Spokane County EMS Podcast

Trauma Part 2

March 31, 2021 Spokane Fire Department Media Services Season 1 Episode 4
Trauma Part 2
Spokane County EMS Podcast
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Spokane County EMS Podcast
Trauma Part 2
Mar 31, 2021 Season 1 Episode 4
Spokane Fire Department Media Services

Part two of our trauma resuscitation discussion with local trauma surgeon Dr. Gilsdorf.  We discuss the importance of time management and critical pre-hospital interventions.  What needs to be done immediately? What can be done in route or deferred to the receiving facility?  Additional discussion regarding current “hot topics” in prehospital care including blood products in the field, the role of TXA, preferred location for needle decompression, etc. 

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Part two of our trauma resuscitation discussion with local trauma surgeon Dr. Gilsdorf.  We discuss the importance of time management and critical pre-hospital interventions.  What needs to be done immediately? What can be done in route or deferred to the receiving facility?  Additional discussion regarding current “hot topics” in prehospital care including blood products in the field, the role of TXA, preferred location for needle decompression, etc.