Lower Extremity Trauma

November 30, 2024

 

Review Denver Metro Protocol 8080 "Extremity Trauma" and discuss appropriate exposure to injured extremity given winter climate. Review the algorithms for Fracture/Dislocation and Amputation. Review and hands-on practice with Circulation/Movement/Sensation (CMS) as a vital sign important in extremity trauma. Review use and instructions of Kendrick Traction Device for mid-shaft femur fracture. Hands-on practice of application of KTD and a "quick splint."

Target Audience

Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

mechanical traction application

neuro deficits

hypovolemic shock

amputation and fracture/dislocation assessment

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control
Course opens: 
11/30/2024
Course expires: 
11/30/2024
Event starts: 
11/30/2024 - 15:30
Event ends: 
11/30/2024 - 16:30
Cost:
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO 80435
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

  • 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control

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