NCRTAC EMS Podcast
Trauma News and Education for Pre-Hospital ProvidersNCRTAC EMS Podcast is a monthly education program for pre-hospital providers.
NCRTAC EMS Podcast is now available as a podcast. Paste this link (www.ncrtac-wi.org/NCRTACLive/ncrtac.xml) into your itunes podcast features to download all episodes of NCRTAC EMS Podcast and future episodes. 
Continuing Education Credits
Please note that the NCRTAC does not directly offer CEUs for the podcasts. We provide you with a CEU certificate that you may have signed by your medical director.
Pelvic Fractures and Binders
Presenter
Dr. Lee Faucher, Trauma Surgeon
UW Hospital, Madison Objectives 1. Review pelvic fracture assessment 2. Review indications of pelvic binders. Files Click here for archived audio fileClick here to email the coordinator for the certificate when available
EZ-IO Drill
February 2009
Presenter
Teri Campbell, RN, Clinical Specialist
Vidacare Objectives 1. Discuss appropriate patients to be considered for intraosseous access 2. Review application of the EZ-IO Files Click here for archived audio fileClick here to email the coordinator for the certificate when available
Selective Spinal Immobilization
October 2008
Presenter
Michael Fraley, EMT-P, RTAC Coordinator
North Central RTAC Objectives 1. Discuss appropriate patients to be considered for selective spinal immobilization 2. Review the physical assessment required for selective spinal immobilization protocols. Files Click here for archived audio fileClick here to email the coordinator for the certificate when available
Heat Emergencies
August 2008
Presenter
Shane Lucasburke, EMT-P, Flight Paramedic
Spirit Medical Transportation Service Objectives 1. Discuss differences between a variety of heat emergencies 2. Explore assessment and treatment considerations for heat emergencies Files Click here for archived audio fileClick here to email the coordinator for the certificate when available
Trauma Care Documentation and WARDS
May 2008
Presenters Jenni Hanoski, RN Trauma Program Manager, Howard Young Medical Center and Eagle River Hospital Jenni.Hanoski@ministryhealth.orgDana Vreeland, EMT-P HYMC and Eagle River EMS, Northwoods Transfer Service
Objectives
1. Discuss importance of proper trauma care documentation
2. Review specifics of trauma care documentation in the Wisconsin Ambulance Run Data System (WARDS)
GCS and LOC Assessment
June 12, 2007
Presenters Jenni Hanoski, RN Trauma Program Manager, Howard Young Medical Center and Eagle River Hospital John Ruhnke, EMT-P HYMC and Eagle River EMS Coordinator
Objectives
1. Discuss importance for assessing a patient's level of consciousness and Glasgow Coma Scale
2. Explore how LOC and GCS impacts prehospital and hospital trauma care
Trauma Care in Iraq
May 8, 2007 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter Jb Moody, Master Sergeant, 115 th MDG/FW FF / NREMT-P, Stevens Point Fire Department
Objectives
1. Discuss Master Sergeant Moody's experiences as a medic in Iraq
2. Explore lessons he learned that help him as a paramedic in central Wisconsin
* See Master Sergeant Moody present "Trauma Care in the Streets of Baghdad: a paramedic's perspective" at the Spirit Trauma Care: a team approach conference June 8-9. For more conference information click here.
Rural Gun Trauma
April 10, 2007 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
Randy Szlabick, MD, Trauma Surgeon
Saint Joseph's Hospital Objectives 1. Discuss differences between urban and rural gun trauma 2. Explore assessment and treatment considerations for gun trauma Files Click here for archived audio fileClick here for CE Certificate
Trauma Care Education in Developing Countries
March 13, 2007 @ 7 p.m.
PresenterPaul Bollinger, MPH Emergency Medical Services Manager, Medical Teams International www.medicalteams.org Objectives 1. Discuss the need for prehospital trauma care in developing countries 2. Explore how American EMS educators can become involved Files Click here for archived audio fileClick here for CE Certificate
Cruise Ship Explosion
February 13, 2007 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
Thomas Ellison, RN
Trauma Program Manager, Aspirus Wausua Hospital
Objectives
1. Discuss a MCI that generated numerous burn patients
2. Review lessons learned from MCI that generated numerous burn patients
Email the RTAC coordinator for a PDF copy of the related March 2005 American Surgeon journal article about the incident. Files Click here for archived audio file Click here for CE Certificate
PHTLS Update Edition 6
January 9, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m.
Presenter
Don Kimlicka, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P
EMS Coordinator, Saint Clare's Hospital Objectives 1. Discuss updates to the PHTLS curriculum 2. Explore impact of PHTLS training on EMS practice Files Click here for archived audio file Click here for CE Certificate
Mass Casualty Terror Workshop in Israel Part 2
December 12, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m.
