4:20 - 5:05pm
I came in like a wrecking ball - Trauma #1: Abdo/Thoracic/Pelvis Trauma
Presented By:
Dr. Joe Nemeth
Description
· Compare and contrast abdo/thoracic/pelvic trauma in children.
· Discuss indicated investigations and subsequent management utilizing a case
based approach.
· Identify evidence-based management and variations in practice patterns where appropriate.
Specifically:
· Discuss common and important thoracoabdominal injuries
· Discuss traumatic coagulopathy and damage control resuscitation
· Discuss literature around TXA
· Critique the literature on trauma fluid and inotropic support
· Discuss the role of imaging in evaluation of thoracoabdominal injury
· Summarize changes to ATLS specific to pediatrics