Practice pearls and actionable insights learned from TraumaCon Kathryn Sparks, RN, BSN I have been the Trauma Coordinator at Bronson Battle Creek for 3.5 years.  Prior to this, I worked as an ED RN, and ED Case Manager, and an Assistant Trauma Program Coordinator at Borgess Medical Center (now Beacon). Objective 1: Share practice pearls ... Read More

The Cost of Saving Lives: Why Trauma Programs Need to Prioritize Trauma Finance This session highlights basic trauma finance concepts and the pressures trauma centers face. Learn how our trauma program partnered with other departments to improve charge capture, strengthen financial oversight, and build a more sustainable trauma finance model that supports both quality care ... Read More

This breakout session will not offer CMEs. TNAC Overview and lessons learned Description of TNAC, what topics and methods are included as well as cost presented with alternatives as well as requirements for students to participate in the course. Rebecca Van Stanton Rebecca VanStanton, DNP, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN Rebecca is the pediatric trauma clinical ... Read More

Clinical Research in Trauma Care: From Concept to Compliance This session provides a practical, step-by-step overview of the clinical research process within trauma and acute care settings, from identifying a research question to study execution, analysis, and dissemination. Emphasis will be placed on selecting appropriate study designs, understanding regulatory and ethical requirements, and ensuring compliance ... Read More

Overview of Key Takeaways from TraumaCon 2026 This session provides a PI overview, Delirium & TBI, Benefits of AI, Inclusive Trauma Care, Trauma Education Techniques. TraumaCon is the annual conference held by the Society of Trauma Nurses. There were many lecture topics presented related to care of the trauma patient and maintaining an effective trauma ... Read More

TEXAS-Sized Lessons from Trauma Con 2026 This session provides PI tactics, VR education, CBRNE International Updates, Trauma survivorship, Wilderness & Environmental emergencies, Trauma Readmissions. TraumaCon is the annual STN conference hosted in Austin, Texas this year for 2026. The conference includes several topics pertinent to trauma care from trauma experts around the world.  My hope ... Read More

A Major Contributor to Anemia of Critical Illness Trauma and Infection have traditionally been associated with hypercoagulopathy and hence, infected trauma patients should be less likely to require transfusions for anemia. However, our results show a higher need for transfusion in infected patients with infection being the strongest predictor of transfusion in trauma patients after ... Read More