Join us for a compelling webinar exploring the life-saving impact of prehospital blood administration in a challenging pediatric trauma case. When a 7-year-old girl in a rural county suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, quick action and innovative care by EMS made all the difference. From recognizing critical signs of hemorrhagic shock to administering the first unit of blood within 15 minutes, this case demonstrates the power of rapid decision-making and advanced prehospital interventions.
Discover how this patient not only survived a massive blood loss and cardiac arrest during surgery but also made a remarkable recovery, leaving the hospital 11 days later with no deficits.
Learning Outcomes:
- Review the clinical signs and symptoms of shock in pediatric trauma patients to improve early recognition and intervention
- Identify the key triggers and criteria for initiating blood administration in prehospital trauma care
- Discuss the challenges and potential solutions for administering blood effectively in prehospital settings
Members who are logged will be provided with a CE Credit link (below) for the duration of 3 years from the original presentation date (noted above). After 3 years, CE will no longer be made available. Members however are still welcome to watch the presentation independently for non-CE credit.
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Speaker(s):Aaron Dix, MBA, NRP, Vice President of Mobile Medicine and Patient Logistics at Prisma Health
Aaron Dix oversees a large EMS division, a consolidated communications center, a robust Mobile Integrated Health program, emergency management, fleet, and patient flow operations for the largest health system in South Carolina. In addition to his role at Prisma Health, he is a Clear Spring Fire Rescue commissioner and an executive board member of the SC EMS Association and is still a practicing paramedic. He also serves on numerous advisory boards and is a frequent author and speaker.
