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4 < Back Trauma Resources Society Guidelines American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Best Practice Guidelines Imaging Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Management of Orthopaedic Trauma Management of Geriatric Trauma Massive Transfusion in Trauma Recognition of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, and Intimate Partner Violence Palliative Care Western Trauma Association Algorithms. Evidence-based critical decision algorithms in trauma. Pediatric Trauma Society. Guidelines and educational resources. Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines. Concussion, prehospital and surgical management of TBI, pediatric TBI, prognosis in TBI, combat-related head trauma. Joint Trauma System: Clinical Practice Guidelines. Evidence-based guidelines developed by subject matter experts from both the military and civilian communities. Tutorials ER-REBOA PLUS Catheter , Prytime Medical. Quick Reference Guide. ER-REBOA PLUS Convenience Kit. ER-REBOA PLUS Catheter, Instrutions for Use. ER-REBOA PLUS Catheter, Product Video. Videos and Lectures Joint Trauma System: Emergency War Surgery Course. Lecture series based on JTS CPGs and the Emergency War Surgery Book. Trauma in a Flash. Brief videos on trauma topics, hosted by the Arizona Trauma Association. American College of Surgeons Resources Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient, 2014. Framework for developing a trauma system. Compares the different resources available at Level 1, 2, and 3 verified trauma centers. "An ideal trauma system includes all the components identified with optimal trauma care, such as prevention, access, prehospital care and transportation, acute hospital care, rehabilitation, and research activities. Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients Recommendations of the National Expert Panel on Field Triage, 2011. Basic algorithm for triage of trauma patients based on mechanism of injury, physiologic criteria, and anatomic region of injury. Stop the Bleed. Trains non-healthcare providers in point of injury treatment for massive hemorrhage. AAST Resources Brief Topic Reviews. COVID-19, Aspiration, Blunt Cardiac Injury, Blunt Splenic Injury, Child Passenger Safety, Clostridium Difficle, ICU Illness, Wound Care Instructions, Field Triage, Epidemiology and Injury Prevention, Mechanical Ventilation, Pelvis Injuries, Rib Fractures, Sports Concussions, Thromboembolic Disease, Trauma Systems, TBI Rehabilitation. CME Opportunities. Meet the Masters, high yield journal articles, in addition to countless other resources. Some are free, and some are $25 for non-members. Virtual Grand Rounds. AAST hosts virtual grand rounds, a web-based educational series Acute Care Surgery Fellow Educational Resources. 67 Educational Modules for ACS Fellows. Created by the ACS Committee. ONLY accessible by ACS Fellows. Previous Next

