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The physiological changes that can occur in the trauma patient alter the action of the drugs administered, in a way that is often difficult to predict. While continuously infusing a medication entails more care, this also translates into greater problems if adequate measures are not taken to safeguard the integrity of the critically ill patient. 

TECH has created this Postgraduate Diploma for the medical professional to acquire advanced skills in this area, with the aim of improving the ability to respond and care in delicate situations. In this way, the physician will be updated in the selection and administration of drugs for pain control, sedation, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial medications. In addition, the importance of nutrition in the recovery of traumatized patients will be covered, considering energy, protein and micronutrient requirements. The graduate will acquire skills to optimize pharmacological and nutritional management, contributing to the effective recovery of patients.

Likewise, the specialist will delve into trauma in special populations, such as children, the elderly, pregnant women and patients with chronic diseases. Likewise, specific protocols for critical situations, such as natural disasters, armed conflicts and massive traffic accidents will be addressed. Not to mention triage strategies, resource coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Finally, the importance of traumatic injuries from a public health perspective will be explored in depth, so that the graduate will understand how they affect society in general and how effective prevention and management strategies can be implemented.

This is a university program that provides students with robust competencies, so that they can use them in their daily practice, facing real situations. All this thanks to the support of an excellent teaching team and access to a revolutionary teaching methodology, pioneer in TECH: Relearning, based on the repetition of key concepts to ensure optimal acquisition of knowledge. 

You will address the management of the patient with traumatic injuries in the ICU, with the guarantee of the best academic results"

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Pharmacological and Nutritional Management of the Trauma Patient in the ICU contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Pharmacological and Nutritional Management of the Trauma Patient in the ICU
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connectio

You will acquire the most advanced skills to treat traumatic injuries in special cases, such as children, pregnant women and the elderly thanks to this TECH program"

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, in addition to renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

You will delve into the most commonly used medications in the ICU, from analgesics to antimicrobials, 100% online"

You will analyze the fundamental concepts of traumatic diseases from the point of view of public health, from the best experts in the field"

The program has been developed in accordance with the medical requirements of pharmacology and nutrition for trauma patients in the ICU, following the requirements proposed by the teaching team. Therefore, a syllabus has been established whose modules offer a broad perspective of this health area, from an international point of view.  In addition, it incorporates all the procedures involved in the diagnosis and treatment of this type of injuries in intensive care. The graduate will rapidly expand their skills, betting on their maximum development in an increasingly demanded specialty.

Keep up-to-date with TECH! This comprehensive educational program will bring you up-to-date on the latest medical-scientific research in the field" 

Module 1. Trauma Pharmacology and Nutrition

1.1. Indications for sedation

1.1.1. Sedation
1.1.2. Physiological response to pain 

1.1.2.1. Pain Control 
1.1.2.2. Control of sedation 

1.2. Drugs commonly used in the care of the severely traumatized patient

1.2.1. Drugs
1.2.2. Hypnotics: intravenous sedatives 

1.2.2.1. Thiopental 
1.2.2.2. Etomidate 
1.2.2.3. Ketamine 
1.2.2.4. Propofol 
1.2.2.5. Benzodiazepines 

1.2.3. Muscle relaxants 

1.2.3.1. Depolarizing neuromuscular relaxants 
1.2.3.2. Non-depolarizing neuromuscular relaxants 
1.2.3.3. Anticholinesterase drugs 

