Care of the Patient with Maxillofacial Trauma
Care of the Patient with Maxillofacial Trauma is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 12/02/2022
Date of Most Recent Review: 12/2/2022
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2025
Description:
Maxillofacial trauma can result from numerous mechanisms of injury and presents enormous challenges for both healthcare providers and patients. Facial injuries are complex, challenging injuries that require in-depth knowledge of the structures involved, including the potential for airway compromise, intracranial trauma, and spinal cord injury. In addition to the potential for life-threatening injuries, facial trauma can have long-term consequences that affect the functionality of the senses and the psychological well-being of the patient. This course provides information about the recognition and care of patients who have maxillofacial fractures.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nurses in acute care settings about the recognition and care of patients who experience maxillofacial trauma.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Recall common mechanisms of injury that cause maxillofacial trauma and various types of maxillofacial trauma.
• Identify important nursing considerations when caring for patients with maxillofacial trauma.
