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. Three concurrent sessions along with several general sessions are offered each day from which to choose.

This conference, presented by Southern Arizona Trauma Network (SATNET), has been organized under the leadership of the Division of General Surgery and Trauma Services at The University of Arizona Medical Center and the University of Arizona, College of Medicine.

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 prehospital and early treatment strategies in trauma care.

• Discuss advances to minimize or prevent complications 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 each day
• Continuing Education Certificates
• Course Packet

Continuing Education Credit
• Applied to the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 10039, for 12.5 contact hours
• Prehospital education hours have been applied for through the Southeast Arizona EMS Council for 12.5 contact hours
• Continuing education hours have been applied for through the Arizona Society for Respiratory Care for 12.5 clinical credits

Monsoon Madness
Thursday Night, August 9, 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 $20 per person and includes Dinner and entertainment. 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 trauma- 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.