Trauma Skills - Larkspur Fire

Target Audience

EMS Providers

Describe the pathophysiology and clinical priorities in pediatric penetrating trauma.
Identify key indicators of life-threatening injury requiring rapid transport and intervention in pediatric trauma patients.
Analyze the indications, contraindications, and outcomes associated with resuscitative thoracotomy in pediatric patients.
Evaluate decision-making factors for initiating aggressive resuscitative measures in the prehospital and early hospital setting.
Discuss the principles and benefits of whole blood resuscitation compared to component therapy in trauma.
Explain considerations for the use of low-titer O positive whole blood in pediatric patients, including safety and logistical factors.
Apply evidence-based trauma resuscitation strategies to improve outcomes in pediatric penetrating trauma cases.

Course summary

Available credit:

Course opens:

06/23/2026

Course expires:

01/07/2027

Cost:

$0.00

Rating:

Dr. Chris Winter, MD

Cost:

$0.00

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