Trauma and Trauma Systems

Discusses the nature of trauma and its costs to society

Introduces the concept of trauma care systems

Outlines the role of the paramedic in trauma care

Introduces trauma triage protocols

Blunt Trauma

Describes the physics of blunt trauma and the effects of blunt trauma on the body

Outlines how to evaluate the mechanism of injury in cases of penetrating trauma in order to determine likely injuries

Penetrating Trauma

Describes the physics of penetrating trauma and the effects of penetrating trauma on the human body

Outlines how to evaluate the mechanism of injury in cases of blunt trauma in order to determine likely injuries

Hemorrhage and Shock

Describes the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system as they apply to hemorrhage and shock

Discusses the assessment and management of hemorrhage and shock in patients

Soft-Tissue Trauma

Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system

Discusses the pathophysiology of soft-tissue trauma

Discusses in detail the assessment and management soft-tissue trauma, including a discussion of bandaging

Burns

Discusses the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of burn injuries

Discusses the assessment and management of burn patients

Musculoskeletal Trauma

Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system

Discusses the various types of injuries and conditions that can affect the musculoskeletal system

Discusses the assessment and management of musculoskeletal trauma, including discussion of realignment, splinting, and pain control

Head, Facial, and Neck Trauma

Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the head, face, and neck

Describes the common results of trauma in these regions

Discusses the assessment and management of trauma in these regions, with special emphasis on early recognition of injuries and early protection of the airway

Spinal Trauma

Reviews appropriate anatomy and physiology of the spine

Discusses common mechanisms of spinal injury

Discusses the assessment and management of patients with spinal injuries and suspected spinal injuries

Thoracic Trauma

Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the thorax

Describes common mechanisms of thoracic injury

Discusses the assessment and management of thoracic injuries

Abdominal Trauma

Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the abdomen as it pertains to trauma

Describes abdominal trauma pathology by organ and organ system

Discusses the assessment and management of abdominal injury patients, with special emphasis on the need for maintaining a high index of suspicion when treating a trauma patient with potential internal injury

Shock Trauma Resuscitation

Reviews in detail the process of assessment for the trauma patient

Describes the basic elements and steps of shock trauma resuscitation

Reviews methods of improving the delivery of care to trauma patients, including the importance of good communications among members of the EMS system, the use of air medical transport, and active participation in research programs