EMSconnect On Shift

Crushed, Collapsed, Compromised: Thoracic Trauma Triage

Season 3 Episode 12

When the chest takes the hit, everything changes—fast. From blunt force impacts to penetrating trauma, thoracic injuries can rapidly become life-threatening, leaving EMS providers with seconds to act and no room for error.

"Crushed, Collapsed, Compromised: Thoracic Trauma Triage" is a high-impact course designed to sharpen your skills in identifying, managing, and triaging chest trauma in the field. We’ll break down the critical signs of rib fractures, flail chest, sucking chest wounds, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, and more—arming you with the tools and decision-making tactics to stay calm under pressure.

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