of emergency care in Canada. Join us as we learn, lead, and advocate—together.
Wednesday, April 15th
1400 ET / 1100 PT
H’s and TTE’s: POCUS in Cardiac Arrest
Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Improve detection of ROSC with peripheral POCUS Pulse Checks (Medical Expert, Communicator)
- Manage the spectrum of shock that is “Pseudo-PEA” cardiac activity (Medical Expert, Communicator, Scholar)
- Terminate resuscitation with greater confidence (Medical Expert, Communicator, Scholar)
Faculty
Rajiv Thavanathan MD, FRCPC
Moderator
Dr. Rajiv Thavanathan is an emergency physician at The Ottawa Hospital and Kemptville District Hospital, and an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Ottawa. Shortly after completing his fellowship in Acute Care POCUS in 2018 he became the assistant program director of the AFC Acute Care PoCUS program. He has a special interest in resuscitative echocardiography, transesophageal echo in the ED, FOAMed, and podcasting. You can frequently catch him wandering the streets of Ottawa on foot or on bike, headphones in, almost definitely hunting some sort of sandwich.
Alice Chan MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP, DRCPSC
Speaker
Dr. Alice Chan is an emergency physician at North York General Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital in Toronto. She completed her medical school at McMaster University, residency at University of Toronto and a point-of-care ultrasound fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center. She is a passionate clinical teacher and has received multiple teaching awards.
Oron Frenkel MS, MD
Speaker
Oron Frenkel trained in emergency medicine and completed a Fellowship in Point-of-Care Ultrasound at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. He escaped the penetrating trauma epidemic in the US to calmer, gentler lands Northwards, where he now continues his mission of PoCUS evangelism. He used to run the Fellowship program for UBC out of St. Paul’s Hospital, direct their local ultrasound program, and acted as the clinical lead for the multimillion dollar INPoCUS Digital Supercluster project. He now enjoys supplementing his time in the city with rural locums across the province and back into rural Washington state.
Muzeen Ismath MD, FRCPC, AFC Acute Care POCUS
Speaker
Dr. Ismath is an Emergency Physician based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, practicing at the Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital. He also serves as a Transport Physician with STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service). He holds an Area of Focused Competence (AFC) in Acute Care Point-of-Care Ultrasound. He is a POCUS educator and University of Manitoba Department of Emergency Medicine knowledge translation lead, with a focus on integrating ultrasound into emergency and resuscitative care.
NGR 2026/27 Season Call for Proposals Now Open!
NGR is seeking fresh, innovative, and high‑quality submissions that highlight emerging ideas, clinical advancements, and meaningful conversations in emergency medicine. Whether you’re an experienced presenter or submitting for the first time, we encourage you to share your expertise and help shape the upcoming season. Submission deadline: April 12, 2026.
We are looking for content in the following topics:
✔ Toxicology & Overdose Management
✔ Geriatric Emergency Medicine
✔ Resuscitation & Critical Care
✔ Pediatric Emergencies
✔ Practical ED Skills & Procedures
✔ ED Flow & Systems Challenges
✔ Wellness & Career Sustainability
Join us on Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
September 17, 2025 – Bleeding Edge: Optimizing Trauma Care with MHPs, Adjunctive Therapies, and Viscoelastic Testing
October 8, 2025 – Brag and Steal: Sharing Quality Improvement Projects for your Emergency Department
October 29, 2025 – Giving Feedback that Sticks and Receiving it With Purpose – An Approach to ED Specific Feedback Conversations
November 12, 2025 – Leading Edge Sepsis Care: Acting Quickly with Constrained Resources. Can We Meet the Expectations of Both the Public and Scientific Guidelines?
December 10, 2025 – The Agitated Older Adult in the ED: Caring Better
January 21, 2026 – Paving the Way Toward Career Longevity – A Panel
January 22, 2026 – “Overload”: How Mother-Doctors Can Get the Work and Life They Want Without the Guilt
February 11, 2026 – After the Tube: Evidence-Based Ventilation and Sedation in the ED
March 4, 2026 – Management of Bleeding and Tourniquet Use in the Rural ED
April 15, 2026 – H’s and TTE’s: POCUS in Cardiac Arrest
May 6, 2026 – High-Risk, Hard to See: Managing Hidden Trauma Threats in the ED
CAEP Members: To register for the full 2025/26 season, please email Danielle De Castro (ddecastro@caep.ca).
Overall National Grand Rounds Learning Objectives:
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Propose strategies to ensure career longevity. (Scholar, Professional)
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Apply up-to-date evidence to inform clinical decisions. (Medical Expert, Scholar)
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Support the advancement of Emergency Medicine in Canada by participating in forward-thinking discussions and initiative (Leader, Health Advocate, Professional)
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Demonstrate appreciation for CAEP and professional colleagues by actively engaging and contributing within a virtual platform (Collaborator, Health Advocate, Professional)
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. You may claim a maximum of 11 hours. Earn up to one (1) MOC Section 1 hour per webinar (credits are automatically calculated).
This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Quebec College of Family Physicians, a continuing professional development accrediting organization recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec and has been approved for up to 11 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.
Questions?
Please contact our CPD and Accreditation Coordinator, Danielle De Castro, at ddecastro@caep.ca.