New medical knowledge and technology are advancing more quickly than most physicians can keep up with and utilize wisely. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, education is necessary on a regular basis to improve knowledge and skills of the provide in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. [node:body-summary]

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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Recognize indications for VA and VV ECMO in trauma patients.

2. Discuss etiologies and possible rescue strategies for cardiac arrest in trauma patients.

3. Explain the unique considerations in trauma patients as organ donors.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Kara Monday, MD, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor Scott & White Health System is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For information, please contact Nakia Rapier@Nakia.Rapier@bswhealth.org