Getting to the Gut of the Matter- Abdominal Trauma

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Lisa Hollett Evenbly, BSN, MA, RN, MICN, TCRN Related seminars and products

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Lisa Hollett Evenbly, BSN, MA, RN, MICN, TCRN, is a trauma performance improvement nurse with over 40 years of experience in emergency, trauma, EMS and education. She has been teaching and speaking at conferences since 1986 and has experience in textbook review and has authored several test banks for EMS and nursing textbooks.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lisa Hollett Evenbly maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital and DHR Health. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lisa Hollett Evenbly is a member of the Society of Trauma Nurses and Emergency Nurses Association.

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Objectives

1. Identify the common types and mechanisms of abdominal trauma.
2. Apply effective assessment techniques to rapidly diagnose abdominal injuries.
3. Develop management strategies for stabilizing and treating patients with abdominal trauma.

Outline

Introduction to Abdominal Trauma

• Overview of abdominal trauma and its significance
• Common mechanisms of injury (e.g., blunt vs. penetrating trauma)
• Review of anatomy relevant to abdominal trauma

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Initial assessment techniques: primary and secondary surveys
• Key diagnostic tools and imaging methods
• Recognizing signs and symptoms of internal injuries
• Associated thoracic injuries

Management and Treatment Strategies

• Stabilization techniques for abdominal trauma patients
• Surgical vs. non-surgical management options
• Case studies illustrating management decisions

Special Considerations

• Handling complications and comorbidities
• Addressing specific challenges in pediatric and geriatric populations
• Importance of interprofessional collaboration in trauma care

Practical Application

Summary of key concepts and management strategies

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Clinical Nurse Specialists