Get the skills you need thanks to TECH! You'll get up to speed on the management of the Severe Trauma Patient in ICU"

Specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries has become an indispensable requirement in Intensive Care Units (ICU). From admission to discharge, the patient will go through different situations that will require continuous monitoring. Because of this, the preparation and updating of senior healthcare personnel is vital.

Thanks to this Postgraduate diploma, the physician will develop advanced competencies in the management of traumatic injuries in particular and challenging contexts. Therefore, protocols for assessment, monitoring and care in critical situations will be analyzed. Professionals will acquire skills in the use of medical devices, medication administration and emotional support for patients and families. They will also learn strategies to prevent complications, manage pain and optimize interprofessional communication.

Likewise, the most current imaging techniques to detect traumatic injuries will be addressed. In fact, the graduate will delve into the interpretation of X-rays, CT and MRI scans to evaluate tissue and organ damage. They will also delve into specific imaging protocols to identify fractures, internal injuries and other serious conditions, including the ethical and safety implications in the use of radiation.

Finally, space will be devoted to trauma in special populations, such as children, the elderly, pregnant women and patients with chronic diseases. Likewise, the student will delve into specific protocols for critical situations, such as natural disasters, armed conflicts and massive traffic accidents. Not to mention triage strategies, resource coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.

In summary, this program will provide students with a solid theoretical foundation, enabling them to apply it in real situations, thanks to the leadership and support of a distinguished faculty of experts with extensive professional experience. In this way, TECH offers students the exclusive Relearning methodology, an innovative teaching methodology based on the reiteration of essential concepts, therefore guaranteeing an efficient assimilation of knowledge.

You will excel in the Comprehensive Care of traumatic injuries and take the lead in a multidisciplinary medical team"

This Postgraduate diploma in Comprehensive Care of the Severe Trauma Patient in the ICU contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Initial Care of Severe Trauma Patients 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 connection

You will acquire advanced skills to treat traumatic injuries in special cases, such as children, pregnant women and the elderly, all through the innovative Relearning methodology"

The program’s teaching team includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

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

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will delve into diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation in ICU trauma with this Postgraduate diploma"

You will renew your skills in the most innovative techniques in emergency care. And in only 6 months"

This university program covers the diagnosis and treatment of patients with traumatic injuries in the ICU, from advanced care and imaging tests, such as radiography, to personalized attention to special groups within the community. These topics are addressed fully online through a comprehensive Virtual Campus, offering the flexibility to adjust to the individual needs and schedules of each student. In addition, the innovative Relearning methodology, a pioneer in TECH, facilitates the immediate understanding of complex subjects through the repetition of fundamental concepts.

You will benefit from a continuously updated program on the most current tools in the field of Intensive Care"

Module 1. Advanced ICU care

1.1. The role of care in the trauma care team

1.1.1. Caregiving
1.1.2. Out-of-hospital care, a field in its own right
1.1.3. Care nucleus
1.1.4. Research
1.1.5. Teaching
1.1.6. Administration and management
1.1.7. Bioethical Aspects
1.1.8. Legal aspects
1.1.9. Techniques, skills, signs and symptoms in emergency care

1.2. Pre-hospital care in severe trauma care

1.2.1. Pre-hospital care
1.2.2. Nursing care in TBI

1.2.2.1. Nursing care in the emergency phase

1.2.2.1.1. Neurologic
1.2.2.1.2. Hemodynamic
1.2.2.1.3. Respiratory
1.2.2.1.4. Renal

1.2.2.2. Nursing care in acute spinal cord trauma

1.2.2.2.1. Hemodynamic complications
1.2.2.2.2. Respiratory Complications

1.2.2.3. Nursing care in thoracic trauma
1.2.2.4. Nursing care in abdominal and pelvic trauma
1.2.2.5. Nursing care in orthopedic trauma

1.3. Phases of prehospital care

1.3.1. Pre-hospital care
1.3.2. Scene assessment

1.3.2.1. Approach to the scene of intervention
1.3.2.2. Scene management and handling
1.3.2.3. Triage
1.3.2.4. Management of additional resources

