Special thanks to our 2024 Metrolina Trauma Symposium DIAMOND SPONSOR, @atriumhealth Carolinas Medical Center. This event wouldn't be possible without their support!

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Had a wonderful time supporting the Trauma Survivors Network Race to Rebuild with the Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center & Levine Children’s chapters in Charlotte yesterday at Park Road Park! There was a great turnout!

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Special thanks to our 2024 Metrolina Trauma Symposium DIAMOND SPONSOR, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. This event wouldn't be possible without their support!

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Trauma patients in hemorrhagic shock need blood replacement. Be careful not to contribute to the lethal diamond by giving too much crystalloid.

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Metrolina Trauma Symposium Speaker Spotlight on Roman Barker, Flight Nurse at MedCenter Air, who will be speaking on 'The Trauma Within: Taking Time to Treat Yourself.'

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Congrats to Harnett County EMS on their 2024 North Carolina Paramedic Competition win!

A strong showing from 3 MTAC region teams w/ Mecklenburg EMS (2 teams) & Cape Fear Valley lifeLINK AIR.

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Acetabular fx involves the pelvis where the femur meets the acetabulum. The fx is caused by the head of the femur pushing against the acetabulum & may be a result of high (MVC) or low energy MOI (fall).

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How does prehospital care of TBI align w/ in-hospital care? Find out more at the Metrolina Trauma Symposium.

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One week countdown to the 2024 Metrolina Trauma Symposium!

Time is short but there's still time to register.

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Happy Trauma Registrar Professionals Day! The Trauma Registry, thru their data collection, abstraction, analysis, & more directly contributes to ↑ pt outcomes, research, monitoring of trends, & more.

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Great job by Heather Lechner (AH Cabarrus) & Karla Brown (AH CMC) on their presentations at the Trauma Center Association of America #TCAA 2024 Conference.

Congrats to Elizabeth Freeman (AH Cabarrus) on being named a 2024 TCAA Fellow!

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The 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook is now available online at phmsa.dot.gov/training/hazma… as well as in the iOS & Android app stores.

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How do you determine if a Massive Transfusion Protocol should be initiated? An easy method is the ABC Score.

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Think you know best practice in trauma care? Test your knowledge in the Trauma Quiz breakout session at the 2024 Metrolina Trauma Symposium.

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Are you ready for a MCI? This just happened in our region! Check out the DMEP course on May 8th at CMC to prepare.

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Another great Paint the Playground event w/ Levine Children’s Injury Prevention coordinating at the Telra Institute. PTP helps create alternative play areas for kids so “regular” playgrounds aren’t as crowded, ↓ risk of injuries.

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Speaker spotlight on Dr. Courtney Owens, who is co-leading the 'Air, Air Everywhere - US in Airway & Breathing Mgmt' skills station at the Metrolina Trauma Symposium.

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Coming to the screening of 'Honorable But Broken - EMS in Crisis' on 5/8? This eye-opening documentary recognizes the hard work our EMS agencies perform daily but also draws attention to the hardships they encounter.

RSVP at forms.office.com/r/WwUBcvuVhA

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How do you manage difficult airways? Do you assess & prepare prior to intubation? Check out 'Predicting the Difficult Airway in Trauma Pts' at the Metrolina Trauma Symposium.

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