TCRN Exam Review 2nd Edition: Trunk: Thoracic Trauma MED-ED by Jeff Solheim

Presented by Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CFRN, FAEN, FAAN See full speaker bio: https://www.mededseminars.net/speaker/24/Jeff-Solheim Module 9 of 15 Module Description Aside from the brain, the thorax houses the most vital structures in the body, namely the heart, great vessels and lungs. Trauma to these areas can cause both immediate as well as delayed mortality. It is essential for the trauma nurse to recognize and intervene in traumatic injuries to the thorax in a timely manner to reduce both morbidity and mortality. This session will look at common injuries associated with thoracic trauma, as well as the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care for patients with thoracic trauma from both a resuscitation as well as an inpatient standpoint. Module Learning Objectives These modules prepare the learner to: 1. List injuries commonly associated with blunt-cardiac injury. 2. Develop a plan of care for a patient with a pulmonary contusion. 3. Define acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The TCRN Exam Review includes 17 ANCC approved Contact Hours and is available for purchase on MED-ED's website. To view more about this certification review, please visit https://education.mededseminars.net/item/tcrn-exam-review-2nd-edition-79515