Title: EMtr-Emergency Medicine – Trauma: Airway Trauma; Trauma in Pregnancy; Sick Trauma Patient/Non-Trauma Center
Faculty: Bryant Allen, M.D., Kenneth H. Butler, D.O.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2020 Expiration Date: July 1, 2023
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR EACH TOPIC:
TOPIC 1 Trauma Airways
Upon completion of this session, using the evidence-based guidelines from the AAP, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP
- Specify and apply critical issues in the evaluation and management of the airway in the critically injured patient using evidence-based medicine.
- Identify the potential pitfalls in traditional methods of airway management in the critically injured patient.
- Discuss the potential utility of various pharmacologic agents in obtaining airway access in trauma.
- Demonstrate an understanding of surgical airway management, both open and percutaneous approaches.
TOPIC 2: Trauma in Pregnancy
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
- Illustrate the anatomic & physiologic changes of pregnancy that are relevant to traumatic injury.
- Describe the common injuries associated with trauma in pregnancy, as well as their initial assessment and management.
- Discuss practice management variation that may be necessary in the evaluation and management of the pregnant traumatized patient.
TOPIC 3: Sick Trauma Patient in the Non-Trauma Center
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
- Recognize why we no longer follow the hematocrit and understand the utility of serial lactates in the trauma patient.
- Detect subtle risks and signs in a retroperitoneal bleeding patient.
- Distinguish who gets permissive hypotension and who should not.
- Utilize antifibrinolytics in bleeding patients for medical transport.
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