1.2.4. Opioid Analgesics 

1.2.4.1. Pure Agonists 
1.2.4.2. Pure antagonists 

1.2.5. Inotropic agents 

1.2.5.1. Adrenaline 
1.2.5.2. Dopamine 
1.2.5.3. Dobutamine

1.3. Sedation analgesia guidelines 

1.3.1. Short-duration sedo analgesia 
1.3.2. Prolonged Sedo analgesia guideline
1.3.3. Conclusions

1.4. Minor analgesics 

1.4.1. Analgesia
1.4.2. Drugs and dosage 

1.4.2.1. NSAIDS 
1.4.2.2. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 
1.4.2.3. Patient-controlled analgesia 

1.5. Regional Thorax and Abdomen Analgesia

1.5.1. Indications 
1.5.2. Classification 

1.5.2.1. Central Blocks 
1.5.2.2. Peripheral blocks 
1.5.2.3. Fascicular blocks 

1.5.3. Procedures used in Thorax and Abdomen 
1.5.4. Procedures used on the Upper Limb and Lower Limb

1.6. Neuromuscular Blockade 

1.6.1. Blockade
1.6.2. Indications 
1.6.3. Classification 

1.6.3.1. Depolarizing agents 
1.6.3.2. Non-depolarizing 

1.6.4. Monitoring

1.7. Delirium 

1.7.1. Delirium
1.7.2. Definition and scales 
1.7.3. Risk Factors 
1.7.4. Classification and clinical 

1.7.4.1. Hyperactive delirium 
1.7.4.2. Hypoactive delirium 
1.7.4.3. Mixed delirium 

1.7.5. Management and Treatments 
1.7.6. Prevention of delirium in ICU

1.8. Monitoring. Analgesia and sedation scales 

1.8.1. Scales
1.8.2. Causes of pain 
1.8.3. Clinical Symptoms
1.8.4. Analgesia Scales 

1.8.4.1. Pain assessment in the conscious patient 

1.8.4.1.1. EVA Scale 
1.8.4.1.2. Numerical verbal scale 

1.8.4.2. Pain assessment in the intubated patient with non-deep sedation 

1.8.4.2.1. EVA Scale 
1.8.4.2.2. Numerical verbal scale 

1.8.4.3. Assessment of pain in the non-communicative patient or under deep sedation 

1.8.4.3.1. Campbell Scale 
1.8.4.3.2. ESCID Scale 

1.8.5. Sedation scales 

1.8.5.1. Ramsay Scale 
1.8.5.2. RASS Scale 
1.8.5.3. BIS monitoring 

1.9. Prophylaxis and antimicrobial treatment in the polytraumatized patient 

1.9.1. Prophylaxis
1.9.2. Indications for Prophylaxis 

1.9.2.1. Most frequent antibiotic guidelines in polytraumatized patients 

1.9.3. Infections related to fractures 
1.9.4. Pneumonia 
1.9.5. Infections related to cranioencephalic traumatism

1.10. Nutrition 

1.10.1. Nutrition
1.10.2. Indications for nutritional support in trauma 

1.10.2.1. When to initiate nutritional support 
1.10.2.2. Assessment of requirements 
1.10.2.3. Micronutrients 
1.10.2.4. Type of diet and follow-up 

1.10.3. Complications 
1.10.4. Monitoring 

1.10.4.1. Introduction 
1.10.4.2. Monitoring 
1.10.4.3. Nutritional risk analysis 
1.10.4.4. Imaging technique 

1.10.5. Nutrition in Special Situations 

1.10.5.1. Abdominal Trauma 
1.10.5.2. Spinal trauma 
1.10.5.3. Barbiturate coma 
1.10.5.4. ECMO

Module 2. Trauma in Special Situations

2.1. Recommendations for Child Trauma Care  

2.1.1. Introduction  
2.1.2. Types and Patterns of Injury  
2.1.3. Unique Characteristics of the Pediatric Patient 
2.1.4. Airway  
2.1.5. Breathing  
2.1.6. Circulation and Shock  
2.1.7. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
2.1.8. Thoracic Trauma  
2.1.9. Abdominal Trauma  
2.1.10. TBI  
2.1.11. Spinal cord injury 
2.1.12. Musculoskeletal trauma 
2.1.14. Abdominal trauma   
2.1.13. Child Abuse  

2.2. Trauma in the Elderly 

2.2.1. Introduction  
2.2.2. Effects of Aging and Impact of Prevalent Diseases  
2.2.3. Mechanisms of Injury 
2.2.4. Primary Screening and Resuscitation
2.2.5. Specific injuries
2.2.6. Specific Circumstances 

2.3. Trauma in the Anticoagulated Patient  

2.3.1. Introduction  
2.3.2. Patient with Antiplatelet Therapy   
2.3.3. Patient with Warfarin Treatment   
2.3.4. Patient with Heparin Treatment  
2.3.5. Patient with Treatment with Low Molecular Weight Heparin  
2.3.6. Patient Treated with Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (Dabigatran Etexilate)
2.3.7. Patient with Treatment with Rivaroxaban  

2.4. Trauma in Pregnant Women   

2.4.1. Introduction 
2.4.2. Anatomical and Physiological Alterations during Pregnancy  
2.4.3. Anatomical Differences  
2.4.4. Mechanisms of Injury  
2.4.5. Injury Severity  
2.4.6. Assessment and Management  
2.4.7. Perimortem Cesarean Section  
2.4.8. Domestic Violence

