An Overview of Blunt Chest Trauma
An Overview of Blunt Chest Trauma is organized by Nurse com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 07/28/2021
Date of Most Recent Review: 7/28/2021
Course Termination/ Update Date: 07/31/2024
Description:
Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. (CDC, 2019a). Unintentional traumatic injuries and violence claim nearly 200,000 lives per year, with motor vehicle crashes and falls accounting for nearly 78,000 deaths in 2019 (CDC, 2019b). Trauma and violence also account for more than 2.5 million non-fatal injuries annually and are the leading cause of hospitalization, morbidity, and disability in people between the ages of 1 and 55 (CDC, 2019b). Among trauma victims, blunt chest trauma is cited as the primary cause of death in 20% to 25% of cases (CDC, 2019b).
Learning Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify the most common causes of blunt chest trauma.
• Describe the elements of assessment for patients with suspected blunt chest trauma.
• Discuss common injuries caused by blunt chest trauma, including interventions and management of care.