Topics- Long bone fractures. Joint dislocation/reduction
- It is important that athletic trainers keep up-to-date with new and emerging techniques that are used and available today for advanced treatment of fractures and dislocations. Review of treatment of fractures and dislocations with emergency care specialists such as paramedics and emergency department physicians helps to ensure athletic trainers are managing these injuries at the highest level when faced with these situations in the field.
- By participating in this program today, the viewer will be able to identify athletes who may have a fracture or joint dislocation, both with and without neurologic interruption, and implement the appropriate stabilization and reduction techniques. Participants will also be able to discuss on-field assessment for fractures and dislocations as well as red flags for more severe injuries.
Topics- Traumatic brain injuries, neck lacerations, internal organs, shock, spine injuries
- Sports have inherent risk of injury, when severe or potentially life-threatening injuries happen, it is the responsibility of the athletic trainer onsite to provide efficient and knowledgeable care to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. At times, this requires teamwork between the athletic trainer and local EMS. Understanding the various protocols EMS follows for injuries will help athletic trainers in caring for an injured athlete or bystander when severe injuries happen. Athletic trainers have extensive knowledge in sports related injuries but are not challenged on a regular basis in the emergent care of life threatening injuries.
- By participating in this program the viewer will be able to identify the various EMS protocols for more common life threatening injuries as it pertains to sports. Including neck lacerations, traumatic brain injuries, internal organ injuries and spinal injuries. As well as, understand how to assist EMS to help with a smooth transition of care from field to hospital.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer 3rd Annual Fall Symposium: Emergency Medicine
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- Thomas Hoke, MD, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Robert Stevens, DO, MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Tim Pieh, MD, MaineGeneral Medical Center
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Assess on-field injuries for fractures and dislocations.
- Recognize potential neurovascular injuries associated with fractures and dislocations.
- Provide immediate care to stabilize on-field fractures and dislocations.
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Define EMS protocol regarding traumatic brain injuries.
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Describe EMS protocol regarding neck lacerations.
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Explain EMS protocol regarding internal organ injuries and hemorrhagic shock.
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Demonstrate EMS protocol regarding spine injury assessment, spinal clearance, and spinal motion restriction.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 3 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (3) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
