The Regional Trauma Council, in collaboration with VGH Trauma Services and the BC Children’s Hospital Trauma Program is pleased to inform you of the upcoming Trauma Symposium. This event provides an exciting education and networking opportunity for health care professionals seeking innovative approaches to trauma care.

February 19, 2014
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Paetzold Auditorium, VGH
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Objective

The objective of this symposium is to explore successful and innovative trauma care with new, cutting edge information. Our dynamic speakers will present recommendations for multidisciplinary care within the larger context of the trauma system. We will explore issues in several areas including resuscitation, bleeding control, spine care, trauma imaging, pelvic trauma, thoracic trauma prehospital care, injury prevention, pediatric trauma and trauma in pregnancy.

“This course provides a practical application to an updated approach to trauma care in the region,” says Nasira Lakha, trauma program manager at VGH.

Who should attend

The symposium is designed for trauma/general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, therapists, allied health and EMS personnel involved in providing trauma care.

How to register

Space is limited. Do not miss this opportunity. To register, please use one of the links below, based on your profession:

• Physicians $150: Physician PayPal Payment Link
• Residents/Fellows $50: Residents/Fellows PayPal Payment Link
• Nurses $50: Nursing PayPal Payment Link
• Allied Health $50: Allied Health PayPal Payment Link
• Emergency Health Services $50: EHS PayPal Payment Link