< Back National Parks Yellowstone and Grand Tetons This is NOT by any means an all-inclusive list of things to see and places to stay. This is based on my personal itinerary. I arrived around noon on a Monday at the East Entrance to Yellowstone, and explored the eastern side of the Grand Loop that afternoon, and spent the night at Lake Lodge. Tuesday, I explored the southern side of the Lower Loop and the western side of the Grand Loop, and spent the night at Mammoth Hot Springs Cabin. Wednesday, I went horseback riding at Roosevelt Corrals, and then drove along the eastern side of the Grand Loop to the south entrance of the park and then onto Grand Tetons, spending the night at Colter Bay Village. Thursday, I spent the morning hiking around Jenny Lake, and then went whitewater rafting in the afternoon. Friday morning I departed (drove back up to the East Entrance of Yellowstone to head to Cody, Wyoming). Yellowstone Things to See *Artist Point- short walk from the parking lot, there is a lookout point with great views of the Lower Falls. Then there is a 2.7 mile hike along the “Grand Canyon of Yellowstone”. No guardrails/ fence along the route, with vertical sheer right off the trail. No narrow passings, so it’s safe as long as you are responsible. *Mud Volcano- short half mile loop, less steep to start at the southern trailhead (to the left when you are looking from the parking lot) and loop clockwise, lots of steps down at the end of the loop. *West Thumb Geyser Basin- boardwalk around multiple basins/ fumaroles. Lots of pretty colors. Right along the Yellowstone Lake. About ¾ mile walk, easy. *Old Faithful- I got here early in the morning, so parking was easy. Later, people are circling the lot. Lots of boardwalk to explore the different geysers. If you want to have a short moderately strenuous climb to the Old Faithful Viewing Area (Observation Point Trailhead)- if you face Old Faithful, walk to the right and you’ll get to the turnoff point to the Observation Point. Loops back down so you can walk amongst the geysers near Old Faithful. *Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook- this is how to see the Grand Prismatic from above. Started at Fairy Falls Trailhead parking lot, walked to overlook (maybe 1.5 miles, pretty flat, except for a brief uphill climb to the overlook), and then continued on to Fairy Falls trailhead. Also an easy flat walk, but it’s a couple miles out and back. The falls are beautiful. *Midway Geyser Basin- pretty short boardwalk loop (careful, narrow boardwalk by the Spring). You can see the Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser from ground level. *Lamar Valley- opportunities to view wildlife. Lodging Lake Lodge Cabins- very rustic/ simple. Just a bed, sink, shower, toilet. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabin- slight step up from Lake Lodge. Links Yellowstone Lodging Reservations Yellowstone Park Maps Yellowstone Roads - detailed descriptions of the landmarks along each section of the roads through the Park. I used this after the trip when I forgot to note a location where I stopped to take pictures or take a hike. Best Trails in Yellowstone (AllTrails) - I got all the descriptions for the trails I planned to hike. Grand Tetons Things to See *Jenny Lake- the boat ferry takes you across the lake so you can avoid about 2-2.5 miles of walking (one-way). But you have to get there really early (like before they even open) or you’ll be waiting in line and it is probably faster to walk versus wait in line. Lots of different trail options (Inspiration Point- decent incline, Hidden Falls, etc). Lodging Colter Bay Village- slight step up from Mammoth Hot Springs. Within walking distance of two restaurants, the general store and Jackson Lake. Links Grand Teton Lodging Reservations Grand Teton Park Maps Grand Teton Roads - same as Yellowstone. Best Trails in Grand Teton (AllTrails) Maps and Guides National Park Maps National Parked National Park Service App You can download the NPS app (above)- when you open a specific park, there is an option to download for offline use. Highly recommend doing this for both parks. When you have your phone in airplane mode and you pull up the maps in the App, you can follow yourself very closely on each trail as you walk. Very very useful. Tidbits There are lots of road turnouts along the entire perimeter drive, as well as places to stop along the Yellowstone River, that aren’t labelled on the map. Military- if you show your active ID or your DD214, you get a free National Park pass. 10% military discount at park stores. There are maps at most of the large trailheads, they request a $1 donation or ask that you return the map when you finish. Things to bring (what I found helpful) Dry sack- the weather is unpredictable, so you might be out on a hike and get stuck in a downpour. Cooler- this is the one I got on Amazon, works very well. Amazon Link Bear Spray- rent it or buy it. There are a handful of pickup and dropoff locations (BearAware ). Previous Next

< Back Snowboarding Gear and Resources I currently ride a true twin snowboard. Brand- Arbor Cadence Size- 147 cm Profile- System Rocker What kind of board I'm looking for? All-mountain Shape- directional twin Profile- rocker/ reverse camber Flexibility- medium Website Links On the Snow Up-to-date information about snow conditions. Projected resort opening/ closing dates. State Level Information- V irginia Snow Report Specific Resort Information- Jay Peak Apps On the Snow (see above) Epic Pass Slopes How to Choose a Snowboard Snowboardingdays.com REI.com How to Set Up Your Snowboard Burton.com Mounting Burton Bindings Miscellaneous Seven Most Dog-Friendly Ski Resorts in North America Previous Next

11 < Back Board Examinations American Board of Surgery: General Surgery Boards Exam Prep Master the General Surgery Oral Boards by Dr Hassan Aziz . Dr Aziz reviews key surgical topics, including trauma, thoracic, pediatric, HPB, GI, breast cancer, endocrine, vascular. [Reference courtesy of Hassan Aziz, MD @Sharpknife_Aziz ] Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP). Resource for general surgeons- stay current with the latest surgical knowledge and prepare for examinations. American Board of Surgery: Surgical Critical Care Boards Exam Prep Evidence-Based Practice of Critical Care. 3rd edition, 2019. Reviews the literature regarding specific high yield critical care topics. Trauma, Critical Care, and Surgical Emergencies: A Case and Evidence-Based Textbook. 1st edition, 2010. 64 cases that review the basic principles of ACS. Previous Next

