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Care of the

Traumatized Patient

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At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:
1 Recognize the varied differences and types of trauma injuries.

2 Relate the statistics associated with the Trimodal Distribution Peaks of
trauma deaths.

3 Use the appropriate standards of trauma triage in the care of the injured
individual.

4 Recognize the six phases of trauma care and the need for a systematic
approach in the management and care of the injured patient.

5 Identify medications commonly used to care for a traumatized patient.
6 Explain types of fluids that can be used in hypovolemic shock.
7 Identify commonly used intravenous access sites used in the traumatized
patient.
8 Describe the nursing care of common traumatic injuries.

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