Evergreen Fire Rescue Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma Nov 17, 2026

This will be a presentation by Trauma Services at Common Spirit St Anthony Hospital. It will discuss thoracic and abdominal trauma and how EMS providers can recognize it and appropriate steps to treat it.  There will also be several case studies at the end reviewing all of the principles in this training. 

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1) Describe signs and symptoms of a pneumothorax and how to treat it in the prehospital environment

2) How to recognize the signs and symptoms of abdominal trauma and appropriate prehospital treatment.

3) Describe the differences of hallow vs solid organ injuries

4) Name the impact of blunt trauma  to the body and what systems it can effect

5) Describe how to place a pelvic binder and the importance on correct placement

6) Demonstrate how to  provide aggressive trauma resuscitation including whole blood products

7) Describe how to manage a traumatic arrest

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Trauma
Course opens: 
11/17/2026
Course expires: 
11/17/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Mark McMellen, MD  Trauma Services Common Spirit St Anthony Hospital

Gina Scarbrough, AAS, NRP, FP-C  EMS Coordinator/ Educator Common Spirit Prehospital Services

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Trauma

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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