1.4. The process of initial care in severe trauma

1.4.1. Review and preparation of the reception area
1.4.2. Activation of the team
1.4.3. Reception of the patient
1.4.4. Patient transfer

1.5. Development of actions in the initial assessment

1.5.1. Nurse A: airway

1.5.1.1. Airway and Ventilation

1.5.2. Nurse B: circulation

1.5.2.1. Control of exsanguinating hemorrhages

1.5.3. Assessment of neurological status

1.6. Secondary examination

1.6.1. Assessment
1.6.2. Concomitant management in initial care

1.6.2.1. Controlling Temperature
1.6.2.2. Bladder catheterization and oropharyngeal gastric catheterization
1.6.2.3. Analgesia and techniques requiring sedation
1.6.2.4. Tetanus prophylaxis and antibiotherapy

1.6.3. Coordination with the trauma team leader and team for intrahospital transfer after imaging tests or urgent therapeutic actions
1.6.4. Assessment and sterile dressing of traumatic or postoperative wounds
1.6.5. Initiation of pharmacological treatment as appropriate

1.7. Systematic review

1.7.1. Reassessment of life-threatening emergency priorities
1.7.2. Record sheet completed and signed
1.7.3. Secondary examination
1.7.4. Continued re-evaluation during the initial hours

1.7.4.1. Vital signs
1.7.4.2. Pupils, level of consciousness, GCS
1.7.4.3. Control of catheters, perfusions, drains and catheters
1.7.4.4. Monitoring: EKG, pulse oximetry, respirator, etc

1.8. Family Care

1.8.1. Family
1.8.2. Information division

1.8.2.1. Current Situation
1.8.2.2. Evolution and Prognosis

1.8.3. Accompaniment: Explain operation and schedules

1.9. Management of psychic trauma

1.9.1. Psychic trauma
1.9.2. How to understand psychic trauma
1.9.3. Families
1.9.4. How To Act
1.9.5. Attitude in the out-of-hospital and hospital environment
1.9.6. How to communicate
1.9.7. Prevention

1.10. Intrahospital Transport

1.10.1. Intrahospital Transport
1.10.2. ABC-SBAR for patient transfer
1.10.3. Intrahospital transfer protocol

1.10.3.1. Transfer checklist
1.10.3.2. Transfer nurse report
1.10.3.3. Documentation

Module 2. Radiology, complications and rehabilitation in trauma in the ICU

2.1. Radiology in ICU

2.1.1. Definition
2.1.2. Structure
2.1.3. Conclusions

2.2. Imaging management and protocols in the severely polytraumatized patient

2.2.1. Assessment of clinical criteria

2.2.1.1. Criteria for severity and suspicion of severe trauma

2.2.1.1.1. Vital Signs
2.2.1.1.2. Obvious injuries
2.2.1.1.3. High energy injury mechanism

2.2.1.2. Assessment according to signs and vital signs

2.2.1.2.1. Dynamically stable hemo: Complete CT scan
2.2.1.2.2. Dynamically unstable hemo: Echo-fast

2.2.2. Standard CT Protocol: Patients with severity criteria without signs of shock

2.2.2.1. Cranial CT without contrast
2.2.2.2. Cervical spine CT without contrast

2.2.2.2.1. Bone window
2.2.2.2.2. Soft tissue window

2.2.2.3. Thorax-abdomen-pelvis CT with contrast

2.2.2.3.1. Arterial phase study
2.2.2.3.2. Portal phase study

2.2.3. Shock protocol: Severity criteria and with signs of shock

2.2.3.1. CT without VSD: Chest, abdomen and pelvis

2.2.3.1.1. Arterial and venous phase
2.2.3.1.2. Late phase

2.2.4. Protocol for high suspicion of bladder-urethral injury

2.2.4.1. CT scan without VSD of the abdomen and pelvis

2.2.5. Other situations

2.2.5.1. Suspicion of cervical vessel lesion
2.2.5.2. Clinical suspicion of large complex facial fractures
2.2.5.3. Suspected traumatic rupture of the esophagus

