MTMI - Inservice Cranial and Vertebral Trauma

Medical Technology Management Institute

Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)

MTMI Inservice Programs Cranial and Vertebral Trauma
About This program focuses upon the various types of injuries sustained by the cranium and vertebral column. Most important are the injuries sustained during blunt and penetrating trauma. Motor vehicle accidents, sports accidents, industrial accidents, and simple falls will be highlighted presenting a wide variety of contusions, fractures and dislocations. Comparative diagnostic imaging to illustrate these injuries will be included in this presentation.	Objectives Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to: Distinguish between blunt and penetrating trauma. Explain what is meant by "traumatic brain injury". Describe 4 primary types of cerebral hemorrhage. Describe the differences between linear, depressed and comminuted skull fractures. Describe the mechnaism of a "whiplash" injury to the cervical spine. List 3 types of fractures incurred by the cervical spine. Describe flexion and extension injuries of the thoracic spine. Explain what is meant by a "burst" fracture. Describe 3 types of fractures incurred by the lumbar spine. Explain the pros and cons of plain film imaging vs. computed tomography vs. magnetic resonance imaging.
Who Should Attend Radiologic Technologists Radiology Administrators Clinical Instructors Vendor Personnel	Outline Blunt vs. Penetrating Trauma Traumatic Brain Injury Intra and Extra Cerebral Hemorrhages Skull Fractures Cerival Spine Trauma Thoracic Spine Trauma Lumbar/Lumbosacral Trauma Comparative Diagnostic Imaging
About the Speaker Paul F. Laudicina, M.A., R.T.(R), BCFE, DABFE, FACFE Paul has recently been named one of the 25 Most Influential Technologists by RT Image magazine. Honored as having gone above and beyond the call of duty and making great strides in his profession. Paul is a Professor Emeritus at the College of DuPage in Wheaton, Illinois and brings more than 46 years in extensive knowledge and experience of forensic and trauma radiography. He has lectured and published extensively in radiologic technology including a major reference text entitled �Applied Pathology for Radiographers�, as well as, co-authoring �Applied Angiography for Radiographers. He formerly authored a column in ADVANCE magazine called �Forensics Corner�. He served as the Deputy Coroner and forensic radiographer for DuPage County for 29 years. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Examiners and also is a Fellow in the American College of Forensic Examiners. Paul is currently teaching at Long Beach City College.
Continuing Education Credits This program can provide up to 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit recognized by the ARRT for radiologic technologists, and credit from various licensure states. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the seminar. All attendees must attend the entire seminar to receive full credit.
Institutional Requirements A meeting room or class room Promotion of the event to internal staff An on-site meeting coordinator Audio-visual equipment - Laser pointer - Screen - Microphone
Contact for Schedule and Pricing Contact Brian Smallcombe at MTMI for more information or to schedule your in-service program. Call (800)765-6864 X238 or email brians@mtmi.net

MTMI Inservice Programs