Complex Trauma Case Study is a TCAA course created from a webinar during which Dr. Mains reviews a complex trauma case and the literature, to inform critical decisions related to hemorrhage control, transport, and damange control resuscitation. Estimated completion time: 60 minutes Target Audience: The trauma healthcare team and other clinical departments Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the learner should be better able to:1. Demonstrate decision making in complex case studies 2. Interpret literature and apply to case scenarios 3. Discuss modalities of treatment from PreHospital to Hospital care
Faculty Presenter: Dr. Charles MainsFaculty Bio:
Dr. Mains is currently the Trauma Medical Director for Centura Health Trauma System which includes 18 designated trauma centers in Colorado. Additionally, he provides trauma program consultation for 18 additional rural centers caring for trauma patients across Colorado & Kansas. He served as the Trauma Medical Director at St. Anthony Hospital, a Level I trauma center, for sixteen years and served as a member of the medical staff for almost twenty years, most recently as the Vice President of Medical Staff. Dr. Mains graduated from Duke University Medical School and received his post graduate education at the University of Colorado Surgical Residency Program. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the Western Trauma Association, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and The Society of Critical Care Medicine. In addition, he has authored numerous peer reviewed publications and speaks both nationally & internationally on a variety trauma related topics. Dr. Mains is actively involved in the State trauma system, currently serving as a governor appointed member of State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council, Chairman of the State Trauma Advisory Council and Chairman of Mile High Regional Emergency Medicine and Trauma Advisory Council. Dr. Mains is committed to trauma education across the state and frequently provides trauma lectures at facilities, EMS departments, and ski patrols. He is a course director for the Advanced Trauma Life Support course, Rural Trauma Team Development course (both through the American College of Surgeons) and an instructor for Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (supported by the Society of Critical Care Medicine).