2.3. Ultrasound in the initial care of the polytraumatized patient

2.3.1. Ultrasound
2.3.2. What is Echo-fast?
2.3.3. Indications
2.3.4. Information provided and attitude derived according to findings

2.4. TBI

2.4.1. TBI
2.4.2. Study Protocol
2.4.3. Systematic search for findings

2.4.3.1. Intra-extraxial hematomas
2.4.3.2. Mass effect exerted by these hematomas: ventricular or sulcus collapse, obstruction of basal cisterns, signs of cerebral herniation
2.4.3.3. Traces of bone fracture, calotte and skull base
2.4.3.4. Fracture traces and alignment of vertebral somas in sagittal plane

2.5. Cervical trauma

2.5.1. Cervical trauma
2.5.2. Study Protocol
2.5.3. Systematic search for findings

2.5.3.1. Lesions of large cervical vessels
2.5.3.2. Cervical vertebral fractures, assess signs of instability, assess possible extravasation of associated contrast

2.6. Trauma of the dorsolumbar spine

2.6.1. Dorsolumbar spine
2.6.2. Study Protocol
2.6.3. Systematic search for findings

2.6.3.1. Thoracoabdominal great vessels lesions
2.6.3.2. Dorsolumbar vertebral fractures, assess signs of instability, assess for possible extravasation of associated contrast

2.7. Thoracic Trauma

2.7.1. Thorax
2.7.2. Study Protocol
2.7.3. Systematic search for findings

2.7.3.1. Injury of great thoracic vessels
2.7.3.2. Hemo or pneumomediastinum
2.7.3.3. Hemo or pneumothorax: Secondary mediastinal deviation
2.7.3.4. Pulmonary laceration, pulmonary contusive foci, airway lesion
2.7.3.5. Single/multiple costal fracture traces
2.7.3.6. Dorsal vertebral fractures, assess if listhesis, signs of instability

2.8. Abdominal Trauma

2.8.1. Abdomen
2.8.2. Study Protocol
2.8.3. Systematic search for findings

2.8.3.1. Lesion of great abdominal vessels
2.8.3.2. Hemo or pneumoperitoneum, high/low density free fluid
2.8.3.3. Splenic or hepatic visceral lesion
2.8.3.4. Lumbar vertebral fractures, assess signs of instability, assess possible points of associated contrast extravasation

2.9. Pelvic Trauma

2.9.1. Pelvis
2.9.2. Study Protocol
2.9.3. Systematic search for findings

2.9.3.1. Pelvic great vessels lesion
2.9.3.2. Hemo or pneumoperitoneum, high/low density free fluid
2.9.3.3. Renal injury

2.10. Endovascular techniques and the hybrid operating room

2.10.1. Operating Theatre
2.10.2. Intervention Techniques

2.10.2.1. Interventionism in pelvic trauma

2.10.2.1.1. Indications

2.10.2.2. Interventional procedures in liver trauma

2.10.2.2.1. Indications

2.10.2.3. Interventional procedures in splenic and renal trauma

2.10.2.3.1. Indications

2.10.2.4. Interventional procedures in thoracic trauma
2.10.2.5. Indications

2.10.3. What is the hybrid operating room?
2.10.4. Present and future of the hybrid OR

Module 3. Trauma in special situations

3.1. Recommendations for Child Trauma Care  

3.1.1. Introduction  
3.1.2. Types and Patterns of Injury  
3.1.3. Unique Characteristics of the Pediatric Patient 
3.1.4. Airway  
3.1.5. Breathing  
3.1.6. Circulation and Shock  
3.1.7. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
3.1.8. Thoracic Trauma  
3.1.9. Abdominal Trauma  
3.1.10. TBI  
3.1.11. Spinal cord injury 
3.1.12. Musculoskeletal trauma 10.1.13. Abdominal trauma   
3.1.13. Child Abuse  

