Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MANTHTREMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize anatomical structures of the thoracic region and how they may be affected by different mechanisms of injury that cause thoracic trauma.
Identify key components of the initial assessment, diagnostic testing, and interventions for patients with thoracic trauma.
Recall considerations for ongoing management of patients with thoracic trauma.
Outline:
Section 1: Thoracic Anatomy and Injuries
Thoracic Organs and Structures
Mechanisms of Injury
Types of Thoracic Injuries
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Care of the Patient With Thoracic Trauma
Initial Assessment and Interventions
Ongoing Care and Complications
Chest Tubes
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 17 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Subject Matter Expert: Daniel Migliaccio, MD, FPD, FAAEM
Dr. Daniel Migliaccio is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Emergency Ultrasound as well as the Ultrasound Fellowship Director at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. During Residency, Dr. Migliaccio was able to obtain an Honors Certificate in Medical Education from the Clinical Teaching Scholars Honors Program. He was also fortunate enough to be able to focus on his ultrasound skills, leading to an award for Outstanding Achievement in Ultrasound. Dr. Migliaccio is passionate about medical education, point-of-care ultrasound, and optimizing patient care using current literature. He is currently board-certified in point-of-care ultrasound with a Focused Practice Designation in advanced point-of-care ultrasound through the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is enthusiastic about promoting Emergency Medicine and patient care nationally. Recently, he has obtained a certificate for course work and training with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and is passionate about providing unbiased, equitable patient-centered care.
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.