Trauma 360 I January 18, 2024

Service Description

Trauma is the leading cause of death for individuals up to 45 years of age, and the fourth leading cause of death for all ages. Several causes of traumatic death are preventable, which means that prompt recognition and treatment are vital to the patient’s survival. Trauma 360 is an engaging 8-hour course that is consistent with current, evidence-based best practices in prehospital trauma care. It explores and reviews assessment techniques and treatment strategies for the patient with life-threatening trauma, with a specific focus on those injuries that require immediate treatment in order to prevent untimely death. Topics discussed include: - Rapid assessment of the trauma patient - Pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and prehospital treatment of: o Hemorrhage and shock o Head and face injury o Chest injury o Abdominal injury o Spinal injury o Musculoskeletal injury o Traumatic cardiac arrest - Trauma Alert activation criteria - Pain management - Antibiotic therapy - Tranexamic acid (TXA) - Whole blood administration The above content is appropriate for all levels of EMS provider. Participants will receive eight (8) hours of continuing education, which they can use for state or national EMS recertification.

Cancellation Policy

A refund back to your payment method will be issued for all cancellations greater than 7 days before the event. If the cancellation is less than 7 days before an event, the payment will be transferable to an alternative date.

Contact Details

• 353 Rodeo, Spring Branch, 78070

  + 830.228.4504

  alison.mccully@hiscentre.com