MD, FAEMS
Medical Director
Davie Fire-Rescue, Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department
Davie, FL
Peter M. Antevy, MD, is a board-certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician who has dedicated his career to delivering exceptional emergency care at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a Level I pediatric trauma center and leading tertiary care facility in South Florida. He is also board-certified in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), where he has been a recognized leader and innovator for more than 14 years.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Antevy serves as Medical Director for multiple EMS agencies across South Florida and recently assumed the role of Chief Medical Officer for Brevard County Fire Rescue. A nationally respected educator, researcher, and advocate for evidence-based prehospital care, he is passionate about advancing EMS through innovation, education, and system improvement. Despite his many leadership roles, Dr. Antevy remains committed to frontline clinical practice, continually working to improve outcomes for critically ill and injured patients both in the field and in the hospital.
Trauma remains a leading cause of preventable death, and prehospital blood administration is transforming the way we care for critically injured patients. This session will explore the science behind whole blood transfusion, including its impact on hemorrhagic shock, patient outcomes, survival rates, and best practices for implementation within EMS systems.
Through real-world case studies, participants will examine the effectiveness of early blood administration in both blunt and penetrating trauma while exploring how this approach is changing the way EMS providers think about resuscitation. Attendees will gain insight into why providers must rethink the traditional ABCs and embrace evolving strategies to improve care for patients experiencing life-threatening hemorrhage.
Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the physiological benefits of whole blood compared to crystalloid and component therapy in the management of hemorrhagic shock. The session will review research data and real-world case studies demonstrating improved survival outcomes associated with prehospital whole blood administration. Attendees will also explore strategies for integrating whole blood programs into EMS systems, including logistics, storage considerations, and clinical decision-making processes.
In pediatric sepsis, hesitation kills—but over complication can too. Join Dr. Peter Antevy for a fast-moving, data-driven session that strips away the noise and focuses on what truly saves lives in the field.
Using real-world EMS data, recent studies, and the new Phoenix Sepsis Score, Dr. Antevy challenges outdated dogma and provides a practical roadmap for early recognition, aggressive resuscitation, and timely antibiotic delivery.
From FEAST to fluid bundles to the next frontier of plasma therapy, this presentation reframes pediatric sepsis management through the only lens that matters—speed, simplicity, and survival.
Participants will learn to identify key physiologic indicators of pediatric sepsis using the Phoenix Sepsis Score and understand how early recognition can improve survival. The session will explore evidence-based fluid resuscitation and antibiotic strategies that emphasize rapid, goal-directed care in both the prehospital and emergency department settings. Attendees will also examine emerging therapies, including prehospital antibiotic administration and plasma therapy, and discuss their potential to redefine the future of pediatric sepsis management.
