Orthopaedic injuries that may be observed in adult Critical Care, with an emphasis on assessment of skeletal injury, non-operative vs. operative repair, and essential post-operative assessments and role of the Critical Care Nurse in prevention of complications. [60 or 75 minutes]
Key Content
- Review: Anatomy and Physiology of Bone
- Anatomy of Bone Fracture / Bone Healing and Repair
- Orthopaedic Trauma in Adult Critical Care: Cervical Spine and Spinal Cord Injury, Fractured Hip and Pelvis, Fractured Femur, Fractured Extremities
- “Damage Control Orthopaedics”
- Orthopaedic Treatment: Traction (skin, skeletal) / External Fixation
- Prevention of Complications - Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Compartment Syndrome