2022 Trauma University: Management of Multiple Trauma Patients-Handout: 2022 Trauma University

Handout: 2022 Trauma University
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Trauma during pregnancy is a significant concern, with potential risks to both the mother and the fetus. It is important to provide appropriate care and support to pregnant patients who have experienced trauma.<br /><br />The Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA) has a disclosure policy in place to ensure transparency and avoid conflicts of interest in educational activities. This policy requires disclosure of financial relationships with healthcare product companies by individuals involved in the development or presentation of educational activities.<br /><br />Accreditation for Trauma University, organized by TCAA, is provided by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The American Medical Association (AMA) designates this live activity as eligible for up to 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. In addition, the Trauma Center Association of America is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for 3.75 contact hours.<br /><br />For trauma patients, the involvement of EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel is crucial in providing immediate response and support. This includes the availability of regional air services, local ambulances, fire departments, and highway patrol officers. In a specific case of a rural community with clear roads and weather, there are three helicopters available, and the local ship is returning from a previous flight. The community is 5 miles away from a rural Level III Trauma Center with emergency department and trauma services, as well as orthopedic and anesthesia capabilities. The regional center, which is a Level I Trauma Center, is located 90 miles away and can be reached by air in 35 minutes or by ground in 90 minutes with helicopter support.<br /><br />Triage is a critical step in the management of trauma patients. In an incident involving a 17-year-old driver running a stop sign at 40 mph and colliding with a minivan, triage was conducted at the scene by lead paramedics, and the local hospital was notified of a possible mass casualty situation. Regional air transport services were also notified to standby. Triage categorization included patients with different levels of injury severity and symptoms.<br /><br />Credit claiming for the course requires completing evaluations by a specified date and ensuring the use of a device connected to a printer or capable of saving a PDF. Contact hours for nursing participants need to be claimed commensurate with their level of participation in the educational activity.<br /><br />The document also provides information about presenters and their respective roles in the Continuing Education activity. There is a mention of specific individuals, such as trauma surgeons, social workers, and orthopedic surgeons, along with their affiliations and specialties.<br /><br />In the case of EMS, the document provides details about a rural community location, the availability of regional air services, local ambulances with trained personnel, and the response of highway patrol officers. Information about the crash is also included, such as the driver's age, speed, and the number of potential patients indicated by the 911 call from the scene.<br /><br />The rehabilitation section addresses initial considerations in trauma rehabilitation, media and support structure strategies, documentation and unexpected consequences, treating mild and severe injuries, setting expectations and developing strategy, and general rehabilitation considerations. It also touches on neuro-rehab and the correlation with neuroanatomy.<br /><br />Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of providing appropriate care and support to pregnant trauma patients, outlines the disclosure policy and accreditation details for educational activities, and provides insights into the roles of various professionals involved in trauma care. It also highlights key considerations in rehabilitation and offers strategies for effective management.
Keywords
trauma during pregnancy
maternal-fetal risks
pregnant patients
trauma center association of america
disclosure policy
financial relationships
accreditation for trauma university
ems and law enforcement personnel
triage in trauma management
rehabilitation strategies
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