Conference

Conference Purpose & Description
Trauma is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability in young Americans. Advancements have made an impact on this challenging problem, but injury still remains the greatest silent epidemic of modern society. Our goal is to provide the most current information on trauma and its management to all health care professionals working to help combat this major health problem. Two concurrent sessions along with several general sessions are offered each day from which to choose.

This conference has been organized under the leadership of the Southern Arizona Trauma Network (SATNET) with special thanks to the Division of General Surgery and Trauma at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and University Medical Center.

Who Should Attend This Conference?
This conference will be of interest to physicians, residents, nurses, pre-hospital personnel and respiratory therapists as well as trauma and emergency care educators and administrators.

Objectives
Explore pre-hospital and early treatment strategies in trauma care.

Discuss advances to minimize or prevent complication in the trauma patient.

Describe emerging trends and treatment of the trauma patient.

Food, Beverage and Credits
Your conference fees include:

Continental Breakfast each morning
Morning and Afternoon breaks each day
Sit down Lunch (with presentations) each day
Continuing Education Certificates
Course Packet

Continuing Education Credit
Applied to the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 10039, for 12.9contact hours

Pre-hospital education hours have been applied for through the Southeast Arizona EMS Council for 12 contact hours

Continuing education hours have been applied for through the Arizona Society for Respiratory Care for 12 clinical credits

Chuck Kramer Memorial Schoarship Fund
There will be a raffle and silent auction during the conference to raise funds for the Kramer Scholarship. These funds provide continuing education for EMS professionals in the Southeast region. This fund is managed by The Southeast Arizona EMS Council and thanks SATNET for allowing the auction to take place during the Conference.

Monsoon Madness
Thursday Night August 11th SATNET will hold its annual Monsoon Madness Dinner. This year’s event will be held at the nearby Catalina Steakhouse at the Golf Course from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Cost is $15.00 per person and includes Dinner and entertainment by the Bill Ganz Western Band. Sign up early and add the cost to your registration fees. The hotel will provide shuttle buses to the event.

Southern Arizona Trauma Network (SATNET)
SATNET is a non-profit organization whose mission includes:

•Increasing trauma awareness

Providing traum- related education

Promoting injury prevention

Raising funds to support its goals

SATNET sponsors this conference each year and also helps present and sponsor other trauma related educational endeavors.

   
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