Release date: February 1, 2007
Expiration date: January 31, 2010
Target Audience: Anesthesiologists, Burn Surgeons, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, General Surgeons, Internists, Neurosurgeons, Opthalmologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Otolaryngologists, Pediatricians, Pediatric Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Radiologists, Oral Max Surgeons, Trauma Surgeons, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Social Workers, Paramedics/Emergency Medical Technicians, Flight Personnel
Course Description: As speaker for the special event program “11th Annual Adult & Pediatric Trauma Symposium --Head Injuries Across the Ages – From the Field to Beyond”, Dr. Jenkins addresses resuscitation issues of adult and pediatric patients presenting to the emergency room with injuries to the brain. 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. Click on the link above to begin this online educational activity.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
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Discuss priorities and order of priorities in the resuscitation of brain injured adult and pediatric patients.
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Verbalize the difference between primary and secondary brain injury.
- Identify the major causes of secondary brain injury.
- Explain the necessary steps involved in securing the airways of injured patients.
- Describe the team approach and its’ contribution to the successful resuscitation of trauma victims.
- Gain some familiarity with the medicines used in airway control.
Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)
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