Bengston and Breitkreutz Complete Advanced Trauma Life Support Training

May 8, 2009

Jennifer Bengston, MD and Jeff Breitkreutz, PA-C at Valley County Health System recently attended Advanced Trauma Life Support training. This course focused on the complete assessment of the trauma patient and is required to maintain certification as a Basic Level Trauma Center.

Objectives for the course included demonstration of concepts and principles of primary and secondary patient assessment; establishment of management priorities in a trauma situation; initiation of primary and secondary management necessary within the first hour of emergency care for acute life-threatening emergencies; demonstration of skills used in the initial assessment and management of patients with multiple injuries and preparation of the trauma patient for transfer.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bengston of Jeff Breitkreutz, call the Ord Family Health Center at 308-728-3606.