Flight Paramedic Clinical Logistics Specialist & Educator Life Link III Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United States
Calcium administration in trauma has been a hot topic. There has been movement to change the Trauma Triad of Death to a Diamond, incorporating Calcium. Facilitated by case studies, Johanna will review the pros and cons of calcium administration. At the end of this presentation, you will determine whether calcium administration in trauma and hemorrhagic shock are best practice and if the patient should receive it and when.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize recent science behind Calcium administration in patients with traumatic injuries and hemorrhagic shock.
Demonstrate critical decision making when administering Calcium to patients with traumatic injuries who are receiving blood products.
Determine whether Calcium administration in patients with hemorrhagic shock receiving blood products is best practice.