Course Code: REL-ACU-0-EIHIEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recall the types, assessment findings, and management principles for common hand injuries, including amputations, burns, crush injuries, high-pressure injuries, and penetrating injuries.
Recognize appropriate interventions for the evaluation, cleansing, and treatment of patients with hand trauma to prevent complications and preserve function.
Outline:
Section 1: Hand Injuries and Assessment
Hand Trauma
Liz
Course Overview
Hand Anatomy
Common Hand Injuries
Amputations
Blast Injuries
Blunt Trauma
Burns
Crush Injuries
Degloving or Avulsion Injuries
Penetrating and High-Pressure Injuries
Human Bites
Infections
Lacerations
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Repetitive Strain Trauma
History and Assessment
History
Physical Assessment
Considerations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Care for Specific Injury Types
Treatment for Specific Hand Injuries
Amputations
Burns
High-Pressure Injuries
Infections
Lacerations
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injuries
General Management of Injuries
Cleansing
Peace and Love
Dressings
Casting
Infection Control
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Information
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, MA, RN, CEN
Mrs. Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She holds an MSN in Nursing Education and a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing. She maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). With over 18 years of experience in direct patient care, she has worked as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. Mrs. Phillips has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department, and most recently as a clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: EMS Personnel (EMT, EMR, AEMT and Paramedics); in the following settings: Pre-Hospital Care Setting.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.