Injury Prevention and Outreach Programs and Resources of the Georgia Committee on Trauma Excellence
TRAUMA AND HYPOTHERMIA ARE A DEADLY COMBINATION
The lethal trauma triad—hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy—is a significant cause of death in patients with traumatic injuries. Failing to stop any one of the triad’s components leads to worsening hemorrhage and eventual death.
- Stop the Bleeding
- Keep ambulances and resuscitation rooms warm
- Remove any wet clothing
- Cover patients with blankets and other warming devices
- Expose patients ONLY as needed for assessment and treatment
- Warm ALL IV fluids and blood products
- DO NOT infuse large volumes of crystalloid fluids*
*Generally, burn patients are the ONLY trauma patients who require large volumes of crystalloid fluids. Warm ALL IV fluids – burn trauma patients are especially susceptible to hypothermia.
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Additional Hypothermia Prevention Resources and Graphics are available at: Hypothermia Alert
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RESOURCES
Injuries caused by falling represent a serious health concern. Trauma system partners play an essential role in reducing the burden of injury through providing community-based education aimed at risk factor reduction and the delivery of evidence-based fall prevention programming. This guide is designed to help trauma centers and partners utilize social media platforms to support and promote fall prevention in older adults.
Are you ready to work to raise awareness and prevent falls injuries in Georgia?
Each year, beginning the first week of Fall and beyond, we work with our partners around the state to celebrate National Falls Prevention Awareness month through social media campaigns, community outreach, and professional education. We would be honored to have you partner with us in our work to prevent injury, save lives, and empower Georgians to make our communities safer.
Partners are encouraged to combat fall-related injury:
- Raising awareness of fall-related injuries, associated risk factors, and fall prevention efforts
- Affirming that fall-related injuries and deaths are preventable
- Recognizing the importance of the community and families in prevention efforts
- Providing resources and support to engage communities in fall prevention efforts
- Working with local partners to implement fall prevention programming
Funded by the Georgia Trauma Commission, the Georgia Department of Human Services, the Division of Aging Services, and our partners at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Bingocize® is an evidence-based 10-week program that combines a bingo-like game with exercise and health education. The unique addition of bingo addresses many of the barriers to older adults’ participation because the game is fun, familiar, and can be done in either a virtual and/or group setting.
The program’s goals are to help older adults improve and/or maintain mobility and independence, learn and use health information focused on fall reduction and other health-related behaviors, and engage with other older adults. Participants are able to access the workshop in person or from the comfort of their homes.
LEARN MORE: GEORGIAHEALTHMATTERS.ORG
Unfortunately, 80% of fatal firearm incidents involving children occur in the home. Medical organizations, public health agencies, gun owners’ associations, and public safety personnel all support safe firearm storage practices in homes with children and youth. Studies show that proper gun storage is associated with significant reductions in the risk of unintentional injuries and suicides among children and youth.
Each year, during the first week of summer, we work collaboratively to reduce firearm injuries in the pediatric population and beyond in our state by promoting firearm storage and safety through community outreach and professional education. This summer, the Georgia Stay SAFE Coalition is excited to announce the launch of the Georgia Stay SAFE Campaign.
#PreventTrauma #GeorgiaStaySAFE
Child Abuse Prevention Resources:
American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Programs: Best Practice Guidelines for Trauma Center Recognition of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, and Intimate Partner Violence
Child Abuse Prevention Month – Child Welfare Information Gateway
Child Abuse Prevention Month 2023 – preventchildabuse.org
Childrens Advocacy Centers of Georgia – cacga.org
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia – preventchildabusega.org
Validation of a Clinical Decision Rule to Predict Abuse in Young Children Based on Bruising Characteristics | Pediatrics | JAMA Network Open | JAMA Network
TRAUMA AND HYPOTHERMIA ARE A DEADLY COMBINATION
The lethal trauma triad—hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy—is a significant cause of death in patients with traumatic injuries. Failing to stop any one of the triad’s components leads to worsening hemorrhage and eventual death.
- Stop the Bleeding
- Keep ambulances and resuscitation rooms warm
- Remove any wet clothing
- Cover patients with blankets and other warming devices
- Expose patients ONLY as needed for assessment and treatment
- Warm ALL IV fluids and blood products
- DO NOT infuse large volumes of crystalloid fluids*
*Generally, burn patients are the ONLY trauma patients who require large volumes of crystalloid fluids. Warm ALL IV fluids – burn trauma patients are especially susceptible to hypothermia.
Right-click on the graphics below to download.
Right-click on the graphics below to download.
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