Case Reviews Aortic Dissection and Trauma Bleeding Management
A review of our cases conducted by our Medical Advisor, Dr. Mike Ruygrok
Target Audience
EMS/Fire
Learning Objectives
Objectives:
Discuss Aortic Dissection, causes and interventions that can be performed at the BLS/ALS/Flights and in the ER.
Give feedback on this specific case, including interventions, communications, transport and considerations in an outdoor winter environment as well as the use of FFL.
Trauma and Stop the Bleed, MOI, initial assessments, interventions, considerations for transport considering the challenges presented in the winter environment at our ski resort.
Give feedback on this specific case including CSpine precautions, Venous and arterial bleed management, Pelvic Binder application and ALS interventions during transport to FFL.
Dr. Mike Ruygrok
Med Dir Copper Mtn. Ski Patrol
Dir of Clin Integr, Common Spirit
Natl Clin Gov Board
Regional Quality Director, West Division
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)
Available Credit
- 0.25 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
- 0.25 Cardio
- 0.25 Medical
- 0.25 Trauma