The Specialist Trauma Advisory Network (STAN) is an advisory group and oversight network of clinical specialists for complex trauma care across British Columbia. STAN, in collaboration with provincial experts and trauma clinicians, developed three modules for learners in the BC health-care system:
Audience: Emergency physicians, surgeons, general practitioners, residents, registered nurses, nursing students, paramedics, paramedic students and physician assistants
Overview: The purpose of this CPG is to review best evidence and generate expert consensus on recommendations for the management of suspected spinal injury in adult patients (age ≥16) within BC. Up to .75 Mainpro+ credits are available.
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Audience: Nurses, physicians, surgeons, paramedics
Overview: The goal of this learning module is to ensure that clinicians who are providing care for major trauma patients have the clinical knowledge and guidance to care for the adult or pediatric patient who has sustained a solid organ injury. At the end of this learning module you will be able to:
- Understand the initial management of patients with confirmed or suspected blunt splenic injuries.
- Determine the indications for operative management and non-operative management in blunt splenic injuries.
- Determine what are the indications for angiography or angioembolization in blunt splenic injuries.
- Indications to transfer patients to a higher level of care.
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Audience: Physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, residents, paramedics, nursing students, paramedic students, physician assistants
Overview: The goal of this learning module is to ensure that clinicians have the right imaging for the right trauma patient at the right time. The optimal management of major trauma requires that clinicians, radiologists and other medical and technical personnel work seamlessly together to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment. This includes minimizing unnecessary imaging examinations and establishing consistent reporting procedures to avoid critical delays and to ensure that healthcare resources are used both effectively and efficiently.
