National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition showcases cutting-edge healthcare equipment, the latest medical devices, supplies and career opportunities
| WHAT: |
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) hosts its annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) May 21-24 in Boston. NTI, the world’s largest conference for nurses who care for acutely and critically ill patients, includes the Critical Care Exposition, the largest and most comprehensive trade show specifically for acute and critical care nurses. Hundreds of exhibits covering over 300,000 square feet will showcase cutting-edge healthcare equipment, the latest medical devices and supplies, and career opportunities. Exhibitors are based in the greater Boston area, plus in New England and throughout the United States and around the world. |
| WHO: |
More than 8,500 nurses from ICU, CCU, telemetry, long-term acute care, patient transport, emergency and other high-acuity areas |
| WHEN: |
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 24 |
| WHERE: |
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (halls A-B1), Boston |
SELECTED EXHIBITS
Caring for Patients in Transit
Sponsored by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, the Transport Nursing area features two emergency transport helicopters (including Boston MedFlight’s new Airbus H145, only the second such vehicle in operation in the United States) and an ambulance from Boston Children’s Hospital Critical Care Transport Team.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Pawprints, supported by PetSmart Charities, is Boston Children’s Hospital’s animal assisted visitation program. Pawprints provides patients and their families with a healthy diversion from the usual hospital routine and an opportunity for social interaction.
Remote Care in TeleICUs
Experts will be on hand to show attendees through a working teleICU station. Remote monitoring of critically ill patients enables hospitals to increase patient safety and expand nursing staff capabilities.
The “Front Lines” of Healthcare
U.S. Army Nurse Recruiters use a full-size field operating room and field medical unit to simulate the challenges faced on the battlefield or during a disaster. Attendees can watch as U.S. Army physicians, nurses and medics demonstrate lifesaving surgical techniques used in the field.
Patient-Care Innovations
Healthcare and medical device companies, including sector leaders and start-ups, bring interactive demonstrations of the newest equipment, devices and technology to the showroom floor.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS
Visit www.aacn.org/nti or www.aacn.org/pressreleases, or contact AACN Communications Representative Kristie Aylett, APR, kristie.aylett@aacn.org, mobile 228-229-9472.