By the end of this session, the learned should be able to:

• Recognize the importance of recognizing injuries that exceed the capabilities of your center and early initiation of the transfer process.
• Recognize hemorrhagic shock in children
• Describe massive transfusion in children
• Identify triggers for activation of massive transfusion in children
• Identify severe TBI and describe appropriate neuroprotective measures
• Describe indications for advanced cross-sectional imaging in trauma patients

Dr. Aaron R. Jensen, MD, MEd, MS, FACS, FAAP is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of California San Francisco and a practicing Pediatric Trauma Surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. The totality of his training has occurred at high-volume busy trauma centers, including medical school in urban North Philadelphia at Temple University, surgery residency at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center (the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the five-state northwestern region of the US), and fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery as well as in Pediatric Trauma/Critical Care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (also a busy urban pediatric trauma center). Dr. Jensen is triple board certified in Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery.

He maintains a busy clinical practice in pediatric surgery and serves as the Trauma Medical Director at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.

He also serves as the Trauma Domain Co-Lead at the Federally funded Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC), where his work focuses on pediatric trauma systems and pediatric preparedness to ensure that children receive high quality initial resuscitative care after injury regardless of where they initially present.

He is active with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma as the Vice-Chair for Pediatrics for Northern California as well as the national Vice-Chair for the Quality Pillar and Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) area.

Dr. Jensen serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Surgery’s Trauma, Burn, and Critical Care Board in an effort to promote excellence and the highest quality standards for Surgical Critical Care practitioners.

His research focuses on quality improvement in pediatric trauma care, and addresses real issues that impact injured children – particularly as it relates to pediatric readiness at non-pediatric centers and within the overall context of the trauma system as well as improving resuscitation processes and care pathways at quaternary pediatric trauma centers. Dr. Jensen has specific expertise in the use of simulation to develop and maintain interdisciplinary teamwork skills and clinical performance of multidisciplinary resuscitation team.

1. Identify different community partners who can help in disaster recovery efforts.
2. Participants will learn the components of the disaster recovery within the disaster cycle.
3. Participants will be able to identify specific needs of pediatric patients and their families in disaster recovery.

Rachel Mazzara is the Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Specialist at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Working in partnership with the Pediatric Pandemic Network, SSM System Environmental Safety and Emergency Preparedness and a multidiscipline team across Cardinal Glennon, Rachel is hoping to establish a collaborative culture of preparedness within the hospital and lift up the unique needs of children and families during disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

An alum of Marquette University and Saint Louis University, Rachel’s past disaster experience includes, COVID-19 response, managing supply chain shortages, responding to mass casualty incidents and more. In her previous role as the St. Louis Regional Healthcare Coalition Coordinator, Rachel was responsible for overseeing the coordination of 10 counties, 5 emergency response disciplines, and numerous agencies to facilitate a uniformed response to all hazards. Here she wrote plans, developed drills and exercises and grew the regional response system overall – a success she will carry with her throughout the rest of her career.

• Understand the indications for surgery in pediatric facial fractures
• Understand the differences between bony fixation in kids vs adults
• Understand the important considerations for soft tissue lacerations, operative washouts vs bedside closure

Dr. Collin Chen is faculty in the Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He has sub-specialty training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He treats complex facial trauma cases at SSM SLUCare Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, both level I trauma centers. He has published multiple medical articles in the field of facial trauma, and continues to teach on this topic throughout the region. 

• Describe the anatomical and physiological differences between pediatric and adult thoracic structures
• Identify common causes and mechanisms of thoracic trauma in pediatric patients, including blunt and penetrating injuries.
• Outline the initial management and treatment protocols for pediatric thoracic trauma, including resuscitation, surgical interventions, and post-operative care.

Dr. Christopher J. Blewett is a distinguished pediatric surgeon and the J. Eugene Lewis Jr., MD Chair of Pediatric Surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He also serves as the Trauma Medical Director for Cardinal Glennon, where he plays a crucial role in overseeing trauma care and improving outcomes for injured children. With an extensive background in pediatric surgical techniques and a commitment to advancing the field, he has been a pivotal figure in pediatric healthcare for over two decades.

Dr. Blewett completed his undergraduate studies at Westminster College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Theatre, magna cum laude, before obtaining his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in 1990. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in General Surgery at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he also engaged in a research fellowship focused on fetal wound healing.

Dr. Blewett's clinical training includes a prestigious fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama. His career encompasses numerous roles, including attending surgeon positions at several renowned medical centers across the United States, such as the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Blewett is a dedicated educator and has held various academic appointments, currently serving as a Professor of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He has significantly contributed to the education and training of future surgeons through his role as Program Director for the Pediatric Surgery Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Dr. Blewett is actively involved in numerous medical organizations, including the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons. His research interests focus on fetal wound healing and minimally invasive surgery, and he has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, contributing to the advancement of surgical practices in pediatrics.

Throughout his career, Dr. Blewett has received several awards and honors, recognizing his contributions to pediatric surgery and research. His commitment to his profession is matched by his dedication to his family, as a father of five children.

Dr. Blewett continues to impact the field of pediatric surgery through his clinical expertise, educational efforts, and ongoing research, striving to improve outcomes and quality of care for children.

Attendees will be able to identify and apply appropriate assessment tools for evaluating cognitive, physical, and emotional status in TBI patients.

Attendees will appreciate the roles of various healthcare professionals in the rehabilitation process and the importance of collaborative care.

Attendees will be able to identify and apply appropriate assessment tools for evaluating cognitive, physical, and emotional status in TBI patients.

Attendees will appreciate the roles of various healthcare professionals in the rehabilitation process and the importance of collaborative care.

Attendees will be able to identify and apply appropriate assessment tools for evaluating cognitive, physical, and emotional status in TBI patients.

Attendees will appreciate the roles of various healthcare professionals in the rehabilitation process and the importance of collaborative care.

Nick Holekamp, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital where he has spent more than 25 years helping thousands of children with severe chronic illness or injuries recover and return home with their families after prolonged hospital stays. He led Ranken Jordan’s transformation from a pediatric nursing home to a 60-bed, advanced pediatric specialty hospital that is regionally recognized as a center of excellence for the care of children with medical complexities. He is also the principal architect of the hospital’s unique Care Beyond the Bedside model that helps optimize each child’s physical, social, emotional, and developmental recovery by combining high-quality medical management with play and socialization in ways that are not currently achievable in conventional hospital settings. 

Dr. Holekamp has authored papers and given academic presentations on the topic of children with medical complexity and is a board member of the Pediatric Complex Care Association. He earned a degree in biology from Dartmouth College before graduating from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and has been a practicing board certified pediatrician since 1990.

Attendees will be able to identify and apply appropriate assessment tools for evaluating cognitive, physical, and emotional status in TBI patients.

Attendees will appreciate the roles of various healthcare professionals in the rehabilitation process and the importance of collaborative care.