UM Shock Trauma Center Surgeon Helps Train Medics in Iraq

Description: Dr. Thomas Scalea, the physician-in-chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, discusses his experience while flying on an aero-medical evacuation mission with the Air Force medics in Iraq in August to help shape future training for military medical teams worldwide. Dr. Scalea flew on the mission as a lead contributor to the training for the Air Force's Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills, known as C-STARS. Col. Sid Brevard, MD, the director of C-STARS, provides some background on Dr. Scalea's trip, the relationship between the UM Shock Trauma Center and C-STARS and more. Related Links: UM Shock Trauma Center: www.umm.edu UM Surgeons Evaluate Treatment Options for Traumatic Aortic Injury: www.umm.edu Shock Trauma Helps Earthquake Survivors in China: www.umm.edu