Chest and Abdominal Trauma

October 7, 2024

Case review presented by Dr. Dan Johnson, MD, of chest and abdominal trauma from skier/snowboarder injuries. Review of anatomy in abdominal cavity with special attention to structure and function of the kidneys. CT images available for viewing and discussion of hospital care after pre-hospital care and transport. X-ray image review of chest with pneumothorax and the pre-hospital/EMS treatment of these patients. Discussion and warning regarding the specific signs and symptoms of abdominal trauma patients in that significant injuries might have symptoms that take a long time to develop and can be missed in the pre-hospital setting - message to treat conservatively and use clinical observation as a tool prior to patient leaving.

Target Audience

Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

Review anatomy of abdominal cavity

Review structure and function of kidneys

Review signs and symptoms of moderate to severe abdominal trauma

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Triage
Course opens: 
10/07/2024
Course expires: 
10/07/2024
Event starts: 
10/07/2024 - 09:30
Event ends: 
10/07/2024 - 10:30
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO 80435
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

Dr. Dan Johnson, MD

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

  • 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Triage

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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