DESCRIPTION

This session allows for a multidisciplinary approach to provide trauma related educational opportunities pertinent to the patients that are treated at KP Vacaville. As a designated Level II trauma center at KP Vacaville, there is a demonstrated need to enhance the knowledge base and clinical management of trauma patients with less-lethal weapon injuries and increase the knowledge on current practices involving patient care.

OBJECTIVES:

1.  Discuss trauma database with regards to severe head injury patients treated at Kaiser Vacaville and south Sacramento.

2.  Describe current literature focusing on outcomes and ICP monitoring.
 

3.  Manage ICP monitoring based on current guidelines discussed to make a difference in outcome at Kaiser level II trauma centers.

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

Napa/Solano Trauma Surgeons and Trauma Liaisons, Physicians that are consulted to provide their expertise to trauma patients when needed. 

LOCATION: 

Virtual CME

PLANNING COMMITTEE:  

Chris Bandy MD, FACS, Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Department, KFH Vacaville
Amy Brammer, MSN, RN, TNS, CEN, CAISS, CSTR, Trauma Program Director, Trauma Department, KFH Vacaville
M. Evan Edminster RN, BSN, CFRN, Trauma Educator, Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Trauma Department, KFH Vacaville
Jessica Pemberton MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, Performance Improvement Coordinator, Trauma Department, KFH Vacaville

SPEAKER:

Kaveh Barami, MD,PhD, Neurological Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Vacaville/Sacramento Medical Centers 

DISCLOSURE: 

Kaiser Permanente Napa/Solano has determined that today's speaker and planner(s) do not have affiliations with any corporate organizations that may constitute a conflict of interest with this presentation.  Kaiser Permanente Napa/Solano takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.  Kaiser Permanente does not endorse any brand-name products.

CREDITS & ACCREDITATION

Kaiser Napa Solano Area is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The Kaiser Napa Solano Area designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ + 1.0 unit Trauma Credit.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.