2017 Trauma University: Trauma for the Bedside Nurse: From Chaos to Concise-Trauma for the Bedside Nurse

Trauma for the Bedside Nurse - handout

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This document is a presentation about trauma care for bedside nurses. The presenter, Lisa Schwing, is a Trauma Program Manager and has experience in the field. The objectives of the presentation are to discuss the importance of a system approach to trauma, improve communication in the trauma room and between services, explain how a Trauma Nurse Leader (TNL) program can help with engagement, identify evidence-based processes for trauma patient care, and discuss how patient advocacy drives change. The presentation covers various topics related to trauma care such as equipment and training, including the use of code carts and Broselow Cart, clear labeling of equipment, warming measures, and training programs like ACLS/PALS and Trauma Olympics. It also discusses the role of TNLs in coordinating nursing care in the trauma room and their accomplishments in developing protocols and improving documentation. The importance of collaboration and communication with prehospital partners, such as EMS, is highlighted. The presentation emphasizes the need for effective communication, performance improvement, and the use of videos to review processes and outcomes. A case study of an ATV crash is presented to illustrate the importance of trauma care in saving lives and improving outcomes. The presentation concludes by emphasizing the importance of advocating for patients and providing them with the best care possible.

Keywords

trauma care

bedside nurses

system approach

communication

Trauma Nurse Leader

evidence-based processes

equipment and training

coordinating nursing care

collaboration

patient advocacy