Purpose

To provide updates in diagnostics and treatment of health care problems affecting Trauma Patients. 

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, residents and medical students who have experience in the area of trauma.

Learning Objectives

1. Review specific recommendations from the 2013 SCCM Pain, Agitation, and Delirium guidelines that pertain directly to the trauma/surgical population.
2. Recognize what Propofol infusions syndrome is and the risk factors associated with it.
3. Discuss roles of various sedatives in light of the ongoing Propofol shortage.
4. Identify specific limitations associated with using methadone for acute pain.

Presenter

Rosemary Grover, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Specialist, Mercy Medical Center

Moderator

Willie McClairen, MD, FACS
Trauma Medical Director, Mercy Medical Center

Disclosure

Speakers/Moderator will disclose to attendees the nature of any financial relationships they have with the commercial firms providing support, as well as the commercial manufacturers of products and/or the providers of services discussed in their presentations.  They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).