Course Details
** TRY IT OUT! FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME 11/11 - 11/18** 1 Hour of RACE-Approved Veterinary CE Certificate of completion provided Main Description Master the systematic approach to blunt force trauma assessment and management in small animal emergency medicine. This focused course provides practical, evidence-based strategies for the initial evaluation and stabilization of trauma patients. Learn to identify shock states, perform targeted assessments, and implement appropriate interventions through real-world cases. Learning Objectives As presented in the lecture: Understand trauma as a continuum of injury and its impact on patient assessment Recognize and treat various stages of shock in trauma patients Implement systematic trauma assessment including FAST/TFAST evaluation Master initial stabilization techniques for common trauma conditions Course Structure Section 1: Introduction & Initial Assessment (15 minutes) Understanding trauma as a continuum Common presentations and statistics Initial triage examination approach Shock recognition and assessment Section 2: Point-of-Care Diagnostics (15 minutes) Essential initial diagnostics FAST/TFAST scanning techniques Basic interpretation of findings When to pursue additional imaging Section 3: Stabilization & Management (20 minutes) Fluid therapy principles Blood product considerations Pain management approaches Monitoring parameters Section 4: Special Considerations & Case Examples (10 minutes) Head trauma assessment Modified Glasgow Coma Scale Case-based learning examples Prognosis considerations How to Earn Your CE Credit: 1. Watch the Video: Dive into detailed surgical demonstrations and expert insights. 2. Complete the Assessment: Validate your knowledge with a brief quiz. 3. Receive Your Certificate: Obtain your 1-hour RACE-approved CE credit.