Dr. Ari Halldorsson Trauma and Critical Care Symposium
October 7, 2023
Conference Summary
This activity is designed to encourage collaborative, multi-disciplinary healthcare
for trauma
patients. The symposium will educate healthcare professionals on the need to implement
change to
provide the most current and effective care for trauma-related injuries to have the
best patient
outcomes. Learners will be able to use available resources effectively when treating
trauma/critically
ill patients.
Symposium dress is casual, each attendee is encouraged to bring a jacket or sweater
for their comfort
during the meeting sessions.

This year's conference is being held in honor of Ari Halldorsson, MD. Dr. Halldorsson was a dedicated surgeon, and a phenomenal surgical educator.
The Department of Surgery has started a fund to honor his many accomplishments and contributions, and preserve his memory in a positive way. The proceeds will be used to further Dr. Halldorsson's passion for surgical education, and aid current and future residents in their educational pursuits.
Please click link below to donate to this fund:
CME Conference Packet Pieces
Schedule
Accreditation and Disclosure
Support Acknowledgement
Instructions for Claiming Credit
Vendors
We would like to thank our Symposium Exhibitors for their support of our conference. Please take a few minutes and visit their exhibit booth.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL LIST OF VENDORS
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PLANNING COMMITTEE: |
Sharmila Dissanaike MD FACS FCCM - ChairRenee Bogschutz, PhD, CCC-SLP, FNAPExecutive DirectorOffice of Interprofessional Education Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Steven Brooks, MD, FACSAssociate Professor of SurgeryVice Chair, Department of Surgery Division Chief, Acute Care Surgery John A. Griswold Trauma Center Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Assistant Director |
Amelia Robles, BSN, RN, CCRNCharge NurseTrauma Surgical ICU/Burn Unit UMC Health System Amanda Venable, MSN, RN, CCRNDepartment DirectorTrauma Surgical ICU and Burn Center UMC Health System ABSTRACT REVIEWERS:Bailey Burge, MSN, RN, CCRNAssistant DirectorTrauma Surgical ICU and Burn Center UMC Health System Tonya Marshall, MSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN, CFRN, CENClinical InstructorTrauma Surgical ICU and Burn Center UMC Health System Sherry Milburn, MSN, RN, CCRNClinical InstructorTrauma Surgical ICU and Burn Center UMC Health System Amanda Venable, MSN, RN, CCRNDepartment DirectorTrauma Surgical ICU and Burn Center UMC Health System |
PowerPoint Presentation PDFs
Inhalation Injury Management- Nicole McClure RRT, RRT-ACCS
Catastrophic Head Injury-Erin Burton, MD PGY4
Management of the Pregnant Trauma Patient: Perspectives and Updates- Natalie Hodges MD, MPH PGY5
What's on the streets? Drugs. - J. Chad Curry LP, FP-C
Goals of Care Conversation in the Trauma Patient- Stephen Gates, MD
The Pediatric Airway - Brian Payne, MD
Joint Sponsor Contact Information
University Medical Center / John A Griswold Trauma Center
Website: https://www.umchealthsystem.com/
Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Phone: (806) 743- 2370
Website: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/surgery/
Center of Accredited Interprofessional Continuing Medical Education, Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Phone: 806-743-2929
Email: CME@ttuhsc.edu
Website: www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/continuing-medical-education
Accreditation and Designation
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented
by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and University Medical Center Health
System. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is jointly accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation
for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),
to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center designates this live activity for a maximum
of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) (TM). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity
Nursing:
UMC Health System is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission
on Accreditation.
Paramedic & EMT:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the continuing education
policies and licensing requirements established by the Texas Department of State Health
Services. University Medical Center EMS is an approved Texas Department of State Health
Services Continuing Education Provider ("UMC Lubbock EMS CE Program"; License #100648).
The continuing education may be applied towards Texas state or National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) recertification. Out-of-state EMS personnel
should consult with their state's continuing education representative to determine
if this education may be applied towards their recertification needs.
Respiratory Care:
Application has been made to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
for continuing education contact hours for respiratory therapists. CME information
is available at the following web site: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/continung-medical-education
IPE Credit:
Interprofessional Education provides students an opportunity to collaborate across
health professions to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while
building mutual respect for one another’s knowledge, values, and ethics. Interprofessional
Education credit for TTUHSC learners and a certificate of completion will be provided
for participation and successful completion of this activity.
NOTE: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reserves the right to cancel this meeting or substitute speakers in the event of unforeseen or extenuating circumstances




