Description

Instructor: Cyril Shokolopes
Date: Saturday Nov 2
Time: 1500-1600
Max Slots: 20
Cost: $20
Type: In-Person only

Certain wilderness recreational activities have a high incidence of anterior shoulder dislocations. Two such activities are backcountry skiing and whitewater paddling. Many wilderness medicine and first aid courses discuss techniques for reduction but very few urban courses address reduction techniques. This workshop will focus on three common methods that do not require extensive manipulation, namely the Cunningham, Stimson and Seated Self-Reduction techniques. (Note: this workshop does not certify participants to apply these techniques.)

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

1. Describe reducing an anterior shoulder dislocation using the Cunningham Technique.
2. Describe reducing an anterior shoulder dislocation using the Stimson Technique.
3. Describe reducing an anterior shoulder dislocation using the Seated Self-Reduction Technique.
4. Discuss contraindications to using the Cunningham, Stimson and Seated Self-Reduction Technique.