Shock, Resuscitation, & Trauma

Catalog description

This course provides the student with the information necessary to integrate comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology to manage cardiac arrest, peri-arrest, shock, and respiratory failure or arrest. The course also provides the student with the information necessary to integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to develop effective treatment plans for acutely injured patients. Course topics in the trauma section include bleeding control; chest; abdominal and genitourinary; orthopedic; soft tissue; head, facial , neck and spine; nervous system ; environmental emergencies; and multi-system trauma . Special consideration is given to trauma during pregnancy, pediatric, geriatric, and cognitively impaired patients. Students will participate in comprehensive lab experiences that incorporate appropriate medical devices and equipment used to manage patient care.