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This module aims to explore, in detail, the principles and practice of polytrauma patient care following their primary survey and admission to the critical care area. It is suitable for experienced intensive care nurses and other acute healthcare practitioners involved in the care of polytrauma patients during their intensive care phase. 

Who is this module for?

Applicants should be experienced practitioners who are working within an adult Intensive Care Unit in a trauma hospital or tertiary trauma centre. A relevant specialist practice module, such as an intensive care course or equivalent must have been completed.

Programme entry requirements

Essay

1. Justify the context, epidemiology and service provision for the adult polytrauma patient in intensive care.
2. Evaluate the impact of mechanisms of injury on the adult polytrauma patient during critical illness.
3. Appraise the assessment strategies required by the adult polytrauma patient when in intensive care.
4. Prioritise and justify the interventions used with the adult polytrauma patient within intensive care areas.
5. Evaluate the evidence-base for the interventions and management of the polytrauma patient.

Course length: 5 Teaching Days

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