Hypothermia and the Trauma Triad

October 9, 2024

This was a two part training - first was a presentation and Q&A session reviewing the Denver Metro Protocols for treatment of Hypothermia (5010) with emphasis on removing wet clothing and using tools for active external rewarming including hot water bottles, chemical heat packs and heated blankets. Discussion of lethal triad (diamond) for trauma patients, emphasis on preventing heat loss in all trauma patients. The second part of this training involved a scenario where responders have to manage a hypothermic patient with altered mental status symptoms.

Target Audience

Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

Identify stages of hypothermia

preventing afterdrop and further heat loss

trauma triad review and trauma protocols 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 Medical
    • 0.75 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs
  • 0.25 Trauma
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation
Course opens: 
10/09/2024
Course expires: 
10/09/2024
Event starts: 
10/09/2024 - 13:00
Event ends: 
10/09/2024 - 14:00
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
CO
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

Emily Marotta, AEMT

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

  • 0.75 Medical
    • 0.75 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs
  • 0.25 Trauma
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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