About this episode

This episode discusses a framework for managing trauma patients in high-pressure environments, focusing on critical evaluations and communication.

Join Drs. Georgoff, Burke, and Premkumar in this episode of the EPA Playbook as they break down a practical, repeatable framework for managing patients in the trauma bay, one of the most high-pressure environments in surgical training. This episode focuses on the critical first minutes of evaluation, anchored in a structured primary survey. We emphasize how to recognize and immediately address life-threatening injuries, while maintaining situational awareness and clear communication with your team. From airway and hemorrhage control to adjuncts like FAST and early imaging, we highlight what matters most when time is critical. ***FREE EPA COURSE: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/epa-playbook Simply create an account on behindtheknife.org or our app and you the course will automatically show up in your Library. For additional information on EPAs, visit the American Board of Surgery EPA webpage: https://www.absurgery.org/get-certified/epas/ . BTK Resources : Trauma Video Playlist (FAST, How to Read a CT, and more!) https://behindtheknife.org/video-playlists/trauma-videos Big T Trauma Podcasts https://behindtheknife.org/podcast-series/big-t-trauma Trauma Surgery Video Atlas…

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Georgoff, Dr. Burke, Dr. Premkumar

Topics covered

• trauma management
• surgical training
• primary survey
• life-threatening injuries
• communication in trauma

Keywords

• trauma bay
• airway control
• hemorrhage control
• FAST
• early imaging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Board of Surgery

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