December 27, 2013

Save the date for the next Trauma Quarterly Case Review, "Two for One: Caring for the Pregnant Trauma Patient."

The review will take place Feb. 19 at Bethesda North, Golder Rooms I and II. A dinner buffet will begin at 6 p.m. and the program will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Speakers for the review include:

• Trisha Swearingin RN, BSN, CCRN
• Louis Thibodeaux MD, FACS
• Kevin Broermann OTR-L
• Judith Fletcher LSW
• Tosha Hill LSW, C-SWCM

The review is free and geared toward physicians, nurses, social services workers, emergency medical services providers, paramedics, radiology technicians and physical and occupational therapists.

Objectives:

• Identify the anatomical and physiological changes in a pregnant patient.
• Discuss an exploratory laparotomy procedure and treatment of a hepatic laceration.
• Apply physical therapy and occupational therapy processes to antepartum and postpartum patients.
• Describe the process and planning for care and discharge of a mother and baby.
• Explain the role of case management and social services for a mother and baby when addiction is involved.

To make a reservation to attend, call 513 865 1582. Respond by Feb. 12 to help determine catering demands.

If you require special accommodations for a disability, including the need for an alternative form of materials, or further information, contact Trisha Swearingin at 513 865 1581.

Planners and faculty involved in this event have no conflicts of interest. No commercial support has been provided for this event, and the planners and faculty are not endorsing any commercial product.