Case Reviews: Spinal Immobilization, Head Injured Patients, Trauma Activation Criteria
Review and Discussion of specific medical cases and responses on the ski hill with our Medical Director.
Target Audience
EMS/Fire
Learning Objectives
-Discuss use of C Collar, Backboard and Vacuum Mat as relates to 2 medical cases on the ski hill as a review, refresher and discussion of outcomes.
-Discuss 2 Head Injured Patient Cases and review Canadian Head CT rules, packaging of patient, intoxication and nausea as additional factors in medical response.
-Discuss criteria for Trauma Activation and appropriate communication and response
Dr. Michael Ruygrok, MD
Director of Risk Management, Centura Mountain Division
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)
Available Credit
- 0.25 Medical
- 0.75 Trauma