Multisystem Trauma, Trauma Triad and The Distracting Injury
Review identification of life threats in a trauma patient using MARCH; identify multisystem trauma; review the physiological response of trauma triad and fluid resuscitation protocols and considerations (per Denver Metro); hands-on practice with vacuum mattress, pelvic binder; identify a non-life-threatening injury that could be a distraction to patient and rescuers; review rescue breathing for adult patient. Hands-on practice obtaining full set of vitals.
Target Audience
Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol
Learning Objectives
Review identification of life threats in a trauma patient using MARCH
Identify multisystem trauma
Review the physiological response of trauma triad and fluid resuscitation protocols
hands-on practice with vacuum mattress, pelvic binder; identify a non-life-threatening injury that is a distraction to patient and rescuers
Review rescue breathing for adult patient.
Emily Marotta, EMT-IV and Patrol Medical Coordinator
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 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
- 0.25 NCCP-ARV: Ventilation
- 0.75 Trauma
- 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation
- 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Triage