Case Study Review: Vital Signs, MOI for Activation, Differential diagnosis
Review and Discussion of specific medical cases and responses on the ski hill with our Medical Director.
Target Audience
EMS/Fire
Learning Objectives
-Discuss importance of getting vital signs on scene: BP, HR use of pulse ox and threshold to activate
-Discuss MOI in 2 cases- skier vs snow and skier vs tree- factor in age and CC
-Discuss criteria for Flight for Life Activation: head injury, need for intubation, hypotension, uncontrolled breathing, Patroller/Responder discretion
Dr. Michael Ruygrok, MD
Director of Risk Management, Centura Mountain Division
Emergency Physician
Physician Advisor Copper Mtn. Ski Patrol
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