IMPACT Trauma Conference
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2nd annual IMPACT Trauma Conference: August 29, 2026
2026 Conference Format (Case-based presentations)
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| Making an IMPACT on trauma 2026 | Corey Wright, MD, FACS, Trauma Medical Director, Mary Washington Hospital |
Overview of process Improvement initiatives at MWHC over the past year that have elevated the Mary Washington Hospital Trauma Center to a higher standard. Dr. Wright will provide information and data that showcase the capabilities of the MWH Trauma Center. He will reveal the evidence and impact of new trauma policies and recognize the teams that are working together every day to improve trauma care at MWH for the Fredericksburg community. |
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| The truth about pelvic binders | Paul Kinkead, PA-C, Mary Washington General Surgery, Mary Washington Hospital Level II Trauma Center |
Many organizations recommend pelvic binders as first line intervention in the prehospital setting; however, they are frequently inappropriately placed in either the incorrect location or with the incorrect technique. Do binders meaningfully contribute to improved patient outcomes? PJ will dive into the studies and teachings that have previously recommended pelvic binders, followed by a discussion on their impact on patient care and whether they are really providing a benefit to patients or not. |
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| Frigid but fixable: invasive rewarming in a peri-arrest, hypothermic patient | Daniel Leydorf, MD, and Micaiah Landrum, PA-C |
A profoundly hypothermic, peri-arrest patient is rescued from the water and brought into the trauma bay with unstable vital signs and a suspected toxicological component. This high-energy session follows a special case from the field to the ICU, highlighting how EMS, emergency medicine, acute care surgery, and ICU teams managed a layered-complexity patient with environmental exposure, toxins, refractory shock, and metabolic derangement. The presentation walks through the escalation from conventional rewarming to invasive strategies, emphasizing interprofessional coordination and practical invasive resuscitation techniques for the "frigid but fixable" patient. |
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| KEYNOTE: All in for the littles: igniting team confidence in pediatric readiness | Tanya Trevilian, MSN, RN, CCRN-Peds, CPN, TCRN, Pediatric Trauma Program Manager, Carilion Children’s Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center |
Pediatric emergencies are rare, high‑stakes, and emotionally charged — and every team feels that pressure. This dynamic keynote explores how confidence, collaboration, and practical readiness can transform outcomes for children across the trauma system. Through a clear review of common pediatric readiness gaps and actionable recommendations, attendees will learn how to strengthen team performance, streamline communication, and build a culture where everyone feels prepared for the next pediatric case. With a focus on real‑world solutions, this session highlights how EMS and ED teams can partner more effectively, practice smarter, and create environments where pediatric care feels less intimidating and more achievable. Participants will walk away energized, equipped with quick wins they can implement immediately, and united around a shared mission: delivering confident, coordinated, and compassionate care for every child who needs them. |
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| Spinal immobilization confusion and controversy | Corey Wright, MD, FACS, Trauma Medical Director, Mary Washington Hospital |
In this session, Dr. Wright will review recent studies and articles regarding the use of c-collars and backboards that have created much confusion in the EMS field as to who really should be immobilized. Has the pendulum swung too far against using c-collars at all? Or is there still a population of patients who would benefit from their use? Dr. Wright will present the controversies and the data and let you decide. |
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| 2Q-2026 IMPACT Trauma Excellence Award | Courtney Caton, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, Director, Trauma Services, Mary Washington Hospital | Presentation of quarterly award recognizing excellence in trauma care. | |
| Breakout session 1: Pre- and early-hospital burn care | Liz Bowers, Burn Outreach Coordinator, Evans-Haynes Burn Center at VCU Health |
We will be discussing the foundations of burn care to include airway and inhalation injury, staging burn wounds, estimating TBSA, wound care, burn shock and fluid resuscitation, pediatric burn patients and burn recovery/burn center care. |
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| Breakout session 2: Trauma airway management & keys to intubation success | Bruce Ruggeri, FP-C & Carolyn Trent, CFRN | Learn about the best strategies to manage the traumatic airway in a Choose Your Own Adventure style presentation. Additionally, we will review the best techniques for video laryngoscopy to promote successful endotracheal intubation. | |
| Breakout session 3: Ultrasound for the field | MindRay technicians |
Technicians from MindRay will provide hands-on practice for EMS providers to become more comfortable with performing field ultrasound scans. |
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| Breakout session 4: Ultrasound for the trauma bay | MindRay technicians |
Technicians from MindRay will provide hands-on practice for clinicians to become more comfortable when using ultrasound in the trauma bay. |
Questions? Email IMPACTConference@mwhc.com
Mary Washington Hospital Trauma Services
Speaker Bios
Tanya Trevilian, MSN, RN, CCRN-Peds, CPN, TCRN
Pediatric Trauma Program Manager
Carilion Children’s Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
Tanya Trevilian, MSN, RN, TCRN, CPN, is a dedicated pediatric trauma professional with extensive experience in trauma program leadership, quality improvement, patient safety, injury prevention, and pediatric emergency care. As a Pediatric Trauma Program Manager, she leads multidisciplinary initiatives focused on improving outcomes for injured children through evidence-based practice, performance improvement, education, and system development. Throughout her career, Tanya has been committed to advancing pediatric trauma care across the continuum of care, collaborating with physicians, nurses, EMS providers, and community partners to strengthen trauma systems and enhance patient outcomes.
