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End Points of Resuscitation

presented by Vincente Gracias, MD, University of Pennsylvania
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Release date: September 1, 2005
Expiration date: December 31, 2008

Target Audience:
Emergency Medicine Physicians, Trauma Surgeons, General Surgeons,
Opthalmologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Otolaryngologists,
Anesthesiologists, Plastic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Burn Surgeons,
Family Medicine Physicians, Internists, Psychiatrists, Radiologists,
Pediatricians, Pediatric Surgeons, Oral Max Surgeons, Registered Nurses,
Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Social Workers, Paramedics/
Emergency Medical Technicians, Flight Personnel

Course Description:
As a speaker at the 9th Annual Adult & Pediatric Trauma Symposium,
Dr. Gracias discusses shock, the determination of ongoing shock and
end points of resuscitation in patients with traumatic injuries. This
lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved
conference and is now made available through this online program.
A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized.
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Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Discuss differences between classic end points of resuscitation and modern end points of resuscitation.

  • Recognize current modalities used to resuscitate trauma patients.

Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)