Objectives of the course: The course offers gaining of knowledge regarding the management of acute trauma. Special emphasis is given to the management of the seriously injured patient (immobilization, transport, algorithm for the initial assessment and management).

Contents of the course: History of trauma management. Mechanisms of injuries. Trauma systems. Initial assessment and management of the injured person. Establishment of stable airway and maintenance of breathing. Shock. Injuries to the brain and to the spinal cord and vertebral column. Injuries to the chest. Injuries to the abdomen. Injuries to the pelvis and lower extremities. Thermal injuries. Specific injuries to: children, elderly, pregnant women, athletes, drunk people, people with iv substance abuse, child abuse). Almost drowning. Insect, reptile bites. Animal, human bites. Methods of immobilization and transport.

Mode and outcomes of teaching: The course is taught in several lectures in combination with practice on simulators, on the different steps of management of a multi-injured person. At the end of the course the students have gained good knowledge on the trauma systems and the mechanisms of trauma. They have gained also significant knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of the multi-injured patient.

Hours of training per student: 26

From the 8° Semester

ECTS: 2