Orthopedic Review
Discussion and presentation of surgical interventions for long bone injuries such as femurs, humerus, and tibia/fibula. Review of compartment syndrome and how to recognize signs and symptoms of this limb threat. Discussion to improve agency care with different splinting techniques and identifying triggers for hailing appropriate patient transportation (life-flight helicopter vs ALS ambulance).
Target Audience
Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol
Learning Objectives
splinting of long bone fracture
compartment syndrome sings and symptoms
patient transport
Dr. Aaron Black, MD
Panorama Ortho
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