Advanced Trauma Management for the Emergency Physician 2022 (Videos)

Advanced Trauma Management for Emergency Physicians: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction: Enhancing Trauma Care through Advanced Techniques and Best Practices

Advanced Trauma Management for the Emergency Physician is an immersive two-day course tailored to enhance the skills and knowledge of emergency clinicians in the specialized field of trauma care. This comprehensive program provides cutting-edge updates, evidence-based best practices, and innovative protocols to equip participants with the necessary tools to handle major trauma cases effectively.

Course Highlights:

• World-Renowned Experts: Engage with leading authorities in trauma management from Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC).
• Interactive Learning Platform: Participate in thought-provoking discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and case studies to deepen your understanding and foster critical thinking.
• Hands-On Techniques: Hone your clinical skills through state-of-the-art techniques such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and reversal of anticoagulation/antiplatelet medication.

Module Overview:

Day 1:

• Keynote: Problem Solving with the Hypotensive Trauma Patient
• Clinical Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Minor Traumatic Brain Injury
• Torso Trauma
• Extremity Trauma
• Trauma Management in Special Patient Populations
  • Hypotensive Trauma Patients
  • Elderly Trauma Patients
  • Pregnant Trauma Patients
  • Pediatric Trauma Patients
• State-of-the-Art Techniques for Trauma Patient Management
  • Reversal of Anticoagulation / Antiplatelet medication
  • Massive Transfusion Protocols (TEG, etc.)
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
• Management practices to facilitate quality trauma care
• Challenging Airways
• Specialized Trauma Scenarios
• Firearm Injuries
• ED Preparedness for MCIs

Day 2:

• Keynote: Challenging Cases in Torso Trauma
• Disaster Medicine: ED Preparedness for MCI
• Firearm Injuries
• Reversal of Anticoagulation/Antiplatelets in Trauma Patients
• Minor Traumatic Brain Injury: Who Needs a CT? & Use of a Pathway
• Challenging Airways
• Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Rapidly and accurately assess trauma patients and triage them effectively.
• Provide high-quality care to trauma patients with life-threatening injuries.
• Utilize advanced techniques and protocols in the management of trauma patients.
• Enhance teamwork and communication skills in a trauma setting.
• Stay abreast of the latest best practices in trauma care.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for emergency clinicians, including emergency physicians, urgent care physicians, nurses, and physician assistants who are responsible for the care of trauma patients.

Continuing Education Credits:

This course is eligible for continuing medical education (CME) credits.

Course Faculty:

The course faculty includes:

• Richard Wolfe, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Leslie Bilello, MD, Program Director, Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, BIDMC
• Christie Fritz, MD, EMS Division Faculty, Department of Emergency Medicine, BIDMC
• Joshua Ellis, MD, Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, BIDMC
• Mary Meinke, MD, Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, BIDMC, Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Lois K. Lee, MD, MPH, Senior Associate in Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine & Assoc Professor of Pediatrics & Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Carlo Rosen, MD, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, BIDMC & Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Gregory Ciottone, MD, President, World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine & Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School & Director, Division of Disaster Medicine, BIDMC
• Andrew Ketterer, MD, Associate Program Director, Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, BIDMC
• Katherine L. Boyle, MD, Associate Director of Research, Emergency Medicine Division of Medical Toxicology, BIDMC, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Jonathan Edlow, MD, Vice-Chair of Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Professor of Medicine & Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Matthew Wong, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, BIDMC
• Martina Stippler, MD, Director, Neurotrauma, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School