2.5. Aggressions by External Agents. Immersion Accidents. Hypothermia. Electrocution. Burns   

2.5.1. Thermal Injuries: Burns  

2.5.1.1.1. Primary Assessment and Resuscitation of the Burn Patient  

2.5.1.1.1.1. Stopping the Burn Process 
2.5.1.1.1.2. Establish Airway Control
2.5.1.1.1.3. Ensure Adequate Ventilation
2.5.1.1.1.4. Management of Circulation with Burn Shock Resuscitation  
2.5.1.1.1.5. Patient Assessment  
2.5.1.1.1.6. Secondary Assessment  

2.5.1.1.1.6.1. Documentation  
2.5.1.1.1.6.2. Baseline Determinations for the Severely Burned Patient  
2.5.1.1.1.6.3 Peripheral Circulation in Circumferential Burns of the Limbs 
2.5.1.1.1.6.4 Placement of Nasogastric Tube  
2.5.5.1.1.6.5 Narcotics, Analgesia and Sedatives  

2.5.1.1.6.7. Antibiotics  
2.5.1.1.6.8. Tetanus  

2.5.2. Specific Burn Injuries  

2.5.2.1. Chemical Burns  
2.5.2.2. Electrical Burns  
2.5.2.3. Tar burns 

2.5.3. Cold Exposure Injuries: Local Tissue Effects  

2.5.3.1. Types of Cold Injuries  

2.5.3.1.1 Frostbite Injuries  
2.5.3.1.2. Non-freezing Injuries 
2.5.3.1.3. Systemic Hypothermia 

2.6. Trauma due to Hanging

2.6.1. Introduction  
2.6.2. Anatomical Recollection  
2.6.3. Mechanism of Injury  
2.6.4. Management  
2.6.5. Prognostic Factors and Associated Injuries 
2.6.6. Treatment

2.6.6.1. Surgical Treatment
2.6.6.2. Treatment by Organs  

2.6.6.2.1. Airway Injuries  
2.6.6.2.2. Esophageal Injuries  
2.6.6.2.3. Vascular Injuries   

2.7. Injuries by Chemical and Biological Agents  

2.7.1. Introduction  
2.7.2. Explosion Injuries  
2.7.3. Chemical Injuries and Diseases  

2.8. Disaster Management   

2.8.1. Mass Casualty Event Management  
2.8.2. Tools for Effective Mass Casualty Management
2.8.3. Management Priorities  
2.8.4. Challenges  
2.8.5. Security and Communication   
2.8.6. War Wounds (Military Trauma)   

2.9. Organization of Multiple Casualty and Disaster Assistance   

2.9.1. Introduction  
2.9.2. Casualty Triage Card: Approach and Preparation
2.9.3. Patient Transport, Evacuation
2.9.4. Destination  
2.9.5. Transfer  
2.9.6. Decontamination  

2.10. Management of the Polytraumatized Patient as a Potential Organ Donor  

2.10.1. Introduction  
2.10.2. Etiopathogenesis, Most Frequent Causes  
2.10.3. Clinical  
2.10.4. Diagnosis  
2.10.5. Treatment 

Module 3. Traumatic Disease in Public Health 

3.1. Epidemiology of traffic accidents 

3.1.1. Traffic Accidents
3.1.2. Definition 
3.1.3. Importance 
3.1.4. Epidemiology 
3.1.5. Prevention 

3.2. Influence of the consumption of medicines, alcohol, drugs and certain pathologies on driving.

3.2.1. Drug and alcohol use
3.2.2. Influence of drug use on driving. 
3.2.3. Action of health professionals when prescribing medication to the driving patient.. 
3.2.4. Action to be taken by driver-patients. 
3.2.5. Alcohol and driving

3.2.5.1. Legal regulations on alcohol and driving 
3.2.5.2. Pharmacokinetics of alcohol and factors determining its concentration in blood. 
3.2.5.3. Effects of alcohol on driving 

3.2.6. Illegal drugs and driving 

3.2.6.1. Types of drugs and their effects on driving 

3.3. Biomechanics of Accidents

3.3.1. Accidents
3.3.2. Historical Aspects 
3.3.3. Collision phases 
3.3.4. Principles of biomechanics 
3.3.5. Biomechanics of injuries according to anatomical area and type of accident