6 < Back EGS Resources Society Guidelines EAST Practice Management Guidelines. Evidence-based guidelines developed and published by EAST. Covers EGS, ICU, trauma, and injury prevention. World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES). Guidelines and reviews covering topics including trauma, pancreatitis, colitis, cholecystitis, and large bowel malignancy, and many others. American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Clinical Practice Guidelines. Guidelines on common colo-rectal diseases such as diverticulitis, preoperative bowel preparation, hemorrhoids, and colorectal cancer. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Guidelines and Clinical Reviews. Guidelines include cholecystitis, ERAS protocol, choledocholithiasis, laparoscopy, to name a few. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients undergoing GI endoscopy. Previous Next

5 < Back Critical Care Resources Society Guidelines CHEST Guidelines. Topics addressed include: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), venous thromboembolism (VTE), and liberation from mechanical ventilation. Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: Executive Summary (2021) SCCM Guidelines. Topics addressed include: Surviving Sepsis, management of pain/ agitation/ delirium, nutrition, critical-illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency, etc. Infectious Disease Society of America. Critical Care Nutrition. Nutrition guidelines and bedside tools (i.e., Nutric score). European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN). References ICU One Pager. "Critical care education one page at a time. Simple, free, & open source." High-yield clinical topics condensed into single-page reference cards. Other topics addressed in more detail include point of care ultrasound (POCUS) and COVID. The Bottom Line. High-yield journal article summaries focused on the diagnosis and management of critically ill patients. Critical Care Reviews Newsletter. Weekly update on the most up-to-date literature. Register to receive the email weekly. Life in the Fast Lane [LIFTL]. ICU providers provide educational resources for EM and critical care, including EKG interpretation and the Critical Care Compendium. REBEL EM. Journal reviews, tutorials, and other educational tools. Focus is emergency medicine, but plenty of cross-over with critical care. Stanford Critical Care Educational Resources. Free education resources hosted by Stanford Medical School. University of Maryland- Critical Care Project. Critical Care Now. Deranged Physiology. Antibiotic Coverage Diagram [image] EM-Crit Project. Parent website of the Internet Book of Critical Care and PulmCrit. The Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC) PulmCrit - blog entries on practical ICU topics. Venous thromboembolism and anticoagulation management Anticoagulation Provider Toolkit Anticoagulation Desktop Reference Anticoagulation in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation Anticoagulation in Venous Thromboembolism DOAC Bleeding Management Anticoagulation in Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism Periprocedural Management (DOAC) Periprocedural Management (Warfarin) Cardio Nerds Infographics A Guide to Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiogenic Shock Inotropes Pulmonary Embolism Management Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Push-dose vasopressors Push Dose Pressors: Your Quick & Dirty Guide emDOCs: Push-Dose Vasopressors: An Update for 2019 Scott Weingart: Push-dose pressors for immediate blood pressure control Tutorials Edwards Science Clinical Education. Free access to clinical resources including quick references for hemodynamic monitoring and oxygenation assessment of the critically ill. Quick Guide to Cardiopulmonary Care. Hemodynamic Optimization. Perioperative Goal-Directed Therapy. ScVO2 Monitoring. Thromboelastography. Diagrams of TEG and ROTEM, explanation of methods and variables. Previous Next

12 < Back Other Resources Radiology Radiopaedia.org . Open-edit radiology resource, compiled by radiologists and other health professionals from across the globe. How to Read a Chest X-Ray: The Graphic Novel and Drawing Book. Download this “Dummies Guide” to reading chest x-rays and brush up on the basics. Appropriateness Criteria. Evidence-based guidelines to assist providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition. Acute Right Upper Quadrant Pain Acute Right Lower Quadrant Pain Previous Next

9 < Back Annual Conferences American Association for the Surgey of Trauma (AAST) Annual Meeting Past and Future Meetings 2024: September 11-14, Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 2025: September 10-13, Marriott Boston Copley Place, Boston, MA Meet senior trauma surgeons and hear about cutting edge research in the field of trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery. Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) Annual Scientific Assembly Next Meeting 2025: January 14-18, JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa , Tuscon, AZ Meet senior trauma surgeons and hear about cutting edge research in the field of trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery. Mattox Vegas TCCACS- Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery Next Meeting 2024: April 15-17, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV If you are looking for high-yield educational content and you can only go to one conference a year, this is the one. Best analogy: this conference is like drinking from a fire hose. American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress Next Meeting 2024: October 19-22, San Francisco, CA Previous Next