Maryland Committee on Trauma created a Stop the Bleed PSA, for National Stop the Bleed Month, featuring chair Dr. David Efron and a traumatic accident survivor, who shares her story. Click below to watch the PSA. At any given moment of the day, our lives can change. Traffic accidents, violence crimes, and natural disasters can … Continued
2021 Point Counterpoint Conference XL
MDCOT is once again honored to hold the 40th annual meeting of Point Counterpoint June 10-11, 2021, virtually. This two-day program will focus on the state-of-the-art management strategies from common clinical issues, as well as challenging and controversial topics. Back by popular demand, Point Counterpoint will again offer afternoon breakout sessions tailored to the specifics … Continued
National survey of home injuries during the time of COVID-19: who is at risk?
Authors: Andrea C. Gielen, Grace Bachman, Oluwakemi Badaki-Makun, Renee M. Johnson, Eileen McDonald, Elise Omaki, Keshia M. Pollack Porter, Leticia Ryan, and Wendy Shields Funding for this study was provided by: Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy; Johns Hopkins Institute for Health and Social Policy; and Trauma Net Education Grant to Johns Hopkins … Continued
American Trauma Society National Conference
Register today for the American Trauma Society's Annual National Conference being held virtually on Friday, April 9th, 2021 from 11am - 5:30pm EST (Registration is Open) This year's topic is Leading Trauma Through Parallel Pandemics. Join ATS for an afternoon of unique presentations that examine the intersection of trauma center operations, trauma care and the … Continued
Save the Date: 2021 Point Counterpoint Conference XXXX
Save the date! We are excited to share that the Point Counterpoint Conference XXXX - The New Normal: Better Than Before - will be held on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11, 2021. More information to come! Mark your calendars today! MDCOT WebsitePrintable Flyer
The Maryland EMS System
The Maryland EMS System Recognizing the need for improved emergency medical services, Dr. R Adams Cowley opened the first Maryland Trauma Center in 1969 at the University of Maryland Hospital. Through Dr. Cowley’s vision and leadership, the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act of 1972 spurred the creation of the EMS/Trauma System in Maryland. The move … Continued
