Name
Let's get pumped! Integrating IV infusion pump use into routine paramedicine practice
Date & Time
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Les Polk, AmbulnzNational Director of Clinical ExcellenceLes Polk has worked in EMS for over 20 years. He has served as an EMT, Paramedic, and leader in EMS organizations in NY, NJ, and PA. He currently serves as National Director of Clinical Excellence for DocGo and Ambulnz by DocGo. He has received an Associates in Applied Science Degree from Union County College in Plainfield, NJ and completed his paramedic education at the Freda and Robert N. Brown Paramedic Program with clinical sponsorship from RWJBH. He has received a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science with a concentration in Biology and a minor in Music from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. He completed Graduate Coursework in Biomedical Sciences from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has received a Master of Science in Health Science Degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. concentrating in EMS Leadership. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Fellow of the American College of Paramedic Executives as well as a Certified Instructor Coordinator and NJ EMT Instructor.Les Polk
Les Polk
Description

Learn how the routine use of an intravenous infusion pump can enhance patient safety, improve accuracy of dosing, allow for provider cognitive offload, and meet goals for therapy in a way that is simple, affordable, compliant, and easy to adopt. Discuss best practices towards the platform selection, training, maintenance, storage, and safety parameters of the devices. We will share some clinical examples that are immediately actionable based on real-world circumstances.

NYS CME: ALS - Core - Preparatory

Session Type
General Session