Trauma Under Pressure: Immersive X-ray Image Interpretation in a Busy Emergency Setting

Facilitator(s): Johnathan Hewis, Michael Neep

Synopsis: Step into a busy trauma imaging service where priorities shift and every image can influence the next clinical decision. In this timed, immersive team challenge, participants will collaboratively interpret de-identified trauma radiographs under pressure. Using a systematic approach, they will differentiate normal, variant and abnormal findings, provide concise written interpretations, make sound clinical decisions, and appropriately escalate urgent or unexpected findings.

A progressive emergency imaging simulation will introduce interruptions and competing demands, reinforcing the message: “See Something, Say Something” and document what you see. The workshop will conclude with a collaborative debriefing session.

Learning outcomes: 

• Apply a systematic approach to planar trauma x-ray image interpretation.
• Accurately identify and describe normal, variant and abnormal radiographic appearances on planar trauma x-rays.
• Perform concise and accurate written communication of urgent and unexpected imaging findings.
• Correlate imaging findings with relevant clinical history to inform clinical decisions in response to patient presentation and changing conditions.