3.2. Trauma in the Elderly 

3.2.1. Introduction  
3.2.2. Effects of Aging and Impact of Prevalent Diseases  
3.2.3. Mechanisms of Injury 
3.2.4. Primary Screening and Resuscitation
3.2.5. Specific injuries
3.2.6. Specific Circumstances 

3.3. Trauma in the Anticoagulated Patient  

3.3.1. Introduction  
3.3.2. Patient with Antiplatelet Therapy   
3.3.3. Patient with Warfarin Treatment   
3.3.4. Patient with Heparin Treatment  
3.3.5. Patient with Treatment with Low Molecular Weight Heparin  
3.3.6. Patient Treated with Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (Dabigatran Etexilate)
3.3.7.  Patient with Treatment with Rivaroxaban  

3.4. Trauma in Pregnant Women   

3.4.1. Introduction 
3.4.2. Anatomical and Physiological Alterations during Pregnancy  
3.4.3. Anatomical Differences  
3.4.4. Mechanisms of Injury  
3.4.5. Injury Severity  
3.4.6. Assessment and Management  
3.4.7. Perimortem Cesarean Section  
3.4.8. Domestic Violence

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

3.5.1. Thermal Injuries: Burns  

3.5.1.1.1. Primary Assessment and Resuscitation of the Burn Patient  

3.5.1.1.1.1. Stopping the Burn Process 
3.5.1.1.1.2. Establish Airway Control
3.5.1.1.1.3. Ensure Adequate Ventilation
3.5.1.1.1.4. Management of Circulation with Burn Shock Resuscitation  
3.5.1.1.1.5. Patient Assessment  
3.5.1.1.1.6. Secondary Assessment  

3.5.1.1.1.6.1. Documentation  
3.5.1.1.1.6.2. Baseline Determinations for the Severely Burned Patient  
3.5.1.1.1.6.3. Peripheral Circulation in Circumferential Burns of the Limbs 
3.5.1.1.1.6.4. Placement of Nasogastric Tube  
3.5.5.1.1.6.5. Narcotics, Analgesia and Sedatives  

3.5.1.1.6.7. Antibiotics  
3.5.1.1.6.8. Tetanus  

3.5.2. Specific Burn Injuries  

3.5.2.1. Chemical Burns  
3.5.2.2. Electrical Burns  
3.5.2.3. Tar burns 

3.5.3. Cold Exposure Injuries: Local Tissue Effects  

3.5.3.1. Types of Cold Injuries  

3.5.3.3.1. Frostbite Injuries  
3.5.3.3.2. Non-freezing Injuries 
3.5.3.3.3. Systemic Hypothermia 

3.6. Trauma due to Hanging

3.6.1. Introduction  
3.6.2. Anatomical Recollection  
3.6.3. Mechanism of Injury  
3.6.4. Management  
3.6.5. Prognostic Factors and Associated Injuries 10.6.5.  
3.6.5. Treatment

3.6.5.1. Surgical Treatment
3.6.5.2. Treatment by Organs  

3.6.5.2.1. Airway Injuries  
3.6.5.2.2. Esophageal Injuries  
3.6.5.2.3. Vascular Injuries   

3.7. Injuries by Chemical and Biological Agents  

3.7.1. Introduction  
3.7.2. Explosion Injuries  
3.7.3. Chemical Injuries and Diseases  

3.8. Disaster Management   

3.8.1. Mass Casualty Event Management  
3.8.2. Tools for Effective Mass Casualty Management
3.8.3. Management Priorities  
3.8.4. Challenges  
3.8.5. Security and Communication   
3.8.6. War Wounds (Military Trauma)   

3.9. Organization of Multiple Casualty and Disaster Assistance   

3.9.1. Introduction  
3.9.2. Casualty Triage Card: Approach and Preparation
3.9.3. Patient Transport, Evacuation
3.9.4. Destination  
3.9.5. Transfer  
3.9.6. Decontamination  

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

3.10.1. Introduction  
3.10.2. Etiopathogenesis, Most Frequent Causes  
3.10.3. Clinical  
3.10.4. Diagnosis  
3.10.5. Treatment 

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