EPA Playbook: Blunt or Penetrating Trauma
EPA Playbook: Blunt or Penetrating Trauma  
Podcast: Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Published On: Tue Jul 07 2026
Description: Join Drs. Georgoff, Burke, and Premkumar in this episode of the EPA Playbook as they break down a practical, repeatable framework for managing patients in the trauma bay, one of the most high-pressure environments in surgical training. This episode focuses on the critical first minutes of evaluation, anchored in a structured primary survey. We emphasize how to recognize and immediately address life-threatening injuries, while maintaining situational awareness and clear communication with your team. From airway and hemorrhage control to adjuncts like FAST and early imaging, we highlight what matters most when time is critical. ***FREE EPA COURSE: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/epa-playbookSimply create an account on behindtheknife.org or our app and you the course will automatically show up in your Library.For additional information on EPAs, visit the American Board of Surgery EPA webpage: https://www.absurgery.org/get-certified/epas/. BTK Resources:Trauma Video Playlist (FAST, How to Read a CT, and more!)https://behindtheknife.org/video-playlists/trauma-videosBig T Trauma Podcastshttps://behindtheknife.org/podcast-series/big-t-traumaTrauma Surgery Video Atlas (Premium)https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlas