06/30/2026
This past Sunday, St. Charles Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital proudly hosted a Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) & Difficult Airway Course for local EMS. The hands-on educational program focused on advanced airway management, RSI and navigating complex airway scenarios where participants gained critical knowledge and practical skills to bring back to their communities.
A special thank you to our dedicated instructors and leadership team, ensuring the program's success, which included Dr. Joseph Zito, Medical Director - Catholic Health EMS, Dr. Jeffrey Wheeler, Director of Emergency Medicine at St. Charles Hospital, Dr. Paul Taglienti, Director of Emergency Medicine at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Ryan O’Reilly, Trauma Program Manager at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, James Deutsch, RN, St, Charles Emergency Department & Paramedic Educator, Dan Owens, PA, Director of Network Development and Kim Pokorny, EMS Liaison & Community Educator at St. Charles Hospital.
Thank you to all of our dedicated EMS who attended! Your commitment to continued education ensures our communities receive excellence in prehospital care during the most challenging emergencies. Keep an eye out for information on more educational opportunities to come!