Virtual Session
November 21, 2023
Title
Trauma Resuscitation in Kids Virtual
Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- describe the differences between adult and child pathophysiology,
- conduct a primary and secondary survey for pediatric trauma cases,
- recognize, diagnose and manage common trauma-related pediatric injuries,
- recognize and consider ethical issues related to pediatric trauma,
- interpret diagnostic images for pediatric trauma cases, and
- determine the appropriate steps to prepare for the transport of a pediatric trauma patient.
This activity is an Accredited Simulation Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Royal College Continuing Professional Development Unit. You may claim a maximum of 11.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. More information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit is available on the AMA website: www.ama-assn.org/education/cme
TRIK is endorsed by the Pediatric Trauma Society, the Trauma Association of Canada and Accreditation Canada as an equivalent to ATLS (for Pediatric Trauma Centers). Prior training in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is strongly encouraged.
Instructor Team
Dr. Robert Finkelstein
Dr. Natalie Yanchar
Chantal Lecuyer
Samantha St. Pierre