Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ERTCINJEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the common causes and high-risk scenarios associated with crush injuries and compartment syndrome.
Identify early signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings related to crush syndrome and compartment syndrome.
Recall appropriate emergency interventions, including fluid resuscitation, monitoring, and pressure management techniques.
Outline:
Section 1: Crush Injuries Overview
Crush Injuries
Meet Sam
Introduction
Definitions
Mechanism of Injury
Pathophysiology
Inside a Compartment
Compartment Syndrome
Crush Syndrome
Reperfusion Syndrome
Renal Failure
Key Takeaways
Review
Section 2: Treatment
Treatment of Crush Injuries
Initial Treatment
Ongoing Assessment
Measuring Pressure
Lab Values
Fasciotomy
Other Interventions
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Dialysis
Key Takeaways
Review
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
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.