Published: October 21, 2021

Management of ED trauma cases has transformed over the past 20 years. Our guest, Dr. Hazel Park, discusses new and emerging pearls, trauma systems, training, and virtual support for BC trauma management.

Dr. Hazel Park

Dr. Hazel Park is an attending emergency physician and Trauma Team Leader at Lions Gate Hospital, Medical Director of the Regional Trauma Program for Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at UBC.

Dr. Park completed her training and family practice residency at the University of Toronto and worked at the emergency department of the Wellesley Hospital in Toronto. She currently volunteers as a ski patrol physician and is an advanced medical provider for the Vancouver North Shore Rescue.

Resources

• BC Emergency Medicine Network – Trauma Management Clinical Resources
• Real-Time Virtual Support in BC
• Information on Trauma Courses, including: Simulated Trauma Resuscitation Update Course (STRUC), Pediatric Advanced Trauma Simulation (PATS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

End of Shift Podcast Hosts

The End of Shift Podcast is hosted by EM Network members Eric Angus and Joe Haegert.

Eric Angus
Eric Angus is an emergency physician and trauma team leader at Lions Gate Hospital. He is married with 15-year-old twins. His non-medical interests include origami, meditation, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, just generally being outside, and drinking wine. He has a diploma in mountain medicine and volunteers for ski patrol and the North Shore Rescue team. He is an ATLS instructor. He dabbles in stoicism and Buddhist philosophies.

Joe Haegert
Joe Haegert practices emergency and trauma medicine at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, British Columbia. He is a talented teacher, engaging speaker, and devoted clinician. He lives in South Surrey with his wife Sandy and managed to raise three children without much incident. Known for his unflagging enthusiasm, Joe enjoys all aspects of the outdoors and recently has taken to turning wooden burls into all manner of bowls and tables.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the BC Emergency Medicine Network.