PresenterAaron Richman, MBA Co-director, Institute of Terrorism Research and Response Objectives 1. Discuss MCI response concepts in Israel 2. Explore applicability of those concepts in the United States Files Click here for archived audio file Click here for CE Certificate
Hunting Accidents: tree stand falls
October 10, 2006 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
Randy Szlabick, MD, Trauma Surgeon
Saint Joseph's Hospital Objectives
1. Discuss the incidence of tree standing and hunting trauma
2. Describe injury patterns from tree stand falls
3. Explore treatment and transport guidelines for tree stand falls and hunting accidents Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE Certificate
Mass Casualty Terror Workshop in Israel Part 1
Presenter
Steve Pilsner, FF / NREMT-P
Wausau Fire Department Objectives
1. Learn about the unique training program that Steve Pilsner recently completed
2. Discuss MCI response concepts in Israel
3. Explore applicability of those concepts in the United States Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE Certificate
Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) for EMS response to MCIs
September 12, 2006 @ 7 pm
Presenter
Keith Tveit
Fire Services Coordinator
Wisconsin Emergency Management Objectives
1. Define MABAS and its purpose 2. Discuss the Wisconsin implementation of MABAS 3. Explore stratigies for local implementation of MABAS Files
Click here for for archived audio file
Click here for CE Certificate
Click here for Wisconsin MABAS Administrative Rule
Click here for www.mabaswisconsin.com website
Click here for MABAS.org orientation PowerPoint show
Caring for Head and Spine Injured Football Players
August 8, 2006 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
T. Pepper Burruss
Head Trainer, Green Bay Packers
Certified Athletic Trainer Objectives
1. Review types and causes of football player injuries 2. Discuss spinal immobilization recommendations for head and neck injured athletes 3. Explore case studies of spine injured atheltes Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE Certificate
Click here for NATA Interassociation Report on Prehospital Care of the Spine Injured Athlete
Burn Injury Assessment and Care for Pediatric Patients
July 11, 2006 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
Dr. Lee Faucher
University Hospital, Madison
Trauma and Burn Surgeon, EMS Medical Director Objectives
1. Review common causes of pediatric burns 2. Discuss assessment principles for burn injury patients 3. Explore the importance of pain management for burn injury patients Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE certificate
Prehospital Pain Management
June 13, 2006 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
Dr. Bruce Gordon
Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids
EMS Medical Director, Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department Objectives
1. Identify the fifth vital sign now recognized and monitored by JCACHO.
2. List at least 2 reliable pain assessment tools used to document intensity of pain.
3. Identify one non-pharmacologic pain management technique.
4. List at least 3 medications used in the prehospital setting for pain control.
Review NAEMSP Prehospital Pain Management Position Paper and pain rating scales - click here Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE certificate
Farm Trauma and Pediatric Patients
May 9, 2006 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
Chief Jerry Minor
EMT-Intermediate, Pittsville Fire Department Objectives
1. Discuss farm injury patterns
2. Discuss assessment and treatment principles for farm injury patterns
3. Case review of pediatric farm trauma patients Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE certificate
Geriatric C-Spine Injuries
April 11, 2006 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
Dr. Samuel Picone
Trauma Surgeon, Aspirus Wausau Hospital Objectives
1. Explain age related changes to that put geriatric patients at greater risk of injury
2. Discuss tips and tricks for patient assessment
3. Case review of geriatric patients with c-spine injuries Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE certificate
Triage Tuesday: Guidelines and Implementation FAQs
March 14, 2006 @ 7 p.m.
Presenter
Joe Immermann, EMT-P
SWRTAC Coordinator Objectives
1. Explain Triage Tuesday participation guidelines
2. Learn from the experiences of Triage Tuesday in the SWRTAC Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE certificate
Snowmobile Accident Case Review
February 14, 2006 @ 7:00 pm
Presenter
Michael Fraley, BS, NREMT-P
EMS Coordinator Howard Young Medical Center Objectives
1. Review common injury patterns
2. Review pre-hospital care priorities
3. Recognize triage and transport options Files
Click here for article: Perils of Snowmobiling
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE certificate
Major Trauma Patient Triage and Transport Guidelines
January 10, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m.
Presenter
Mitch Waite, PhD, NREMT-P
Chief, Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department Objectives
1. Review Major Trauma Patient Definition
2. Discuss Triage and Transport Guidelines Files
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE certificate
Introduction to the Trauma System
December 13, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.
Presenter
Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P
NCRTAC Coordinator Objectives
1. Introduce Wisconsin Trauma System
2. Review trauma system components
3. Discuss role of EMS in trauma system Files
Click here for hand-outs
Click here for archived audio file
Click here for CE certificate
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