Get with TECH the competencies for Initial Trauma Care in the ICU! In a simple and agile way, from the comfort of your home and without restrictive schedules"

Preparation for the care of trauma patients is an ever-increasing requirement in society, as they can sometimes arrive at hospital centers on a massive scale, following natural disasters, intense accidents or terrorist attacks. That is why urgent care requires a multidisciplinary team formed by physicians trained by their specialization, specifically trained in the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques required by the patient.

This Postgraduate certificate will focus on the immediate response and management of patients with traumatic injuries in Intensive Care Units (ICU). 
The practitioner will delve into the rapid assessment, prioritization, stabilization and initial treatment of critical conditions, including shock, brain and chest injuries.

In addition, students will be able to interpret vital signs, perform essential interventions and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. They will also learn the appropriate use of medical technologies, emergency procedures and the most effective communication strategies. Without forgetting the development of skills for taking quick and precise measures in acute trauma situations.

Continuous evaluation of the patient is essential, so that before each step, the patient must be reevaluated to check that the measures implemented are effective.

Something that must be repeated whenever there is a deterioration in their condition, or if the treatments do not obtain the expected results.

The 100% online modality of this program will give the graduate total freedom to take it wherever and whenever they want, without the restriction of schedules. It will be as comfortable and simple as connecting through an electronic device with Internet access. In this way, you will have access to multimedia content at the forefront of technology and education, and will benefit from a pioneering learning methodology  in TECH. 

This is Relearning, consisting of the repetition of key concepts, ensuring optimal assimilation of the contents.

Get up-to-date on the latest procedures in the diagnosis and initial treatment of the trauma patient"

This Postgraduate certificate in Initial Trauma Care in the ICU contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Initial Trauma Care 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 address the primary review of the trauma patient, from respiration and circulation, to neurological deficits and exposure, all in just 6 weeks"

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.

This Postgraduate certificate will prepare you for the assistance in the Vital Box of the hospital, including the organization of the assistance team"

You will delve into the LEMON (Look, Evaluate, Mallanpati, Obstruction, Neck) assessment, one of the most commonly used in emergency departments for difficult intubation"

The Postgraduate certificate has been designed to provide the physician with a deep understanding of Initial Trauma Care in the ICU. From the online lessons, developed by experts in Internal Medicine, to the analysis of actual case studies, each component of the program is interwoven to provide an unparalleled educational experience. The content not only covers advanced protocols and techniques, but also delves into document-related work necessary for proper patient transfer and referral. This academic program will enable the graduate to face critical situations as a leader in Initial Trauma Care. 

Benefit from the Relearning methodology to achieve the best results! Thanks to the repetition of key concepts, you will assimilate all the knowledge in an optimal way"

Module 1. Initial Trauma Care in the ICU Hospital

1.1. Indications for transfer to a trauma center

1.1.1. Indications
1.1.2. Determine the need to transfer the patient

1.1.2.1. Relocation factors

1.1.2.1.1. Primary screening: Airway
1.1.2.1.2. Primary screening: Breathing
1.1.2.1.3. Primary screening: Circulation
1.1.2.1.4. Primary screening: Neurological Deficit
1.1.2.1.5. Primary screening: Exhibition
1.1.2.1.6. Secondary review: Head and Neck
1.1.2.1.7. Maxillofacial

1.1.2.2. Timing of transfer

1.1.2.2.1. Evaluate anatomy of the injury
1.1.2.2.2. Evaluate mechanisms of injury and evidence of high energy impact
1.1.2.2.3. Evaluate special patients, pediatrics, elderly, obese, pregnant women

1.2. Assistance in the Vital Box of the hospital. Organization and care team

1.2.1. Objectives
1.2.2. Organization of the care team
1.2.3. Characteristics of the Vital Trauma Care Box
1.2.4. Recommended protective measures

1.3. Primary assessment and initial resuscitation

1.3.1. Primary screening with simultaneous resuscitation

1.3.1.1. Airway with restriction of cervical spine motion
1.3.1.2. Breathing and ventilation
1.3.1.3. Circulation with hemorrhage control

