This
course is underpinned by the theories and the practice of trauma nursing. The
kinematics of trauma, patterns, and mechanisms of injury, common trauma
presentations, and physiological responses to trauma across the age spectrum will
be examined. Students will extend their knowledge and skills in clinical
assessment, problem-solving, and communication, through a theoretical
exploration of the trauma literature and clinical practice. Epidemiology of
trauma and mechanisms of injury. Nursing care of the patient who has suffered
trauma (for example: head injuries; ocular trauma; maxillo-facial trauma; neck
injuries; orthopedic injuries; thermal injuries; chest trauma; abdominal
trauma; soft tissue trauma; minor injury care). The following courses should be
completed: Trauma Nursing Core course, Advanced Burn Life Support.
Goals:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to master:
- The essentials of primary and secondary assessment in trauma situations
- How to prepare to receive a trauma patient
- How to assess and manage, head injuries, abdominal, pelvic, and musculoskeletal trauma.; ocular trauma; maxillo-facial trauma; neck injuries; orthopedic injuries; thermal injuries; chest trauma; soft tissue trauma; minor injury care
- Safe care for a patient with spinal trauma
- What to do in a burn situation
- What is the difference when trauma affects pregnant women and pediatric patients?
