Emergency Measures for Hand Trauma
Emergency Measures for Hand Trauma is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 03/21/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 3/21/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
This continuing education program addresses the management of patients with hand trauma. The incidence of hand-related trauma is high. The failure to properly preserve amputated digits, assess for emergent complications, and properly cleanse such injuries can result in long-term functional consequences for the injured.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide nurses in acute care settings with a review of the assessment and treatment of patients with hand trauma.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Recall common traumatic injuries and related complications that affect the hand and wrist.
• Recognize the information needed for a patient with hand trauma.
• Describe basic nursing care for amputations, burns, high-pressure injuries, and lacerations to the hands.