1.3.1.3.1. Blood volume and cardiac output
1.3.1.3.2. Bleeding

1.3.1.4. Neurological evaluation (deficit)
1.3.1.5. Exposure and environmental monitoring

1.3.2. Life threatening injuries

1.3.2.1.1. Airway problems
1.3.2.1.1. Airway obstruction
1.3.2.1.2. Bronchial tree injury

1.3.2.2. Respiratory Problems

1.3.2.2.1. Hypertensive pneumo
1.3.2.2.2. Open pneumothorax
1.3.2.2.3. Massive hemothorax

1.3.2.3. Circulatory problems

1.3.2.3.1. Massive hemothorax
1.3.2.3.2. Cardiac Tamponade
1.3.2.3.3. Traumatic circulatory arrest

1.4. Second Evaluation

1.4.1. History

1.4.1.1. Mechanism of injury and suspected patterns
1.4.1.2. Environment
1.4.1.3. Previous state of injury and predisposing factors
1.4.1.4. Pre-hospital care observations

1.4.2. Physical Examination

1.4.2.1. Introduction
1.4.2.2. Look and ask
1.4.2.3. Assess head, neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis.
1.4.2.4. Circulatory evaluation
1.4.2.5. Radiological Examination

1.5. Anti-tetanus and antibiotic prophylaxis

1.5.1. Indications
1.5.2. Guidelines
1.5.3. Dosage

1.6. Airway and ventilatory management

1.6.1. First Steps
1.6.2. Recognition of the Problem

1.6.2.1. Maxillofacial trauma
1.6.2.2. Laryngeal trauma

1.6.3. Objective signs of airway obstruction
1.6.4. Ventilation

1.6.4.1. Recognition of the Problem
1.6.4.2. Objective signs of inadequate ventilation

1.7. Prediction of difficult airway management

1.7.1. Airway
1.7.2. Potential difficulties
1.7.3. LEMON evaluation for difficult intubation

1.7.3.1. External look
1.7.3.2. Evaluates the 3-3-2 rule
1.7.3.3. Mallampati
1.7.3.4. Obstruction
1.7.3.5. Neck mobility

1.8. Airway Management

1.8.1. Airway Management

1.8.1.1. Predict the management of a difficult airway
1.8.1.2. Airway decision scheme

1.8.2. Airway maintenance techniques

1.8.2.1. Chin lift maneuver
1.8.2.2. Mandibular traction maneuver
1.8.2.3. Nasopharyngeal airway
1.8.2.4. Oropharyngeal airway
1.8.2.5. Extra glottic or supraglottic devices

1.8.2.5.1. Laryngeal mask and laryngeal mask for intubation.
1.8.2.5.2. Laryngeal tube and laryngeal tube for intubation.
1.8.2.5.3. Multilumen esophageal airway

1.8.3. Definitive airways

1.8.3.1. Orotracheal Intubation
1.8.3.2. Surgical airway

1.8.3.2.1. Needle cricothyroidotomy
1.8.3.2.2. Surgical cricothyroidotomy

1.9. Errors and occult injuries in trauma. Tertiary recognition

1.9.1. Tertiary recognition

1.9.1.1. Indicators of Quality of Care

1.9.2. Errors in initial care

1.9.2.1. Most frequent errors in the different phases of initial care
1.9.2.2. Types of Error

1.9.3. Occult injury or undiagnosed injury (NLI)

1.9.3.1. Definition. Incidence
1.9.3.2. Confounding variables contributing to the occurrence of NLD.

1.9.3.2.1. Unavoidable factors
1.9.3.2.2. Potentially avoidable factors

1.9.3.3. Most frequent NLD

1.9.4. Tertiary recognition

1.9.4.1. Definition
1.9.4.2. Importance of continuous revaluation

1.10. Registration and transfer

1.10.1. Referring physician
1.10.2. ABC-SBAR for trauma patient transfer
1.10.3. Receiving Physician
1.10.4. Mode of transport
1.10.5. Transfer protocol

1.10.5.1. Referring physician information
1.10.5.2. Information for transfer personnel
1.10.5.3. Documentation
1.10.5.4. Treatment during transfer
1.10.5.5. Data for relocation

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