Trauma: Behind the Scenes

Learn about this 2010 Mini Medical School

This four-week series provides you with an insider's view of how the health network responds to trauma, including disaster scenarios. Get an in-depth look at the medical response to an accident, house fire or disaster from first responders, and emergency room and trauma unit experts.

Session 1
Continuum of Care

Learn who becomes involved when a trauma occurs. See how care is delivered from the scene of the trauma to the emergency room, and from the trauma and burn unit through the rehabilitation process. Learn how fast, life-saving care is delivered to patients suffering a heart attack or stroke.

Speakers:
Robert Barraco, M.D., Trauma Surgeon
Cindy Umbrell, R.N., M.S.N., C.N.S., C.C.R.N., Director, Trauma Neuro ICU
David Van Allen, N.R.E.M.T.-P., F.P.-C., Allentown EMS Bureau Manager

Session 2
Trauma Patients With Special Needs

Learn how trauma injuries affect young, elderly and pregnant patients, and why these groups bring special considerations to the trauma bay. Discover the challenges these patients pose and how caregivers are prepared to handle them.

Speakers:
Robert Barraco, M.D., Trauma Surgeon
Scott Brenner, M.D., Pediatrician
Anne Yawman, M.D., Geriatrician

Session 3
Surgeons and Teams With Special Skills

Gain an understanding of why different kinds of specialists are needed to care for trauma patients. Meet caregivers whose skills are very specialized and learn about the latest surgical advancement in the treatment of brain and burn injuries.

Speakers:
Mark Li, M.D., Ph.D., Neurosurgeon
Mindy Brosious, R.N., B.S.N., Burn Recovery Center

Session 4
When Disaster Strikes

A trauma system's ultimate test is how its members respond in the event of a disaster situation. Will you know what to do if a disaster occurs in our community, trauma system or hospital? You'll find out from people with integral roles.

Speaker:
Robert Barraco, M.D., Trauma Surgeon

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