Military Innovations in Trauma Care Translated to Civilian Practice

Activity Summary

Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) that evolve during periods of armed conflict form the foundation for trauma system performance in the United States. These guidelines include management of traumatic brain injuries, resuscitation, burn care, hypothermia, fracture and many more. The CPGs set forth by the Joint Trauma System (JTS) during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom are now in place in civilian trauma centers. This presentation aims to show the impact of combat casualty care on civilian medical communities.

Objectives

Identify the various elements in trauma care that are influenced by combat casualty care.
Discuss the impact of the military-civilian partnership in trauma care.
Explain the impact of clinical practice guidelines on current battlefields and nations.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.