TRAUMA TOPICS
A Firearms and Ballistics Primer
This talk deals with the history of firearms and the treatment of gun shot wounds over the last 500 years. It also deals with bullet ballistics, firearms' structure and types and what to expect from gun shot wounds.
Care of the Head Injured Patient
Head injuries, both minor and more severe, are a common result of various types of trauma. The care these patients receive early in their post-injury period can have important effects on the outcome. This presentation will address the pathophysiology of head injuries, and the assessment and management of these patients.
Farm Accidents: Split Seconds/Split Lives
This program will help the pre-hospital provider to recognize the common mechanisms and associated injuries as related to farm accidents, provide appropriate interventions and rescue techniques. Participants learn safe rescue techniques when working around farm machinery and the hazards as they relate to common chemicals found on the farm.
Shock: It's not Electrical
Recognizing a patient in or almost in a life-threatening condition due to the profound loss of blood and/or body fluids and how to help correct this. (Basic, Advanced, or Both)
Sports Injuries
How to approach an injured patient with a sports trainer on scene. And how to get the most from their help.
The Burn Goes All the Way to the Bone
A look at burn related injuries and the latest techniques on the care for the burned patients as well as transport options.
Trauma Assessment "You Can't Treat What You Can't See"
Getting back to basic trauma assessment can make trauma responses more organized which can benefit the patient. These responses can be very stressful and making sure the foundations of trauma assessment are in place is of the utmost importance.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This presentation will help the EMS provider identify and treat patients suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It will cover the physiological aspects of hemodynamic and respiratory/ventilatory related issues that will be useful for all levels of providers. This session will also address the latest treatment of TBI. It contains information that is valuable for first responders through RNs!
What a Bullet Will Do To Your Body
This program is designed to open up the world of gunshot wounds and penetrating trauma to the body. You will walk away with a better understanding of weapons and the damage they do.
This talk deals with the history of firearms and the treatment of gun shot wounds over the last 500 years. It also deals with bullet ballistics, firearms' structure and types and what to expect from gun shot wounds.
Care of the Head Injured Patient
Head injuries, both minor and more severe, are a common result of various types of trauma. The care these patients receive early in their post-injury period can have important effects on the outcome. This presentation will address the pathophysiology of head injuries, and the assessment and management of these patients.
Farm Accidents: Split Seconds/Split Lives
This program will help the pre-hospital provider to recognize the common mechanisms and associated injuries as related to farm accidents, provide appropriate interventions and rescue techniques. Participants learn safe rescue techniques when working around farm machinery and the hazards as they relate to common chemicals found on the farm.
Shock: It's not Electrical
Recognizing a patient in or almost in a life-threatening condition due to the profound loss of blood and/or body fluids and how to help correct this. (Basic, Advanced, or Both)
Sports Injuries
How to approach an injured patient with a sports trainer on scene. And how to get the most from their help.
The Burn Goes All the Way to the Bone
A look at burn related injuries and the latest techniques on the care for the burned patients as well as transport options.
Trauma Assessment "You Can't Treat What You Can't See"
Getting back to basic trauma assessment can make trauma responses more organized which can benefit the patient. These responses can be very stressful and making sure the foundations of trauma assessment are in place is of the utmost importance.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This presentation will help the EMS provider identify and treat patients suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It will cover the physiological aspects of hemodynamic and respiratory/ventilatory related issues that will be useful for all levels of providers. This session will also address the latest treatment of TBI. It contains information that is valuable for first responders through RNs!
What a Bullet Will Do To Your Body
This program is designed to open up the world of gunshot wounds and penetrating trauma to the body. You will walk away with a better understanding of weapons and the damage they do.