3.3.5.1. Automobile accidents 
3.3.5.2. Motorcycle, moped and bicycle accidents 
3.3.5.3. Truck and bus accidents

3.4. Organization of care in severe traumatic pathology 

3.4.1. Configuration of the trauma team 
3.4.2. Characteristics of a successful team 
3.4.3. Roles and responsibilities of the team leader 

3.4.3.1. Team perception 
3.4.3.2. Receiving the report 
3.4.3.3. Team management and reaction to information 
3.4.3.4. Team feedback 
3.4.3.5. Communication with the patient's family 

3.4.4. Effective leadership 

3.4.4.1. Qualities and behavior of an effective team leader 
3.4.4.2. Culture and climate 
3.4.5. Roles and responsibilities of team members 

3.4.5.1. Team members 
3.4.5.2. Responsibility of the members 

3.4.5.2.1. Prepare for the patient 
3.4.5.2.2. Receive report 
3.4.5.2.3. Assess and manage the patient 
3.4.5.2.4. Participate in feedback

3.5. Severity indexes in trauma 

3.5.1. Valuation indexes
3.5.2. Glasgow Scale 
3.5.3. Abbreviated injury scale 
3.5.4. Injury severity assessment 
3.5.5. Characterization of the severity of the traumatized patient

3.6. Records, severity and avoidable mortality scales

3.6.1. Scales 
3.6.2. Physiological scales 

3.6.2.1. Glasgow 
3.6.2.2. Revised trauma score (RTS) 
3.6.2.3. Pediatric trauma score or pediatric trauma index (ITP)

3.6.3. Anatomical scales 

3.6.3.1. Abbreviated injury sclae (AIS) 
3.6.3.2. Injury severity score (ISS) 
3.6.3.3. New Injury severity score (NISS) 
3.6.3.4. Organ injury scales (OIS) 
3.6.3.5. Penetrating abdominal trauma index (PATI) 

3.6.4. Combined scales 

3.6.4.1. TRISS scale or model 
3.6.4.2. International Classification of Diseases Injury Severity Score (ICISS) 
3.6.4.3. Trauma Mortality Predition Model (TMPM) 
3.6.4.4. Trauma Risk Adjustment Model (TRAM) 
3.6.4.5. Sequential Trauma Score (STS) 

3.6.5. Avoidable mortality and errors in trauma 

3.7. Quality and safety in trauma care? 

3.7.1. Quality and Safety
3.7.2. Definition of concepts, quality and safety 
3.7.3. Ensuring effective team communication 
3.7.4. Record keeping, protocols, checklists, etc
3.7.5. Risk Management. 
3.7.6. Conflict Management

3.8. Simulation-based trauma team training

3.8.1. Team building
3.8.2. Simulation-based training concepts 
3.8.3. Development of a FEBS (Simulation Based Team Building) program 

3.8.3.1. Comprehensive needs analysis 
3.8.3.2. Simulation design: Event-based team building

3.8.3.2.1. Selection of competencies 
3.8.3.2.2. Training Objectives 
3.8.3.2.3. Clinical context 
3.8.3.2.4. Development of the scenario 
3.8.3.2.5. Expected responses 
3.8.3.2.6. Measurement Tools 
3.8.3.2.7. Scenario script 

3.8.3.3. Debriefing 

3.8.3.3.1. Debriefing 
3.8.3.3.2. Briefing-prebriefing 
3.8.3.3.3. Objectives 
3.8.3.3.4. Conventional techniques and support for debriefing 
3.8.3.3.5. Evaluation Systems 

3.9. Bibliographic resources 

3.9.1. New paths for training 

3.9.1.1. Use of innovative teaching resources 

3.9.1.1.1. Learning based on clinical cases 
3.9.1.1.2. Inverted classroom model 
3.9.1.1.3. Clinical simulation 
3.9.1.1.4. Gamification 
3.9.1.1.5. Clinical discussions 

3.9.1.2. Adaptation to the current cognitive model 

3.10. Trauma-related social networks

3.10.1. Use of new digital resources for training 

3.10.1.1. FODMed and social networks 
3.10.1.2. Twitter as an educational tool 

3.10.2. Impact of digital transformation on research

3.10.2.1. Dissemination in social networks 
3.10.2.2. Big Data 

3.10.3. Impact of social networks on healthcare 

3.10.3.1. Introduction 
3.10.3.2. Use of social networks by health care professionals and organizations
3.10.3.3. Use of social networks and digital media by patients and their environment 
3.10.3.4. Impact on the user 
3.10.3.5. Impact on the relationship with health professionals 

3.10.4. Good practices in social networks

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