Course Code: REL-ACU-0-TGKIEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Describe how various types of firearms influence gunshot injuries.
Identify at least three factors that make each stab wound unique.
Discuss management of penetrating trauma wounds, including the importance of reporting to the appropriate authorities.
Outline:
Section 1: Wound Pathology
Introduction
Scenario
Firearm and Ballistics Overview
Cavity Formation
Entry and Exit Wounds
Shotgun Injuries
Stab Wounds
Amount of Force
Weapon Types
Causes of Wound Distortion
What to Look for
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Wound Assessment and Management
Areas of Involvement
Cervical (Neck) Wounds
Thoracic Wounds
Abdominal Wounds
Spinal Cord
Wound Care
General Principles
GSW
Stab Wounds
Reporting and Documentation
Forensic Considerations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Pre-Hospital Management
EMS Arrival
Primary Survey: Rapid Stabilization
Massive Hemorrhage
Airway
Respiration
Circulation
Head Injury or Hypothermia
Secondary Survey (If Stable and Time Permits)
History
Head-to-Toe Assessment
Ongoing Support
Transport
Notify Hospital of Pre-Arrival
Hospital Arrival
EMS Handoff
Mechanism of Injury
Injuries Found or Suspected
Signs (Vital Signs and Patient Status)
Treatment Given and Response
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: In-Hospital Management: What EMS Should Expect
Primary Survey
Airway with Cervical Spine Protection
Breathing
Circulation
Disability (Neurological Status)
Exposure and Environment
Secondary Survey
Diagnostics and Supportive Care
Diagnostics
Interventions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Subject Matter Expert: Trisha A. Duerr, MSN-Ed, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, CTRN, NREMT
Mrs. Duerr is a nurse educator and an emergency and critical care transport nurse. She holds certifications in emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, and transport nursing. Her emergency experience includes prehospital 911 response, critical care transport, charge nurse, preceptor, trauma care coordinator, clinical educator, and department director. Besides her clinical practice, Mrs. Duerr currently holds two adjunct nursing faculty appointments and serves on her local Critical Incident Stress Management team.
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.