Trauma Management
This session, facilitated by Karen, was an introduction to trauma presentations and management designed to be repeated on the next visit with a view to have a whole session of trauma scenarios for the staff to participate in. On this particular day we had a discussion on burns presentations and treatment, hypovolaemia – management of external blood loss and recognition and management of internal bleeding, as well as spinal injuries. The group discussed the correct handling of spinal patients and practiced conducting a log roll, application of cervical hard collar and potential complications of ill-fitting or prolonged use of hard collars. The staff were very engaged and excited for the next session on trauma management.
Resources
ARC Guidelines Index (contains links to burns, management of suspected spinal injury, principles of bleeding for first aiders and shock)
Resources
ARC Guidelines Index (contains links to burns, management of suspected spinal injury, principles of bleeding for first aiders and shock)
