Fort Wayne, Ind. – Friday, May 7, 2010 — Parkview Hospital’s Trauma Center today hosted the 21st Annual Trauma Symposium.
Healthcare leaders gathered to learn more about the area of trauma. The symposium featured a case review of trauma care provided to a former trauma patient. Wabash EMS, Parkview Samaritan crew members and Parkview Hospital physicians and personnel who provided care shared their real-life accounts in discussions throughout the day.
Today’s presentations:
“Crash Scene Panel: A Trauma Case Study”
“Abdominal Compartment Syndrome,” Dr. Raymond Cava, Indiana Surgical Specialists
“Massive Transfusion and Fluid Resuscitation,” Dr. Mary Aaland, Parkview Trauma Center
“Flesh-Eating Bacteria,” Dr. Robert Reed II, Clarian Methodist Hospital
“Extremity Amputation,” Dr. Jason Heisler, OrthoNorthEast
“Wound Grafting,” Dr. Albert Morrison, Summit Plastic Surgery
“Rehab Panel: Wrapping It All Up,” Dr. Ajay Gupta, Fort Wayne Neurological Center; Chris Brinneman, Parkview Hospital; and Doug Helsom, Parkview Hospital.