Preventing Ring Associated Injuries：Think Twice About Wearing that Ring   Matthew J. Levy, DO, MSc, Kevin Gerold, DO, JD              Law enforcement and military personnel, especially those engaged in tactical operations, routinely perform tasks in ways that place them at risk for serious hand and finger injuries. Ring avulsion is one type of injury that is especially devastating, potentially career-altering and easily preventable.  Read More     Prehospital Emergency Care Evaluation Of The Junctional Emergency Tourniquet Tool With A Perfused Cadaver Model   Keith S. Gates, MD, Lisa Baer, MS, John B. Holcomb, MD              ABSTRACT Objective：Junctional bleeding from the groin has become a leading cause of potentially preventable causes of death on the modern battlefield. To address this problem, we have successfully developed a novel device called the Junctional Emergency Treatment Tool（JETT）. Read More     SAM Junctional Tourniquet（SJT）    The SAM Junctional Tourniquet（SJT）  has been successfully deployed in a field setting for the first time. The use of the SJT on a Afghan National Army soldier was the first documented use of the product since its release in April 2013. The SJT was applied to a GSW injury over the left inguinal area just proximal to the entry wound to minimize further arterial blood flow to the leg.   The SJT has three FDA-cleared indications - controlling inguinal hemorrhage, controlling axilla hemorrhage, and stabilizing pelvic fractures.   The full Case Report will be published in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine's Summer Ed. TBI Management in the Deployed Environment：The Concussion Care Center Model Date/Time：Feb. 13, 2014; 1-2:30 p.m.（EST） Traumatic brain injury（TBI）occurs when trauma to the head disrupts the function of the brain. TBI is commonly known as the signature wound of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. Drawing on personal experience at the National Atlantic Treaty Organization Role 3 Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan, the presenters will share their approach to TBI management in the deployed, multidisciplinary setting. The discussion will delineate the role of the concussion care center, a role proven instrumental in contributing to a significant increase in the return-to-duty rates for service members. Additionally, the presentation will highlight psychological and trauma coping aspects affecting recovery following a concussion in a forward deployed location.   At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to： Describe the interdisciplinary treatment approach to TBI in the deployed setting Explain the phases of recovery at a concussion care center  Identify early inventions following a concussion to prevent posttraumatic stress disorder（PTSD） Evaluate the impact of post concussive symptoms and PTSD on cognitive functioning Presenters: Capt. Katherine Hill, M.S., OTR/L, U.S. Army Assistant Chief of Occupational Therapy Fort Benning, Ga.   Cmdr. Randy Reese, MSC, U.S. Navy Senior Neuropsychologist Intrepid Spirit Concussion Recovery Center Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, N.C.   Moderator: Capt.（P）Tisha Bridge, PA-C, SP, U.S. Army Chief, Office of Education Outreach Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center Silver Spring, Md.   Registration: Sign up for the webinar at：DCoE TBI Webinar February 2014 Registration  Continuing Education Credit:  Continuing education is not available for this event. To receive webinar announcements, sign up for email updates at： https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USMHSDCOE/subscriber/new Rocky Mountain Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine    We would like to invite you to join us for the Rocky Mountain Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine, held at the Copper Mountain Resort in Copper, Colorado February 22-26, 2014. Rocky Mountain Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine 2014 will be at the amazing Copper Mountain Resort just outside of Denver. Copper is an absolutely beautiful ski resort featuring challenging slopes, a ski in - ski out conference center, and great activities for the entire family. To create a truly exceptional learning experience for all our participants, we bring together the very best educators from the top emergency medicine training programs throughout the United States. Every detail of the curriculum has been developed specifically for today's practicing Emergency Physician. Over-breakfast morning didactics are each 25 minutes to keep every session focused, fast paced, and fun. After the slopes, afternoons workshops are all "hands on" immersive opportunities to apply new concepts and practice new skills in our onsite Simulation, Ultrasound, and Procedural learning labs.   This conference provides an exceptional networking opportunity for your company in a relaxed ski in ski out atmosphere.  I've attached a sponsorship agreement form with the support levels for your review.  If you are interested in supporting this conference, please sign and return the form via fax or email to reserve your spot or call our office at Rocky Mountain Winter Conference Registrations at 503-635-4761 or toll free 866-924-7929 Hotel accommodations are your responsibility and you can book directly with the resort. Information below or you may visit our website at  www.rockymtnCME.com Accommodations: Copper Mountain Resort Reservations #866-837-2996 Please indicate that you will be attending the "Rocky Mountain Winter Conference."  Conference Director/Curriculum Director: Kerry Broderick, MD - Denver, CO John Bailitz, MD - Chicago, IL RMWC Faculty: World Class Faculty from Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Maryland, Carolinas Medical Center, Emory University, Cook County Hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, and Children's Hospital Colorado. CME: Hospital Physician Partners designates this activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM For more information, visit our website at  www.rockymtnCME.com  Photo of the Week Zachary Holt, MD, getting instruction on marksmanship and safe weapon handling from SWAT team officer Ptl. Fred Wilson. Whether routinely armed or not, it is important for all medical personnel to know how to safely handle firearms that may be found on their patients, and use them if needed to defend their patients and themselves. Photo Courtesy of：Jason R. Pickett, MD, EMT-P/T Assistant Professor EMS Director Division of Tactical Emergency Medicine Wright State University Dept. of Emergency Medicine  Call for Photos Please send us your approved medical action images for future covers, newsletters, and our Photo Gallery!  Images for print must be high resolution, at least 300 dpi.  Images for the digital edition and newsletter must be at least 400px wide, 72 dpi.

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