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CONGREMS 2026 WORKSHOP

Trapped but Treatable

Medical Care During Vehicle Extrication

By confirming, your workshop choice becomes final for the active selection round and cannot be changed.

PARTICIPANTS
20 / 20
Total seats
DUration
2h 30m
Hands-on intensive
LEVEL
Intermediate
With practical stations
DAte
Saturday, 2 series
Two series: one from 14:00 to 16:30, the second from 16:30 to 19:00. 10 seats per series. Final allocation is communicated 2 weeks before the congress.
The allocated date cannot be changed afterwards.
registration status
Seats filled
Once seats are filled, registration for this workshop will be closed for the current round.
category
Everyone
Target participant categories
About this workshop

Precision in the Pressure Zone. This specialized workshop is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between clinical trauma protocols and technical rescue logistics. Coordinated by two Emergency Medicine physicians working in tandem with professional firefighters from ISU Mureș, the session offers a deep dive into the complexities of prehospital care for victims trapped in a crushed vehicle.

The experience begins with a high-impact, focused theoretical briefing where we establish the medical framework and the specific safety protocols required on a rescue scene. Immediately following, participants transition to the training plateau for intensive hands-on practice. With only 10 seats available per series, the interaction is highly dedicated and team-centric, ensuring every participant is actively involved in the decision-making process.

The workshop focuses on the tactical integration between medical and technical rescue teams. Working inside real vehicle wrecks, you will learn to manage airway interventions, control catastrophic bleeding, and stabilize a critical patient while hydraulic tools are operating in close proximity. In these confined and dangerous environments, where every centimeter of space matters, you will learn to prioritize clinical steps while coordinating with firefighters to execute safe and rapid extractions. This is an exercise in teamwork, strategic positioning, and clinical resilience under real-world prehospital constraints.

Dr. Macedon BogdanUCPU-SMURD Targu Mures
Dr. Tudor PaulUCPU-SMURD Targu Mures
ISU Mures

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Rules, Check-In, and Direct Contact
Check-In and What to Bring
  • Recommended arrival: 30 minutes before the start time at the Fire Department.
  • Participant badge and ID possession in-person is mandatory for entry.
Firm Rule and Policies
  • Mandatory: Safety briefing is required before starting.
  • Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing are necessary.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (vests/gloves/helmets) will be provided on-site.
Direct Workshop Contact

For operational questions, write to stiintific@congrems.ro with subject: Workshop + Participant Name.

LEARNING GOALS + LOCATION

What You Will Learn and Where the Workshop Takes Place

• Master clinical stabilization of victims in confined vehicle spaces.
• Coordinate medical procedures with technical extrication steps.
• Execute safe immobilization and extraction logic based on trauma severity.
• Perform airway and bleeding control in limited-access environments.

Târgu Mureș Fire Department (Det. Pompieri TGMS)

Str. Horea nr. 28, Târgu Mureș

SKILLS + EQUIPMENT

Competency Areas and Equipment Used
Competencies Developed
  • Prehospital Coordination
  • Tactical Positioning
  • Confined Space Medical Care.
Equipment Used
  • Real Vehicles
  • Hydraulic Extrication Tools (Holmatro)
  • Cervical Collars
  • Spine Boards
  • Advanced Trauma Response Kits.