Southwest Regional Trauma Conference

Trauma remains the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability in young Americans. Advancements in trauma systems, treatment protocols, technology and training have made an impact on this challenging problem, but injury still remains the greatest silent epidemic of modern society. This will be the fourteenth consecutive presentation of the Southwest Regional Trauma Conference, but the goal remains the same: to provide the most current information on trauma and its management to all health care professionals working to help combat this major health problem. This year's conference will provide sessions on multisystem, pediatric, cardiothoracic, pelvic, maxillofacial and genitourinary trauma as well as forensic crime scene analysis and telemedicine. Three concurrent sessions are offered throughout each day so participants have a variety to chose from at any given time.

This conference has been organized under the leadership of the Southern Arizona Trauma Network (SATNET) and in conjunction with 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 who care for trauma patients.

• Explore pre-hospital and early treatment strategies in trauma care.
• Discuss treatment 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 Both Mornings
• Morning and Afternoon Breaks Both Days
• Continuing Education Certificates
• Program Syllabus
• Conference Souvenirs
• SATNET members will receive discounts on event merchandise and receive a special gift

PLEASE NOTE: LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED AS BEFORE SO THAT THOSE WANTING ALTERNATIVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS DURING LUNCHTIME CAN BE ACCOMMODATED. WE HAVE LOWERED OUR REGISTRATION FEES TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE AND GIVEN ADDITIONAL TIME AT LUNCH TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT and CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT
• Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 10039, for 12.5 contact hours.
• Continuing education hours have been applied for through the Southern
Arizona EMS Council for 12 contact hours.
• Continuing education hours have been applied for through the Arizona Society for Respiratory Care for 12 clinical CEU's.

Southern Arizona Trauma Network (SATNET)
This network of southern Arizona trauma professionals and organizations is presenting the conference in conjunction with the Trauma Section/Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and University Medical Center. SATNET is a non-profit organization whose mission continues to be that of providing trauma related educational opportunities to trauma professionals throughout southern Arizona, the state and the region. Specifically, in addition to this conference, these educational opportunities include:

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Courses
• Mini-Trauma Life Support (MTLS) Courses
• Trauma Education for Emergency Nurses (TEEN) Courses
• Pediatric Skills Lab/Conference

This network is open to any trauma professional or organization.

Membership can be obtained by filling out the relevant information contained at the bottom of this year's conference registration form. Each new member will receive a SATNET t-shirt or baseball cap at the event plus admission to the SATNET Happy Hour. The special conference rate to join is only $10.00!