Target audience

Emergency department nursing clinicians.

Description

This resource kit provides an opportunity to explore the assessment and management of patients who sustain chest trauma.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session the participant will be able to:

  1. Identify the high-risk assessment features for chest injury
  2. Understand the principles of chest decompression
  3. Facilitate a plan for oxygenation

Downloads

Facilitator resource kit – PDF

317 KB

Printable resources – PDF

375 KB

Further reading


Last updated: September 18, 2024