London Trauma Conference / TRAUMA.ORG
This year’s London Trauma Conference and Masterclass Symposia will be held at the Royal Geographic Society on December 9th-11th 2009.
TRAUMA.ORG is cohosting this conference in what is one of the premier meetings on the global trauma calendar and deliver an outstanding scientific and practical symposium on the state of the art in trauma care. Once again the main programme will feature keynote speakers challenged to answer the difficult questions in trauma care. This year there will an additional taught course on December 10th on ‘Core Topics in Trauma & Prehospital Care’, and on 11th December there will be a special Scientific Symposium on Trauma Transfusion & Haemostasis. The London Trauma Conference will change your practice.
Management of Exsanguinating Pelvis Injuries
An algorithm for the management of exsanguinating pelvic trauma
Severe pelvic injuries associated with disruption of pelvic vasculature carry an extremely high mortality. A directed approach to management can significantly improve survival in this critical patient group.
The Ideal Pelvic Binder
What's important in a pelvic binder?
Pelvic binders have replaced external fixation for the immediate stablization of pelvic ring fractures. This article describes the features to look for, and avoid, in choosing a pelvic binder.
Indications for Bullet Removal
The rare cases where bullet removal is justified
The Trauma-list recently discussed when, if ever, bullet removal was indicated. Here are the conclusions, which an illustrative case.
Trauma Nurse Case Management
The principles of trauma case management
Trauma case management is a model of care where patient care is overseen and coordinated by a nurse with expertise in trauma. They visit the trauma patient each day, review patient progress, ensure optimal care and that the patient, nursing and medical staff are all aware of the management plan.
