Traumacast

A series of audio interviews addressing upcoming research and its application to the injured patient, education efforts related to trauma, and novel methods in the management of injury.

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Select Traumacasts now eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM self-assessment credits toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program. Visit the EAST Education Center for details.

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Blunt_Splenic_Injury - Podcast #27
04/18/2013 A discussion regarding the management of blunt splenic injury with reference to the EAST Practice Management Guideline on this topic.This Traumacast is eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM self-assessment credits toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program. Visit the EAST Education Center for details.

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Deep_Hypothermia_Dr_Tisherman - Podcast #26
02/20/2013 Emergency Preservation and Resuscitation Trial evaluating deep hypothermia for cardiac arrest following penetrating trauma. Discussion with Dr Sam Tisherman, the PI for the study. 

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Hypertonic Saline Prehospital - Podcast #25
12/29/2012 A discussion with Dr. Eileen Bulger regarding her two trials evaluating the role of hypertonic saline in the pre-hospital setting.

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Coagulopathy_Trauma_TEG - Podcast #24
12/28/2012 A discussion regarding causes of coagulopathy in trauma and the use of TEG in its diagnosis and management

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Damage Control Resuscitation - podcast #27
09/14/2012 A discussion of damage control resuscitation - what it is and how to implement it and why. An interview with Michael Rotondo,  MD.

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Helicopter Transport and Mortality after Trauma - Podcast #23
08/30/2012 A discussion regarding Dr Haider's study which showed the transportation by helicopter following trauma improves survival

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Adult Concussions - Podcast #22
08/29/2012 A discussion with Dr. Robert Barraco regarding the diagnosis and treatment of concussion in adults. This podcast is eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM self-assessment credits toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program. Visit the EAST Education Center for details.

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Pediatric Concussions - Podcast #21
08/28/2012 A discussion with Dr. Michael Nance on diagnosis and treatment of concussion in children, including a proposal for determining when kids can return to contact sports.  This Traumacast is eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM self-assessment credits toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program. Visit the EAST Education Center for details.

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Screening for DVT following Trauma - Podcast #20
08/27/2012 A discussion with Dr. Elliott Haut regarding the pros and cons of screening for DVT in asymptomatic patients following trauma

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Topical Hemostatics - Podcast #19
08/26/2012 A discussion with Dr. Martin Schreiber on the various types of topical hemostatic agents that can be used either pre- or intra-operatively - their mechanisms of action, uses, and limitations. This Traumacast is eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM self-assessment credits toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program. Visit the EAST Education Center for details.

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