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An educational simulation of Trauma Management for patients presenting for urgent care at the Kingston Hospital. This session will consist of a combination of hands on and didactic information. Outcomes for this session include: Be familiar with South Australian Statewide trauma activation criteria and trauma response relevant to our local health network. Be confident in employing a structured approach to the primary survey and recognition of immediate life-threats in trauma. Know the immediate life-saving interventions that form part of the trauma primary survey – including finger thoracostomy, intercostal catheter insertion, traction splinting, and pelvic splinting. This program is suitable for ALL staff who work in the Emergency Care Setting. Particularly Medical Staff, RMO's/JMO's, Associateship in Emergency Medicine Candidates- Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced, GPs, Nurses, Career Paramedics, and Medical and Nursing Students. A light lunch will be provided. Places are limited and priority will be given to individuals who provide Emergency Care in the Limestone Coast Local Health Network.