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Check out our conference page on the TSACO website! These articles are based on the incredible, thought-proving talks given at previous Point Counterpoint conferences. Don’t forget to register for this year’s event at mdcot.com tsaco.bmj.com/pages/american…

Proud to partner w/ Point/Counterpoint as their official journal Excited for conference next week w/ outstanding speakers including Paula Ferrada MD FACS FCCM MAMSE David Livingston Marcelo Ribeiro Jr, MD, MSc, PhD, FACS, MAMSE Sharon Henry Jamie Coleman, MD FACS Carrie Valdez, MD Sharon Stein's Little Sister (Deb Stein) Carrie Sims, MD PhD☮️ Mayur Narayan Eric Ley Elliott R Haut, MD, PhD and more

Looking forward to more exciting talks at this year's conference!!! May 15/16 --- register at mdcot.com~ speakers include Paula Ferrada MD FACS FCCM MAMSE Elliott R Haut, MD, PhD LD britt Dave Livingston Tom Scalea Sharon Henry Sharon Stein's Little Sister (Deb Stein) Jamie Coleman, MD FACS Carrie Valdez, MD Mayur Narayan

Point/Counterpoint 2025 kicks off this week! Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! There’s still time to register at mdcot.com and join trauma professionals from across the region for powerful discussions, cutting-edge insights, and dynamic networking!!!

Captain Polk sets the stage with the PRO side for tourniquets for extremity injury. Main point = they save lives when used correctly! #acspcp2025 Point/Counterpoint Maryland Committee on Trauma

Dr. Henry with the CON on tourniquets...beware of prolonged tourniquet time >2h! Minimize use, place as low as possible, and take off asap #acspcp2025 Point/Counterpoint

Next debate: liberal Trauma Center transfer policies. Pro Side by Dr. Lissauer. Main point= better survival at the trauma center, so what's the debate? #acspcp2025 Point/Counterpoint

Matt Lissauer debating Tom Scalea on trauma triage and liberal trauma center access for primary destination and transfers. #acspcp2025 We all agree that trauma centers save lives. But, does EVERY injured patient need trauma center care? Is telemedicine the answer???

Dr. Scalea on the CON side for liberal trauma transfers...we need to do better following the triage guidelines that already exist!

Dave Efron and Megan Quintana debate whether video review is essential to trauma care. High performing teams review their plays so shouldn't we? Time consuming, costly and is there truly benefit? #acspcp2025 Point/Counterpoint

Is AI helping or hurting the care of our patients? Thrilling debate between Divya Kewalramani and Michael Aboutanos. Do we understand the black box of AI algorithms? But if done right, can't it improve efficiency and quality? Point/Counterpoint #acspcp2025

Amazing panel of speakers discussing how to feel fulfilled in your career and stay in it! Mentorship, stop comparing, know what matters to you Point/Counterpoint #acspcp2025

David Livingston sharing some truly personal stories about survivorship and the importance of caring for the trauma patient post discharge. Thank you for all you do for improving trauma care #acspcp2025 Point/Counterpoint #packedhouse

Should you operate on the acute abdomen with Child C cirrhosis? Jamie Diaz and Steve Holsten debate. Consensus = if you do decide to operate, ascites management is key! #acspcp2025 Point/Counterpoint

Carrie Valdez and Babak Sarani debate the use of laparoscopy in trauma...sure it makes sense for some, but does it make sense for every patient? How do you decide? Are we underusing? Overusing? Point/Counterpoint Maryland Committee on Trauma #acspcp2025

Fantastic debate. Amazing work being done Shock Trauma on cooling in penetrating trauma umms.org/ummc/health-se… Sharon Stein's Little Sister (Deb Stein) As stated by Dr. Tisherman, we have yet to see the benefits

What an amazing conference!!! From riveting debates, to extremely personal panels to very heated (in more ways than one!) challenging case panels, #acspcp2025 did not disappoint. Looking forward to next year: May 14/15 2026!!!