Management of the TBI Patient

August 31, 2024

Information for this topic was presented in scenario format for hands-on experience, followed by a debrief and Q&A with the course leader. Patient presented as altered mental status after a fall and apparent closed head injury with moderate bleeding. Skills practiced included but not limited to: bleeding control, trending vitals, recognition of Cushing reflex, c-collar and vacuum mat application, IV access, ETCO2 monitoring, rapid extrication and transport, medication administration for cessation of seizure activity.

Target Audience

Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

Recognition of Cushing reflex

trending vital signs

ETCO2 monitoring

C-collar and vacuum mat application

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Trauma
    • 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Central Nervous System
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control
Course opens: 
08/31/2024
Course expires: 
08/31/2024
Event starts: 
08/31/2024 - 15:00
Event ends: 
08/31/2024 - 16:00
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO 80435
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

Zachary Schiess, Paramedic

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

  • 1.00 Trauma
    • 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Central Nervous System
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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