Conference

Conference Purpose & Description
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 twentieth 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 both air and ground EMS crashes, chest trauma, acute respiratory failure, neuro-trauma, pelvic trauma, pediatric trauma, genitourinary trauma, trauma technology, legal issues related to trauma, thermal trauma, trauma and substance abuse…plus much, much more. Three concurrent sessions are offered throughout each day so participants have a variety to choose from.

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 Both Mornings
Morning and Afternoon Breaks Both Days
Continuing Education Certificates
Course Packet
Conference Souvenirs
Access to Wellness Center
Chance at Great Raffle Prizes

SATNET attendees receive free admission to the hosted Monsoon Madness Fiesta at Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company on Thursday night, discounts on event merchandise and special gifts, including raffle tickets, at the event.

PLEASE NOTE: Lunch each day is on your own.  However, a “food court” at the convention center will be provided for everyone’s convenience.  There are also dozens of restaurants within easy walking distance from the center.  A hosted celebration will also be available at Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company to all SATNET attendees on Thursday night.    

Continuing Education Credit
Applied to the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 10039, for 15.6 contact hours.

Continuing education hours have been applied for through the Southern Arizona EMS Council for 12-13 contact hours.

Continuing education hours have been applied for through the Arizona Society for Respiratory Care for 13 clinical credits.

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

• Providing trauma awareness
• Providing trauma related education
• Promoting trauma injury prevention
• Raising funds to support its goals

SATNET puts on this conference each year and also helps present and sponsor the Golden Hour Golf Tournament annually. 

This network is open to any trauma professional or organization. 

You can join the organization by filling out the relevant information contained at the bottom of this year’s conference registration form. Each new associate will receive a SATNET tee-shirt or ball cap at the event plus admission to the SATNET “Monsoon Madness Fiesta” celebration on Thursday night. The special conference rate to join is only $10.00!