Her work includes program development, regulatory compliance, trauma verification preparedness, injury prevention initiatives, and staff education. Tanya serves as Vice-Chair of the Virginia Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Committee, helping guide statewide initiatives that promote pediatric emergency readiness, education, and quality improvement across healthcare and EMS systems. She is also actively involved in national pediatric trauma leadership efforts through the Pediatric Trauma Society, where she serves as Co-Chair of the Mentorship Committee and contributes to the Nurse Leadership Steering Committee, Research Committee, Publications Committee, and Performance Improvement Subcommittee.
In addition, she serves as a mentor to emerging pediatric trauma program leaders, supporting professional development and excellence in trauma care. Tanya is passionate about fostering collaboration, promoting a culture of safety, and ensuring that every injured child receives the highest quality care. Her professional interests include pediatric trauma systems, performance improvement, trauma education, injury prevention, pediatric emergency readiness, and leadership development. Through her clinical leadership, advocacy, and mentorship, she strives to advance pediatric trauma care and improve outcomes for children and families at the local, state, and national levels.
Elizabeth Bowers
Burn Outreach Coordinator
Evans-Haynes Burn Center at VCU Health
Liz Bowers works as the Burn Outreach Coordinator at the Evans-Haynes Burn Center at VCU Health in Richmond, VA. A California native, she spent 13 years working as an EMT and Paramedic in the state before moving to the East Coast to pursue a nursing career. Liz gained her bedside burn nursing experience at MedSTAR Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. She has been in her current role at the Evans-Haynes Burn Center for the past 4 years.
Paul "PJ" Kinkead, PA-C
Mary Washington General Surgery
Mary Washington Hospital Level II Trauma Center
Paul Kinkead, PA-C, has been a member of the trauma team at Mary Washington Hospital since 2020. He was trained at the GW school of medicine in DC. Prior to PA school, Paul was an EMT-Intermediate in the Shenandoah Valley, running in both Harrisonburg, VA and Page County from 2015-2023. He maintains a strong interest in prehospital emergency care, trauma, and critical care. Much of his training can be accredited to mentorship and education from those more experienced than him throughout his career, and he always strives to pass that knowledge along to willing learners whenever he can.
Michaiah Landrum, PA-C
Mary Washington General Surgery
Mary Washington Hospital Level II Trauma Center
Micaiah Landrum is a board-certified Physician Assistant in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Mary Washington Hospital and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medical Science degree. His background includes years of service in firefighting, technical rescue, EMS/paramedicine, and leading interprofessional training. A Virginia native, he enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with his family.
Bruce Ruggeri, FP-C
Flight Paramedic, PHI Air Medical - AirCare
Bruce Ruggeri has been a flight paramedic with PHI Air Medical - AirCare since 1998, and he recently retired from the City of Fairfax Fire Department. As an educator with the George Washington University, Bruce has been teaching basic, advanced, and critical care life support courses to Fire/EMS, Hospital, Law Enforcement, and Military personnel since 1990. Bruce focuses on identifying and avoiding the causes of failure in every aspect of our profession, especially airway management. When not working, Bruce enjoys spending time with his children, sleeping, motorcycling, running, and traveling. Favorite Quote: "Life is but the temporary victory over that which causes death."
Carolyn Trent, CFRN
Flight Nurse/Paramedic, PHI Air Medical - AirCare
Carolyn has been a flight nurse/paramedic with PHI Air Medical for the last 8 years. Her background includes a combined 16 years of volunteer EMS experience in Loudoun and Clarke counties. She has worked as an Emergency Room nurse in multiple northern Virginia hospitals. She has a special interest in bringing evidence-based practice to the prehospital world. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband, son, and assorted animals.
Corey Wright, MD, FACS
Trauma Surgeon, Trauma Medical Director
Mary Washington Hospital
Corey Wright, MD, FACS, is the Trauma Medical Director at Mary Washington Hospital and a leading member of the Mary Washington Healthcare surgical team. Dr. Wright specializes in general surgery, trauma surgery, robotic surgery, and critical care, offering minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures for a wide range of surgical diseases. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, followed by a general surgery residency at St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wright then completed a fellowship in surgical critical care at Wake Forest University/Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Since joining Mary Washington Healthcare in 2014, Dr. Wright has been instrumental in advancing trauma care and surgical services in the region. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and is recognized for his commitment to clinical excellence, education, and leadership within the trauma and surgical community.